It was already 11 pm when Ryan woke up because she was thirsty. Forcing herself to move, she went to the kitchen with heavy lids. She walks as if she’s an iron who keeps on getting pulled by her magnetic-like bed."I should have brought water inside my room before, tssss," she grunted.Eager to yawn, she opened her mouth as widely as she could but failed to do so because she got distracted by Chaylen who suddenly came inside the boarding house.Tears built up in the corner of her eyes as her yawn was interrupted. For that, Ryan silently cursed Chaylen's name. It was not entirely his fault but since she hated him so much, Ryan couldn't help but blame the drunk man.When Chaylen saw her standing on the first level of the stair, he greeted, "Oh? You're still up?"With his tone, smell, and movement, Ryan could tell he was drunk. Her defensive instinct did its work, as she thought of escaping away from him as soon as possible.'I had to go back to my room!' She thought, forgetting her purp
There are four reasons why Terban fell into a foul mood.First, he sat on Slyvester’s face. Second, Slyvester snatched his coffee. Third, he ate his breakfast while sitting beside Vincent. And fourth, Kyle was so talkative during breakfast. Despite feeling so awful, there is one thing that made him feel good.Terban placed his elbow on the table and put his chin at the back of his hands. He watched Ryan laughing so hard while listening to Kyle’s story.‘This is the first time Ryan and I have breakfast together,’ Terban thought.Ryan was so cute when they were young kids. Well, she is still as cute as ever. It just that Terban naturally hate women, so he did not appreciate her cuteness the first time they met again. One more thing, Terban has a trust issue. So, in the end, he ended up dropping curses and bad words at everyone around him.“Why are you looking at me like that?” Ryan asked Terban when she caught him staring at her.Kyle and Vincent looked at Terban.Terban slowly avoided
Ryan’s POVIt was deafening inside the boarding house when I came back home. Slyvester and Chaylen didn’t attend school today, so hearing nothing inside this place means that they are really in bad shape.I went to the kitchen and drank water.Looking at the time from the vintage wall clock hanging on the wall, I thought of the three guys who haven’t come home yet: Kyle, Vincent, and Mr. Negative. Then I remembered that thing that happened this morning. “Why did Mr. Negative suddenly treat me so kindly?” I murmured. “Vincent is still as mysterious as ever. I can’t read his mind.”At first, I thought those two were just trying to get me in between their quarrel. But as I think more about this, there must be another reason why those two are fighting just to get me.After many thoughts, one thing came to my mind.“Omg,” I gasped. “What if… they have a crush on me?”‘Right! This is what I always watch in drama and read in romantic novels. Geeze~ I could not believe that two handsome men
“Wait a minute!”Vincent heard a loud voice outside his room, and before he could close the door, someone placed his hand at the closing door.“Wait Vincent!” begged Kyle. Using all his remaining strength, Kyle pulled the door open once again. “I have something to ask!”Vincent stared at Kyle.Kyle catches his breath while carrying a basket of soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body scrub. On his other hand, he carries his towel, shorts, underwear, and shirt.Even without telling the reason why he came, Vincent can figure out what Kyle wanted from him.“The shower in my room is broken. Can I wash in your room instead?”This isn’t the first time Kyle asked a favor like this. Among the rooms, Kyle’s room has the weakest water supply. That was why Vincent and Terban told Kyle that before the newcomers arrived, he should have exchanged his room. But the kind Kyle felt guilty for the newcomers, so he stayed in his room.‘Well. If ever Ryan chose Kyle’s room, it would be a mess. So, this is be
When Chaylen walked out of the boarding house and went to the garden, he saw a wet chick with blue hair.“Dude, what happened to you? Where poultry did you come from?” Chaylen teased Slyvester, who had his mouth dropped.Slyvester’s head has sticky liquid on it, which made Chaylen crack laughter.“Did you come out from an egg just now?” Chaylen added while laughing.“Chaylen, I am not in the mood to play with you. So shut your mouth,” Slyvester threatened before he walked inside the boarding house.As soon as Slyvester went away, Chaylen held his tummy and laughed as much as he wanted. But when he saw Ryan sitting on the bench, his smile slowly faded.He watched her waving her hands while complaining, “Argh! This is so sticky!”Chaylen approached her and Ryan lifted her head up to look at him.“What is this? Did you fight with Slyvester?”“I did not,” Ryan answered. “Why would I fight him?” she murmured before standing up. She walked towards the boarding house but stopped when Chaylen
“Why didn’t you answer your phone?”The wedding coordinator complained to Vincent.Now, Vincent is checking the tune of the piano that he will use for his performance.“I was driving,” Vincent answered. “Where’s Mich?”His boss sighed as she massaged her aching nape. Vincent looked at her and noticed her anxiousness, as if her stress level would reach the top of Mt. Everest.“This is the reason why I was calling you before,” she said while gritting her teeth. “Mich got in an accident on her way here. It’s a minor accident but she said she cannot perform with you. I was trying to call you, hoping that you’ll get someone who can replace Mich. What should we do now? The song cannot be performed solo. And the wedding will start in any minute.”After hearing the problems, Vincent stared at Ryan.Ryan is sitting on the side. When she saw him staring at her, she smiled and mouthed a cheer. “You can do it Vincent!”During the days he lived with Ryan in the same room, he learned something abou
