Janine’s heart couldn’t stop beating really loud upon knowing that Johann is back in town. He’s back and he’s going to see her later.
She walked back the office with her mind all over the place.
Guilt.
Pain.
Sadness.
She wanted him back, sure. But she didn’t expect that he’s back this early. So, that explains why Johann hasn’t contacted her for two days already.
“Are you okay?” Yasmin asked her as she sat on her desk.
Yasmin’s voice was a bit loud so everyone looked their way. Even Porter who’s talking to Jonas about a deal glanced at her.
Janine looked at Yasmin and nodded. “Uh? Yes. I’m fine.” She lied but Yasmin could see through her. She knows that she’s lying.
“Did your boyfriend tell you something sad?” She asked.
“Did he hurt you, Manager Kwon? I’ll beat him to death if he comes back! Don’
Janine woke up with Johann looking at her with a smiling face. She blinked thrice before she realized what had happened the night before.They made love.She gulped as she looked at Johann who’s smiling widely. “Good morning?” She spoke awkwardly. She didn’t know why she is this awkward when the truth is she has been in this kind of situation with him. This isn’t the first time that she woke up with Johann beside her but she felt really uncomfortable.Johann chuckled and kissed the top of her nose. “Good morning, Baby love.” He whispered softly. “I love you.”Janine smiled at him but the truth is, her heart suffocating. She isn’t feeling any good for this. She isn’t feeling good at all.Johann didn’t even notice that she hasn’t replied to his I love you because he is so into missing her. He is missing her. Damn, how could he not when it has been a very long time since he
Porter wouldn’t let Janine go after their meeting in the rooftop. Hell knows how he wanted time to stop right at that moment so he would never be away from her.“You go first,” he told Janine as they got out of the elevator.She nodded and walked ahead to the office.Damn. This girl isn’t ordinary. She will never be ordinary.Her thoughts and feelings would always be a mystery to Porter. Sure he knows that she likes him but to what extent? He didn’t know. Damn, he wanted her to tell him directly. He wanted to hear it from her even though he’s contented of just being the second.He was true to his words when he said he will not be jealous. But God knows he was.That day when she informed him that she’ll spend the night with her boyfriend, he couldn’t sleep. He only had two hours to sleep and he was almost late to the office. He was busy thinking what the two are doing.He shut his eyes. H
Johann smiled at Porter and even offered them to sit with them. “Nice to meet you too, cousin.” He beamed a little more sincerer than how Porter sounded and Janine could sense a very tensed atmosphere.Porter sat in front of Johann and a little to the side of Janine in this round table. She could sense that Porter isn’t amenable to this surprise dinner but she couldn’t do anything about it.What can she do if he’s boyfriend is just too generous to offer their table with them?She looked at Czarina and smiled weakly.Czarina is not actually a bad woman, to be honest. Taking out her clingy side, she’s actually a decent woman. She’s not nosy or what. She has a good family background. She is pretty and elegant at the same time. She’s perfect. Almost.“I didn’t know you have got a new girlfriend, cousin.” Porter started to speak but anyone who could hear him would notice the sarc
Porter was busy playing with Janine’s hair as they cuddled on the couch.Janine was so relieved that Henney wasn’t around. Or else, she would have told her to break up with Johann right here right now.Sure, Henney was all for her happiness but she’s not amenable to cheating. She won’t side with Janine on this. Not when Janine holds her fate on this relationship.“I love you.” Porter whispered making Janine ticklish. He chuckled. “And I’ll love you even more.” He added making Janine chuckle.She gave him a look as she tried her hardest to impose a poker face.“What?” Porter asked but was smiling from ear-to-ear and seeing that makes Janine smile as well. Porter chuckled. “What’s wrong with telling you that I love you?” He asked.Janine narrowed her eyes on him. “Nothing!” She beamed. Perhaps, she’s accepting her fate. She had to choose, even
From: Porter KimAre you free tonight? Janine read the text message from Porter. She looked at her luggage. Since she’s on her vacation leave, she’s going home. To Busan where her parents are at.Johann was supposed to come with her but he had some errands to work for some matters his dad couldn’t handle. Too bad he couldn’t come with her when he wanted it the most.She sighed as she replied to the text.To: Porter KimI’m going to Busan later. I’m going home for Christmas.Sent. Then she went on to check if she had gotten all of her luggage. She’s leaving at three o’clock in the afternoon and it’s eleven o’clock already. She must be at the airport by now.Porter Kim calling…She looked at her phone ringing and answered the call. “Yes?” She spoke.“Hello
