As soon as Sara stepped out of the master bedroom, Nisha hurried to inform her, "Mr. Jenkins is here." Sara squinted in confusion, "Ryan... unexpectedly, without a heads-up..." Entering the living room, Sara spotted Ryan standing near the couch with his back turned to her. "Ryan..." Ryan turned around, "Hey, Sara." "You're back from abroad!" "Yeah, got in this morning." "Did you have lunch?" "Will head home and have lunch with Jemma. Promised her that." "It's Sunday. She's probably enjoying her day off." "How's Yohan?" "Oh! Yohan... he's slowly recovering. He's just sleeping." "Better. I wanted to talk to you, that's why I'm here." "Me?" Ryan nodded with a hint of sadness, "Sara, about a week ago, some photos gone viral on the internet about Noah and Jemma. Found out when I got back today. Is it true there's something between them?" Sara's expression turned serious, "Have you spoken to Jemma about it?" "I know my daughter, Sara. Since breaking up with Jay, she's been ver
Sara cautiously pushed open the door to Noah's bedroom, peering in with Noah by her side. Yohan stood facing the wall where Noah's pictures, medals, and certificates hung in frames. Noah felt a pang of sadness and guilt as he observed Yohan's figure, noticing that he had lost weight. "Yohan stays here like this every day after dinner. He won't move until I call him to bed," Sara murmured softly. Noah walked into the room and halted behind Yohan. As Yohan glimpsed his reflection in the photos, his face suddenly brightened. He turned around, but upon seeing Noah standing in front of him, he froze, as if his mind was struggling to sense whether it was a hallucination or a real encounter.Noah stood in awe as he laid eyes on Yohan. The sight of him stunned Noah to his core. Yohan's face had transformed significantly; the once vibrant aura around him had waned. His complexion was pallid, and the spark in his eyes had diminished. He appeared gaunt, visibly thinner than before, and there wa
The evening was set for the Vento University Student Association's grand party, inviting all graduates. The venue sparkled with vibrant lights and pulsating music, creating an electric atmosphere. Graduates reunited, enjoying the chance to meet old friends, laughter echoing as they shared tales, clinked glasses, and recollected about college days. Joy and harmony filled the air, an evening where cherished memories were restored amid the delightful ambience.As Jay stood among his friends, his gaze subtly shifted towards Jemma, who was engrossed in conversation with her friends. She looked glamorous in her elegant black dress, her charm shining effortlessly across the room. Jay couldn't help but admire her grace and beauty from a distance, a soft smile forming on his lips as he watched her amidst the crowd. Jemma appeared stunning in her tempting black backless dress. The mid-rise waistline complemented her figure beautifully, highlighting her slender outline. The dress, with its grace
Jay realized his possessive behaviour and said, "I'm sorry. Let's eat." Jemma felt a sudden dizziness, pressing the space between her eyes. "Are you fine?" Jay asked. "Feeling dizzy," she responded. Jay motioned to the waiter and got her a drink. "Have this. It might help." They ate and drank in the garden, away from the party's commotion and crowds. Jemma's dizziness increased. Attempting to stand, she felt woozy. Jay offered help. "Are you alright?" "Yeah, I should go…" Jemma attempted to stand. Jay suggested, "Stay here. I'll get more drinks for you." He left, leaving Jemma feeling uneasy and wanting to leave. She unsteadily made her way toward the exit. Just as she reached the elevator, Ben appeared. "Ben!" Jemma slurred. "You broke up with Jay, so why are you acting all sweet with him now?" Ben taunted. "Let me go," she pleaded. "Talk sweetly to me too. Let me put my hands on your shoulders," he jeered. As he tried to grab her, she pushed him away, "What are you do
Jemma rubbed her temples as she woke up, feeling confused about her surroundings. Nisha walked in holding a glass of lemonade and placed it on the bedside table. "Morning, Miss." Jemma groaned, "How did I end up here?" "Last night, Young Master carried you on his shoulder." "Jimmy?" "Yeah, Ma'am saw and freaked out. He put you in bed and dashed off without changing his shirt." "Shirt?" "You had puked on him!" Jemma, still fuzzy about the details of the previous night, closed her eyes, trying to recollect. "Have the lemonade Ma'am sent for you. Then get ready. Breakfast's waiting. Jia's super stoked knowing you're here." "Okay," Jemma murmured. When Jemma entered the dining hall, she found everyone already seated. She gave hesitant greetings to Sara and Yohan, then received a warm hug from Jia. "You're finally here! I've been begging you to visit me," Jia complained playfully. "Jia, let her eat first. She just arrived," Sara interjected, serving breakfast onto Jemma's plate
Jacob grabbed the whisky from Noah's hand, scolding him, "What's wrong with you? It's your wedding day, man! You can't be getting hammered. Let's go, everyone's waiting.""I don't want to do this," Noah said, his voice rough, turning away."Come on, Jimmy, you can't bail out now. Forget everything and just do it," Jacob insisted."No!" Noah shouted.Looking around, Jacob approached him, "Jimmy, seriously, you can't back out. You should see your mom and uncle, they're ecstatic. Your mom can't stop smiling."Noah covered his face with his hands, "I can't go through with this. I just can't...""For your mom's sake, man. Please, don't do this. Let's go. They're all waiting for you."Noah wiped his face, Jacob dabbed a tissue on him, straightened his suit, and they left the room. The wedding wasn't a big affair; it was held in the spacious area of the Jenkins House.The venue was a spectacle of beauty, adorned with flowers in soft hues. The aisle was lined with petals, leading to an intric
Sara had made sure the servants didn't disturb Jemma and Noah in the morning so they could sleep in. When Jemma arrived at the dining room for breakfast, everyone looked at her blushing. Her eyes were a bit puffy from crying the night before, so everyone thought Noah had arrived late and they'd spent the wedding night together.But when Jemma mentioned, "I'm heading to work," confusion struck everyone."You just got married yesterday. You look tired. Take a few days off," Sara suggested."I'm okay, Aunt.""Alright, but check with Jimmy first. What will we say if he wakes up and asks about you?""He didn't come home," Jemma revealed.Everyone was shocked."He didn't come?" Sara asked, surprised.Not wanting to elaborate, Jemma stood up, "I'll be late. Gotta go.""Let's go, Jemma. Andrew will drop us," Jia said, accompanying Jemma.Sara and Yohan exchanged glances.Sara was worried about Noah's absence. She asked, "Where's Jimmy?""Did you try calling him yesterday?" Yohan asked."I ask
At eleven at night, Noah and Jemma reached Noah's apartment. He removed his blazer, heading straight to the bar to pour himself a whiskey. There was only one bedroom—Noah's. Jemma entered and found her belongings already moved from October Villa. She realized this was going to be her new home. After taking her nightgown from her things, Jemma showered and changed into a satin blush-coloured nightgown. Noah was nowhere to be found. Anxious about his arrival and reaction, she lay down on the bed but ended up sleeping without Noah coming in.In the morning, she woke up early, noticing no signs of movement in the bedroom from the previous night. When she stepped out, she found Noah asleep on the living room couch. He hadn't changed his clothes and was still in his black shirt, pants, shoes, and watch. The table held an empty bottle of alcohol, a glass, and an overflowing ashtray. He had slept there, not entering the bedroom. Jemma felt a sense of relief.The silent routine persisted for s