Terban let the stubborn Ryan go with Vincent. But he was right in their tail, as he doesn’t trust his number one enemy in the boarding house.He had no problem chasing them on the road but when he arrived in the reception hall, Terban faced a crisis.“Sir, how many times should I tell you that you cannot go inside because you don’t have your invitation?” the tired guard said before he sighed for the 10th time, ever since he met Terban.Terban tried many times to get inside, but the guard wouldn’t let him be.Glaring at the guard, Terban decided to try again. He waited for another guest to come in, and when the guard was distracted, Terban murmured, “I forgot my invitation.”He jolted inside. Unfortunately, the guard was too fast, and Terban was blocked in no time.“Sir why are you so stubborn?” the guard asked while heaving his breath.‘This guy is so fast!’ Terban thought inwardly.Thinking another way, Terban heard someone calling him from behind.“Terban?”When he looked behind, Te
Kyle’s Bluetooth earphones are missing.He searched every corner of the boarding house, but he could not find it. There’s only one place that he hasn’t searched for yet. And that is the school library. The last time he used his earphones was when he read books in the library.Fear that it might get lost if he would not look for it as soon as possible. Although Kyle can buy new, the earphones have sentimental value to him. It is because that is the first gift his younger brother gave to him.Therefore, Kyle woke up at 5 o’clock in the morning.When he arrived at the school, the gate was still closed.Kyle isn’t the kind of person who loves ignoring rules. He never rode a motorcycle without a helmet. He makes sure he crosses the pedestrian lane. But for the first time in his life, he felt the need to violate the school rules.Kyle is desperate. The Bluetooth earphones are quite expensive, so if someone picks them up, he’s certain that his earphones will be gone forever. So, Kyle climbed
“I declare you husband and wife!” The officiant pronounced Slyvester and Ryan as husband and wife, prompting a round of enthusiastic applause from the wedding guests. However, Slyvester's gaze remained fixed on his stunning bride, oblivious to the commotion. At that moment, Slyvester desired a lifetime of happiness with Ryan and possibly starting a family with her. While it is often said that men shed tears of joy during such occasions, Slyvester was too overjoyed to cry. Perhaps Ryan's parents cried enough for both of them, especially since Slyvester had once posed as a woman to deceive them. Nevertheless, Mr. and Mrs. Mcguffin had forgiven him and moved on from the past. "So, we're a married couple now," Ryan said excitedly. “Hmmm, we are,” Slyvester mumbled. He cupped her cheeks and leaned his forehead on hers. "Kiss her! Kiss her!” The wedding guests scream. This won't be their first kiss. Before and while they were dating, Slyvester had already kissed his girlfriend a l
Ryan was an aspiring author who dreamed of publishing a book to hook readers. That's why, even though the readers from online reading sites were few, she kept publishing different stories.Of course, popular books are consistently rated 18. Ryan didn't have the guts to try it, so she stuck writing innocent comedy and romance genres. However, she wasn't lucky enough to get her break. Sitting in front of the laptop, Ryan read one of the comments from her book."The author narrates well, but the plot is too cliche. Then the event is not realistic either."Ryan felt sad while reading the comments. She took a deep breath and leaned her back against the office chair. She wiped her eyes under her rounded glasses. She looked again at the comments, where only a few had positive feedback."Maybe writing is not my line," said the woman who had just passed the boarding exam.Even though she took an engineering course in college, she didn't want to let go of her dream of becoming a writer and be
Eight years later... "What are you doing here? It would be best if you went home so I can close the restaurant," Chef Slyvester rudely tried to ask friends to leave.The four looked at him one by one:Kyle was a successful architect who managed his family’s architectural firm—Chaylen, who had the most significant shares in his Father’s corporation. Vincent, who declined to own his parent’s business, became a famous singer instead. And Terban, the heir of the Myers Group.It's been a few years since their college graduation, and they've all gone their separate ways. Despite time passing, they still hang out regularly. Terban and Vince's quarrels have lessened, and Chaylen's relationship with his father has improved. Additionally, Kyle has avoided heartbreaks.“I am looking forward to the dessert,” Chaylen expressed his excitement about the dessert that Slyvester will be making.Slyvester removed his black apron and set down his knife. He had already cooked for them without charge, an