“How’s your family doing?”Porter asked Janine as they got down from the plane. He helped her with her tons of luggage and waited for a cab.Janine looked at him. “They’re doing fine.” She replied. “They don’t actually know that I am coming home today.” She added.Porter gave her a look. “Then it’s going to be a double surprise because I am coming with you and I’m a stranger.” He spoke.Janine smiled. She knows how nervous Porter is right now. He’s been asking about her family since they were in the plane.Is her father strict and authoritative?Is her mother meticulous?Would they kick him out of the house because they don’t want him for their one and only daughter?He didn’t know. And it’s freaking him out.He knows that even if he introduced himself as a friend, they would still suspect something about him and their d
Janine and her mom were busy preparing for the Christmas Eve celebration while Porter and Mr. Kwon were busy fishing in the sea.Janine didn’t expect her parents to be so open and welcome with Porter but at least they are. She doesn’t know how to deal with parents not being okay with a daughter’s friend, anyway.“Does Porter not have a girlfriend?” Mrs. Kwon asked her.Janine paused on making kimbap and looked up to her mother. “He doesn’t.” Because she is the apple of his eyes, Mother. There’s no other woman because Janine is the one.Mrs. Kwon raised her brow. “Is he really that close to you?” She asked her again.Janine suddenly grew nervous. What if her mother notices that there’s something about her and Porter? What would her mother think of her?Ah! Why is everything so hard?“Yes, Mom.” Janine replied and she immediately resumed to making kimbap
Days gone by and Porter and Janine had been closer than ever. And of course, Porter got closer to Janine’s family, an advantage that he holds now against Johann who was always away. Damn. Johann Kim was always away. He is always busy running down some business.But now, it was back to basic, back to normal because holidays are over and it just means one thing: back to work.“Jonas, follow me to the office now.” Porter ordered at the flustered employee. It was always that way. Porter would call one and that certain person would get flustered upon knowing that Porter’s attention is on him or her. It doesn’t matter if you’re a guy or a girl, if Porter calls you, you would get nervous.Janine watched Porter as he walked to his office followed by Jonas who’s looking nervous more than ever. Since she spent the holidays with him, she got the chance to know him better and yes, she wasn’t disappointed. In fact, she actually
Porter fixed his tie as he waited outside the church. It’s his wedding day. It’s the day he’s been waiting for all of his life, the day when he marries and starts his forever with the woman he loves.“Agit.” Serge muttered beside him.Porter glared at him. “You don’t know the feeling, fucker.” He snapped at him.Serge laughed at his best friend. “You’re so nervous that Janine won’t come to your wedding!” He beamed and laughed together with their friends.“Serge is right, Porter. You’re so anxious. Loosen up!” Hunter beamed.Porter rolled his eyes at his friends. “Whatever, assholes.” He muttered and looked at his watch.Kellan walked beside him. “Is this alright?” He asked.Porter looked at him. “What do you mean?” He asked.Kellan shrugged. “You, getting married without a family attending. Are you
Porter cupped her cheeks as he deepened his kiss. Janine couldn’t ask for more. All she needs is L right now. All she needs is to be by his side and everything will fall into place.“Our room is finished, Baby.” He spoke. “Can I take you there?” He asked carefully.Janine looked into his eyes and nodded.Porter smiled and took her hand into his, leading her upstairs to their room. Sure, he just wanted to show her every corner of the house but she’s making it hard for him.They stopped in front of a brown door. Porter smiled at her and turned the knob. “This is going to be our room, Baby.” He spoke as he unveiled the huge room with a king-size bed. The window was huge just like of those castles and palaces in the movies. It is designed. Even without questions, Janine would know that the room is designed.She entered the room and savored the depths of it. “This…” she couldn’t ev
Porter smiled as he finished the song and walked straight to Janine who’s still in awe of everything that’s happening.It’s complete. He’s finally complete.“Come again?” He asked as he held her arms, in disbelief of what she just said. He, too, is in awe of everything.Janine looked into his eyes and smiled sweetly. “Yes, Porter. I’m going to marry you.” She repeated.Porter smiled and pulled her in for a kiss. He didn’t want to kiss her in front of her parents but his urges are killing him. He wants her lips. He wants to own her. If possible, he wants to take her. If only he could do that now.“I love you, you know that, right?” He asked her as he connected their foreheads. “I’m going to tell you how much I love from this day forward.”Janine smiled and hugged him tight. Everything was worth it. All the pain, all the sacrifices, everything. Porter is
