Sirena had just arrived at her apartment. She saw a pile of gifts stacked up in the living room. She glanced briefly at the pile without the intention of opening them and walked toward her bedroom. She placed the large bag containing the dress and accessories she had bought earlier on the bed. Then, she went to the bathroom to freshen up. It felt so stuffy after spending the whole day outside, dealing with traffic and the scorching heat. Now it was time for some "me-time."After spending a few minutes in the bathroom, Sirena felt refreshed. She took out her skincare products and began pampering her skin, applying a face mask and aromatherapy lotion. The gentle scent of lavender filled the bathroom, making her feel more relaxed.Once done, Sirena stepped out of the bathroom with her hair still damp and wearing comfortable clothes. She decided to make herself a cup of warm tea and sit on the couch, enjoying the calm moment. As she sipped her tea, her eyes briefly wandered to the pile of
"Seeing your surprised and annoyed expression, let me guess, you're not happy to see me here, right?" he said, hitting the mark.Quickly, Sirena put on a wide smile full of theatrics."How could I be upset seeing Mr. James? You’re my benefactor, of course I’m happy you greeted me," Sirena said, still maintaining her friendly smile. "Damn! Why does this pervert have to be here too?" Sirena thought, feeling irritated."Wow, those luscious lips can say sweet things, though they’re the complete opposite of what’s in your heart," James teased, smiling warmly."How does he still greet me like this? Pervert!" Sirena thought, irritated.Sirena tried to control her frustration, though her polite smile remained on her face."You really know how to read the room, Mr. James. But I don’t remember asking for your help to entertain me here," she replied, her tone slightly sarcastic but still sweet.James chuckled softly. "Ah, Sirena. You always have a way of captivating people, even when you’re tryi
Inside the room, the doctor entered with a warm smile."Good afternoon, Mrs. Briana. How are you feeling right now?" he asked, exuding warmth and professionalism.Briana lay back on the bed, feeling the tension in her body."Good afternoon, Doctor. I feel a bit anxious, but I know this is a necessary step," she replied, trying to stay calm despite her racing heart.The doctor nodded, understanding Briana's feelings. "That's very natural, Mrs. Briana. Many patients feel the same way. We will do our best to ensure you are as comfortable as possible during this treatment."He reviewed her medical notes and explained the chemotherapy process clearly, ensuring Briana understood every step that would be taken."If there's anything that makes you uncomfortable or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know," the doctor added, reassuring her that the medical team was ready to assist.Briana felt slightly calmer after hearing the doctor's explanation and the support provide
“Is this the place?” Sirena murmured, looking at the apartment address James had given her. She hadn’t expected James to prepare such a luxurious apartment.She then pressed the touchscreen and entered her password.Click!The sound of the lock opening. Sirena turned the door handle and entered the apartment.Her eyes widened as she looked at the spacious, luxurious apartment, fully furnished.Sirena walked into the living room and sat on the comfortable sofa. She was so impressed with the apartment and with James’s efforts to make her feel comfortable.A few minutes later, the apartment door opened and James entered, a wide smile on his face. “Looks like you’ve arrived,” James said, walking toward Sirena while removing his jacket.“Yeah, I don’t like being late,” Sirena teased, sitting with her legs crossed gracefully.James chuckled. “Alright, alright. I admit it, I was late, just 30 minutes this time,” he said, causing Sirena to snort in annoyance.“Have you eaten?” James asked whi
James watched Sirena closely, sensing the obvious tension between them. He knew that there was something that could not be put into words, something deeper than just a casual conversation at the dinner table.As she continued to spoon her food, Sirena tried to focus on the flavors and textures. However, her mind drifted, caught between doubt and hope. For their previous conversation came back to haunt her, as James touched on an issue that was so sensitive, but also gave her heart palpitations.“So, how do you plan to move forward?” James asked, trying to open a lighter conversation.Sirena looked down at her plate, trying to find the right words. “I... don't know for sure yet,” she replied quietly, refraining from expressing any real concern.James nodded, but the look on his face showed dissatisfaction. He wanted more than a vague answer, but he also didn't want to force something that might make Sirena feel uncomfortable.“Sometimes, we just need to take the first step,” he said so
James pretended to rub his heart like a wounded man. “I hope you know that it's not just because of my looks! I have many other advantages that could attract your attention,” he said with a wink.“Like what?” asked Sirena in a scornful tone, trying to keep her focus on the conversation despite her rapidly beating heart.“Like extraordinary cooking skills and also in bed. Don't you just love it, Sweety?” teased James who started to approach Sirena and held her hand gently. Although annoyed, Sirena couldn't resist.Sirena felt her heart pounding as James approached and held her hand. The atmosphere between them was getting warmer, and she knew very well that this game was starting to get more serious than she wanted.“James, don't play games,” she protested, though her voice was not so firm.“Who's playing around? It's just a motivation boost!” replied James firmly, his eyes glinting mischievously. “It's more fun if we can touch each other while discussing more interesting things, isn't
