"Instead of being confused, let's have a double date tomorrow night!" Amanda suddenly came up with the idea as her way of helping Lea get closer to Daniel."Huh? I don't want to!""Oh, come on, you have to. Just this once, follow my wishes, Lea. Please. Just accept it, and everything will be fine. Just wait at home, tomorrow night, Daniel will pick you up, and we'll meet at the location. It's fixed, no debate." Amanda said these words and promptly hung up, not giving Lea a chance to agree or disagree."Ugh, typical Amanda! Always doing things her own way!" Lea grumbled and threw herself onto her bed.Tonight was tough for her. Pressures from her mom, Grace's comments, and Amanda's supportive interference were. Damn, she thought.A few moments later, Lea fell asleep without any dreams. Perhaps her heart was too exhausted from the series of heavy events that day, and her mind was too tired to think, demanding sleep.When she woke up the following day, for some reason, she felt very ligh
That evening, Lea returned home from work with a heavy burden on her mind. The night was approaching when she had a date with Daniel, even though she didn't like him. How did this happen? It's already this late. Can I cancel it?"Huh, all because of Amanda's idea. That darn friend," she grumbled as she approached her car in the basement parking lot.Upon reaching home, to her surprise, Grace handed her a package in a paper box."What's this?" she asked, curious because there was no sender's name. She tried to remember for a moment, but there was no package from her online shopping that she was expecting."It's from Mr. D," Grace replied meaningfully with sparkling eyes. She handed Lea a small note that was on top of the paper box.'For you who are special,' it said, accompanied by a heart emoticon.Oh, when it comes to romance, Daniel gets a maximum score, she thought to herself."Huh?" That's all Lea could utter. Daniel again! What now? Her heart wandered."Open it, sis. Seriously, i
When the doorbell echoed through the house, Lea jumped, almost running outside. She was afraid of being intercepted by Mrs. Anna or her father. Instead of allowing them to say or do things that could be disadvantageous later, she quickly took Daniel and left. But it seemed she was too late. Her parents, as if intentionally, were already waiting in the living room. Oh no! Lea grumbled in frustration. How could they do this? Daniel, chatting with Lea's parents, was immediately captivated when he caught sight of the girl. Her dress, resulting from her friend's insistence at the boutique that morning, was perfect for his beloved. She looked flawless tonight in Daniel's eyes. Ah, if this is something worth fighting for, he thought. Lost in the enchanting daydream for a moment, Daniel didn't respond when Mr. Adam asked him questions. The middle-aged man had to repeat calling his name, "Daniel? So, how is it?" Surprised, Daniel quickly fumbled, "Uh-umm... what, sir? Sorry, I was mesmerize
Amanda greeted Lea and Daniel with enthusiasm. She even gave them a thumbs-up. Amanda was very pleased with Lea's appearance. Standing next to Daniel, wearing a short-sleeved dark grey shirt with cream-coloured pants, they looked very harmonious as a couple."Sit here. What would you like to order?" Amanda said when Lea had sat next to her. Daniel sat beside her on the other side. The table in the restaurant was a large, round one covered with a clean white tablecloth draped down.On the table, a small pot of white and pink roses was arranged in the middle, followed by a crystal container with aromatherapy candles. There were also two menus, one of which Lea was already holding. Lea mentioned a signature dessert on the restaurant's menu and an iced cappuccino, which puzzled the other three."Why just dessert, dear?" Daniel teased, earning a sharp look from Lea. Daniel laughed at Lea's expression while Amanda playfully teased both of them."Yeah, what about eating?" Amanda took the men
"Yes!" Daniel's exaggerated shout drew the attention of other diners toward their table. Lea immediately blushed, unsure of how to respond. A mix of awkwardness, shyness, and various other feelings overwhelmed her. "Wow, a couple now, huh?" Amanda began to cheer happily for the achievement of the two people she cherished. Daniel was her beloved cousin, and they had always been close since childhood. Despite his rough demeanor towards his other male friends, with Amanda, he became a protective brother who always gave in. That's why Amanda was so supportive of Lea being together with Daniel. And now, as her efforts had yielded significant results, she was genuinely happy. Alvin began to feel a bit annoyed by his girlfriend's indifference towards him tonight. But he hesitated to protest because they rarely had the opportunity to gather like this. Hopefully, Lea and Daniel's matter will be resolved quickly so that Amanda won't be bothered by their affairs. "Thank you so much, dear." Wi
"Hey, sis. Make sure to come to Freddie's birthday tomorrow," Grace said, tossing the invitation onto the dressing table next to her brother's bed. "Huh? When?" Lea asked in surprise. She had yet to hear about Freddie's birthday party. Usually, Grace would announce it days in advance. "It's tomorrow, on Saturday," Grace replied, lounging on Lea's empty bed. Her brother was busy searching for something in the wardrobe. "I thought it was tomorrow. You just startled me there." "Oh, and make sure to bring Daniel with you!" Grace added slyly. "Well, I'll ask him if he can make it," Lea said, considering whether to go with just Grace or bring Daniel along. She was still determining whether to bring Daniel everywhere in her social circles, especially to Freddie's party. There might be Shane! "Oh, is it a big party? Will Shane be there?" Lea blurted out inadvertently. "He'll probably come, sis. It's nice, you know, having a boyfriend to show off. You and Daniel can match your outfits, a
Lea asked her friends if they wanted a treat after work. Bella eagerly replied that she did, and Adelle quickly chimed in agreement.Erick declined, citing a conflicting event that afternoon. He didn't want to see Lea and her partner happy while he was still struggling to accept Lea's new relationship status.Bella insisted that Erick come along, asking, 'Are you sure you don't want to?' She knew exactly what was on his mind. She wished for Erick to move on from Lea once he saw her happy with her boyfriend. Then, he could realize that other girls around him had feelings for him.Erick replied indifferently, 'No, I have business at home.' He then pretended to be busy at his desk, immersed in the laptop in front of him while flipping through the pages of the report book next to him.'Let it go, Bella. It's just the two of us. The important thing is that I've paid it off. Erick doesn't want to do it. There will be no more treats after this. The loss will be borne by yourself,' Lea final
After eating, Bella and Adelle went home first using an online taxi. Daniel offered to take them home, but they declined firmly because they were too reluctant to be inconvenienced again."What if they ask for a ride home?" asked Lea, curious about Daniel's small talk style, which was too friendly for her."Yes, it's okay, I'll take you all home. It's the same as you, it's okay for me to be a driver, too." Daniel's answer, which had a flirtatious tone, made Lea exhale harshly.She could have liked it for a long time if Daniel had always acted that cute to her."So, are we just going straight home, or are we going to the mall to look for a gift for Grace's boyfriend?""Freddie.""Ah, yes, Freddie. Let's buy it right away, shall we? Are you tired tomorrow?" Daniel asked Lea, who was resting her back on the seat. Her voice seemed a little worried."Yes, a little tired. Let's just go home first, shall we? I haven't thought about what to buy yet. If I don't think about it first, I'll get c