Porter held Janine’s hand as they walked to the celebration.Janine looked at Porter and smiled, still in awe that her parents are actually all for their relationship. She didn’t expect someone to like this relationship. She didn’t expect anyone to accept them but deep inside, she was wishing. She didn’t want to leave her family if they won’t approve them. But she knows she would if they don’t.“Are you happy?” Porter whispered as they stopped at the balcony of the houseJanine leaned on the railings, facing the garden while Porter enclosed his arms around her, leaning his chin on her shoulder. She smiled and nodded. “More than happy.” She said in a very soft voice.Porter smiled weakly. “Me, too. I am happy.” He whispered back. “I’m happier that your parents approved.” He added as he kissed her shoulder.Janine placed her arms on top of Porter’s arms en
“We’ll be okay.” Porter assured Janine as they boarded the plane to Busan. It was just yesterday when her mother called and, now, they’re going to meet her parents.She’s nervous for Porter. She saw how his parents disapproved of their relationship. Although she understood their point, she’s still sad about it. Well, how can you accept the fact that you’re not accepted by the important persons in the person you love’s life?It’s hard. But Porter is trying to convince her that it’s all going to be alright in the end. Just the two of them. They only need each other in this life.“How can you be so sure?” She asked as she sat on the seat beside the window.Porter smiled at her as he took the seat beside her. “Because I know that I will marry you no matter what they say. No one can stop me from having my forever with you.” He spoke as he fastened her seatbelt.Janine po
Porter and Janine stared at each other. Janine felt like her whole world is going down the drain the moment she heard what Serge said.It’s the end. It’s going to end now.That was all she could think of. Although she knows that Porter isn’t going to raise the white flag, she’s still so scared that she’d lose him now. Hell, she couldn’t lose him now or she’s going to die.Porter laced his fingers with hers and stood up. “Come on. Let’s face them.” He told her calmly. There was no trace of anxiety in his voice.Janine stared at him. “Porter, what if they disapprove our relationship?” It was not a new question and L has answered and assured her a thousand times that she’ll always be his choice. There’s no one else.Porter sighed and faced her, cupping her cheeks. “Listen, Janine. I’m not going to repeat this ever again.” He began. “I know you&r
Janine and Porter walked to the dining room after preparing. Well, Porter doesn’t really mind but Janine’s really nervous. What if his friends won’t approve them? Is this going to be another obstacle?Janine held onto Porter’s hand tightly as they approached his friends.Porter looked at her, worried. “Don’t worry. My friends won’t eat you.” He whispered, trying to reassure her.Janine nodded but still feels uneasy. She doesn’t know what to think about their relationship if even his friends won’t approve their relationship.“Come on.” Porter led her to the dining table where the six men were waiting for them.Janine looked at all of them and saw Serge smiling widely at her. “Uhm…” She wanted to greet but she doesn’t know how they’d want her to greet them.“Take your seat, Janine.” Serge pointed at the chair beside Porter’s
“What would your parents think of me? Of us?” Janine asked Porter as they were watching movies on the living room of his condominium unit.She loves Porter so much and she knows that it would be hard for them to be approved by their parents. Her parents know that she’s with Johann. And Johann is Porter’s cousin. What would they think of her? She’s worried of everything others would think of her, of Porter.Porter looked at her with a raised brow. “They don’t matter at all, Janine. I don’t like them meddling with my personal life anyway.” He replied as he planted a kiss on her ear. “If they won’t approve us, then we won’t insist. I can fund you and our children just fine.” He smiled as he wrapped his arm around her, pulling her closer to him.Janine gulped at how advanced Porter is already thinking. He’s already thinking of building a family with her. That’s one thing. He&rs
Janine’s heart was racing up until Porter had finally driven them away from the location. She doesn’t even have an idea on how she escaped the occasion.It wasn’t really easy for her to finally make up her mind and choose one from them. Like everyone else, she didn’t want to hurt one when she knew they both loved her so much, only under different circumstances.Johann was the best thing that happened in her life. He was the person who made her see the light in love. He was the person who opened her heart to love.But Porter. He was the one who made her heart race faster and slower at the same time. He was the person who made her feel like she was always the priority – that he would give up everything just to be with her.If only there was something she could do to not hurt anyone, she would’ve done it. But is there really a way to not make a certain goodbye painful?“You’re still trembling.” Por