“Ugh...” Sirena slowly opened her eyes. She looked at the ceiling and turned to her side, where James was asleep next to her, naked.She slowly sat up from her position and walked to the bathroom. There, she started cleaning herself.After washing her face, Sirena paused in front of the mirror. Her reflection reminded her of last night’s passionate events. The memories were still fresh in her mind, as if they had just happened. Somehow, even though Sirena hadn’t really wanted it, that perverted man always managed to make her enjoy it thoroughly.Feeling a bit more refreshed, Sirena stepped out of the bathroom, trying to remain calm despite the awkward feelings lingering. She fixed her hair and put on the casual dress hanging behind the door.She touched James’ shoulder, who was still asleep, hoping to wake him gently. “Hey, did you sleep well?” she asked. But there was no answer. James was still deep in sleep. Eventually, Sirena decided to leave him be for a while and went to the kitc
Sirena then took out her notebook and began making a list of things she needed to prepare for the future. She thought she needed to reorganize everything and identify what she needed to achieve. After all, Sirena was just stepping into this foreign world. She wanted to prove her worth on her own; she didn’t want to always be seen as an immature girl who had no value.After feeling ready, Sirena leaned back on the sofa, closed her eyes for a moment, and imagined the bright future she wanted to create. Her spirit surged, triggered by a larger vision: revitalizing her family’s company and, in the process, discovering her true self. She knew this journey wouldn’t be easy, but with determination and effort, she was ready to face the challenges ahead.“Daddy, I hope I can make you proud. I won’t be a loser or run away. I’ll solve all these problems, restore our family’s harmony, and stabilize the company. I’m sure I can do it, Dad!” Sirena thought to herself, full of resolve.***Sirena loo
Bruk!"Is this how you behave now, Siren?!" Ronald asked firmly, his sharp gaze piercing through."What do you mean?" Sirena asked, frowning in confusion."How much money do you need? Do you want branded goods or a car? I can give you all that. Why would you stoop so low to become some old man's mistress?" Ronald asked, clearly upset.Sirena stared coldly at the man in front of her, feeling both angry and hurt. She clenched her fists, trying to suppress the pain gnawing at her chest. Her sharp eyes locked onto Ronald's, filled with suppressed rage. "Ronald, you have no right to speak to me like that," she said, her voice cold but firm. "And what do you mean by accusing me like that?"Ronald scoffed. "I just want to know why you're involved with that old man. You must be after his money, right?" he accused.Sirena tried to hold back her emotions. "You know nothing about my life now, Ronald. Maybe you've forgotten, but you were the first person to leave me when I needed support."Ronald
"Sirena!" called Elda, running toward Sirena, who was napping in her favorite spot, resting her head against a shady tree trunk."Sirena, wake up! It's urgent!" Elda said, gently tapping Sirena's shoulder until she opened her eyes."What is it?" Sirena asked, frowning in confusion, still half-asleep."Look at this!" Elda showed her phone screen. On it was a picture of Sirena kissing a mysterious man inside a car. The camera clearly captured Sirena's face, but the man's face was blurry and unrecognizable."Do you know that because of this photo, the entire campus is in an uproar? They're claiming you're some sugar daddy's kept woman!""What?" Sirena gasped, utterly shocked.She sat up straight, her face turning pale with panic. "Are you serious, Elda?" she asked, grabbing the phone from her friend's hand to get a closer look at the picture. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment and confusion."I'm serious, Sirena! Everyone's talking about it. Some are even placing bets on who the myste
Currently, James and Sirena were in the car. During the drive, James's phone kept ringing, but he refused to answer it. He stayed focused on driving, while Sirena occasionally glanced at him, confused.After the fourth call, Sirena finally spoke."Why don’t you answer? It might be important," the beautiful woman suggested.“It’s not important!” James replied, his eyes fixed on the road.Hearing his firm response, Sirena chose to stay quiet and turned her gaze to the window.“I want to revise our contract,” James suddenly said, catching Sirena off guard.“Why so sudden?” she asked, genuinely surprised.“I’m strictly forbidding you from drinking with any other men besides me!” James declared firmly.“W-what? Why would you do that?” Sirena protested, clearly unhappy.James turned to her with a serious expression, trying to convey his feelings.“Because I don’t want any other men seeing you when you’re drunk,” he said with conviction. It was clear James didn’t want anyone witnessing how a
“This tigress, really,” James muttered, feeling utterly ridiculous for not being able to control his pounding heart and blushing face.James tried to focus on the road, but it was nearly impossible to ignore Sirena's intense gaze and her soft hand still cupping his cheek. “Siren, come on, sit properly. It’s dangerous if you keep this up,” he said with a tense smile.Sirena chuckled, her gaze unapologetic. “You really are handsome, James. Especially like this—it’s even more obvious,” she teased.James bit his lip, struggling to control his erratic heartbeat. He knew Sirena was drunk and probably wouldn’t remember any of this tomorrow, but for some reason, her words and gaze were so enticing, breaking down his defenses.“If you keep this up, I might completely lose control,” he whispered softly, knowing full well Sirena might not fully grasp what he was saying. Gently, he took her hand away from his face and guided her to sit properly.“Siren, if you want to keep praising me, save it fo
Without letting go of her hand, James led Sirena out of the cinema area and started looking for a sushi restaurant in the mall. As they walked, Sirena felt a surprising sense of comfort with James's demeanor. They resembled an ordinary couple. She glanced at James briefly—always captivating and handsome. Her heart suddenly raced, prompting her to quickly avert her gaze from him.Eventually, they found a quiet restaurant and went inside. After sitting down, James picked up the menu and handed it to Sirena. “Order whatever you like,” he said with a smile. Sirena smiled faintly. “Alright then, I won’t hold back. Be prepared for a hefty bill,” she joked, making James chuckle. “Are you doubting my wealth?” James teased. Sirena shrugged nonchalantly. “Aren’t I the perfect match for you?” James continued with a playful grin. “I’ve got plenty of money, which I know you like. If you’re with me, you get the money and me. A buy-one-get-one deal.” James smirked proudly while Sirena chuckled
"So, what do you want to watch?" James asked as he and Sirena arrived at the cinema. "Hm... I want to watch a horror movie," Sirena answered confidently. "Not scared? Oh, or is it so you can cling to me out of fear?" James teased. "Keep dreaming. That will never happen," Sirena replied with absolute certainty. "Alright, we'll see about that," James said with a smirk. "Wait here, I'll get the tickets." James smiled as he walked toward the ticket counter, occasionally glancing back at Sirena, who was enthusiastically scanning the movie listings. He could sense her excitement about this outing. "Does she really need to look that excited? Such a cute little tiger," James thought to himself with a small smile. While selecting the tickets, James couldn't help but imagine how funny it would be if Sirena ended up getting scared and clinging to him, despite her earlier confident denial. Meanwhile, Sirena stood casually, looking around the cinema area. She couldn't remember the last tim
“Siren!” Ronald called out as the class had ended and all the students were leaving the room one by one.Siren, still sitting in the classroom, turned toward Ronald with a cold gaze.“Do you have to look at me like that? This is our first meeting after everything that happened,” Ronald said, looking irritated.“What do you want? I don’t have much time,” Siren replied, still with a cold tone.“I’m sorry for what happened to your family, especially the death of your late father,” Ronald said.“Oh, yeah. Thanks,” Siren answered, standing up from her seat while grabbing her bag.“Excuse me, I’m leaving,” Siren said as Ronald blocked her way.“You’re being so cold to me. Do you really have to act like that?” Ronald asked.“Because I have no reason to be friendly with you,” Siren answered, walking away, leaving Ronald feeling frustrated.“Damn! She’s still so arrogant, even after losing everything!” Ronald grumbled.Siren stepped out of the classroom with mixed feelings. Every corner of the
“Siren!” Elda ran towards Siren, who was sitting under her favorite tree on campus, wearing earphones and listening to calming music.“Siren!” Elda tapped her shoulder.Siren was momentarily startled when her shoulder was tapped. She quickly removed her earphones and turned, finding Elda crouching next to her, her face full of energy."Elda, what's up?" Siren asked with a faint smile. She was used to Elda's always cheerful energy."I have good news, Siren! You won't believe it!" Elda said, grinning, her eyes sparkling with excitement.Siren raised an eyebrow, curious. "What? Tell me!"Elda took a deep breath, ready to share the news that seemed so important to her.“Ronald, he’s back at campus after taking a year off.”Thud!Siren was utterly shocked to hear that. Yes, who doesn’t know? Everyone on campus knew that Ronald was Siren’s ex. They met when Siren first started college, and Ronald was her senior."Ah, so he’s back after such a long break?" Siren asked.Elda nodded enthusiast
On her way to class, Sirena kept overhearing female students talking about James, who had visited the campus yesterday. James had suddenly become a campus celebrity with a swarm of admirers. She couldn’t imagine what would happen if they knew she had once been James’s bedmate.As Sirena approached her classroom, she caught snippets of a conversation between Claudya and her friends.“Are you serious? Your parents know Mr. James's family?” Ana asked.“Of course,” Claudya replied with a broad smile. “And apparently, James is single right now. Hmm... isn’t this the perfect opportunity for me?” she chuckled.“Wow, if you and James got together, you’d be the perfect match,” said Glade.“Totally! He’s handsome, and you’re gorgeous. You two would be a power couple,” Cherry added.“Absolutely,” Ana agreed.Sirena listened to their conversation about James and Claudya. Although she didn’t care, her heart felt strangely unsettled and irritated.She tried to maintain her composure despite their e