With Ran's assistance and quick driving, Slyvester arrived at the boarding house. However, despite this, his heart continued to pound with fear. He dreaded returning home without the woman he adored.Slyvester entered the house, struggling to catch his breath and with his heart racing. As he walked in, he spotted Ryan descending the stairs with a large suitcase.Slyvester's heart shattered upon realizing that Terban’s words were valid - the woman he loved was leaving without a word to him. He couldn't fathom how Ryan could simply depart without speaking to them. He couldn't help but imagine how worse it would have been if Terban hadn't informed him.Although seething with anger, Slyvester knew he could never stay mad at the woman he loved.Ryan was surprised and taken aback by Sylvester's sudden outburst. She was unsure how to respond as Sylvester cried, "Are you really going to leave without talking to me."Ryan had thought that Sylvester would be the first one who wanted Ryan to lea
Four men were gathered in front of a large gate. While other students were studying inside the library or in their rooms, Kyle, Chaylen, Vincent, and Terban waited outside Slyvester's house."Woah. Slyvester’s house is big,” Chaylen expressed, surprised at the grandeur house in front of them. “He acts like a beggar in the boarding house; I did not expect that he is actually rich,” he added.Terban looked at the house casually and asked, "So, how do we get in?""We're going to throw you over the gate," Vincent replied.Terban quickly retorted, “We can use the doorbell, you dumbass.”“Why ask if you knew the answer? Idiot,” Vincent said.The two looked at each other, and an invisible lightning spark formed between them."Aren't you tired of fighting?" Chaylen commented sympathetically as he watched the two men, who seemed like dogs and cats. "You fought so many times; you can list yourself to the Genius World Book of Record."Terban and Vincent both frowned. Their eyes slowly moved towa
Yhlei looked outside the car window and recalled what happened last night.Last night, Slyvester came home drunk. His face was red, and he could not look straight. The drunken man, who almost stumbled, greeted his mother with a smile.“Hello, Mom. Where’s Dad?” Right at that time, his dad walked down the stairway. Far away, he could already smell the pungent smell of the alcohol. "You're drunk? You came home late at night and drunk?" Yhlei's face was full of disappointment. The first thing that came to his mind was his son's reputation. Slyvester can be the new successor of Ixumi Corporation. But he walked down the road swaying and unstable? What if he did some embarrassing things on the way home?"Dad," Slyvester called him. Suddenly, Slyvester knelt in front of his father. His dad, his mom, and Ran, who was unexpectedly present at that time, had their eyes wide open. "I did everything you wanted," said the Slyvester. "What to wear, what to behave, the people I should be frie
Kyle, Chaylen, and Emily exchanged perplexed glances as they beheld Sylvester, who was standing motionless in front of the cabinet. Their view was obstructed, so they couldn't discern what had seized his attention. Meanwhile, within the cabinet, Terban and Ryan were frozen in silence, incapable of uttering a word, moving a muscle, or even drawing breath. They knew full well that this would only lead to further misunderstandings.And then…“F*ck it!” Sylvester let out a string of expletives before wrenching open the cabinet once more and yanking Ryan's wrist out forcefully.“Ahh!” Ryan winced in agony from the sudden movement, realizing that Sylvester was livid.Terban observed Sylvester's tight grip on Ryan's hand and understood why he was so incensed. He knew that he would feel the same way if he were in Sylvester's shoes. However, he couldn't help but feel vexed as he watched Sylvester haul Ryan away. "S- Slyvester," Ryan called him while wincing. Only then did the three underst
A day ago, before the farewell party…After Slyvester had a heated argument with his father, he went somewhere to calm himself down. Slyvester wanted to call Ryan, knowing he would seek comfort with her. However, he received a text from his cousin, asking him if he would attend their gathering, and that was only when Slyvester recalled that he planned with his relatives that day. His cousins were asking about Slyvester’s girlfriend enthusiastically, as if finding fault they could use against Slyvester. Fully aware of this ill intention, Slyvester meets them and warns them not to touch Ryan. Slyvester knew his cousins would never waste a chance to defeat him for Ixumi's inheritance.‘After I settled everything, I’ll return to the boarding house as a happy Slyvester,’ he promised himself.Slyvester grew up sociable because he missed the happy company of the first people around. He was, of course, loved by his father and mother. But the case is different when it comes to relatives. He
Third Person's POVAfter taking a break to eat and rest, Chaylen suggested playing a game. Initially, Terban and Vincent were hesitant, feeling too old to play games. However, they eventually joined in, becoming quite competitive and not wanting to lose.Chaylen had created a unique game just to spend more time with Ryan - hide and seek.“Hide and seek? Are you sane? We are too old for that,” Terban expressed his disbelief.But Chaylen explained, “Why not? The boarding house was big enough for the game to work well.”Aside from that, Chaylen believed that game would allow him to take Ryan to a quiet spot and talk to her in private. It was a selfish wish from a heartbroken guy who wanted to spend a lovely time with his first love.“Childish game suits you so much, Chaylen,” Vincent complained, but still, he was willing to participate.“There are seven of us,” Emily said, ignoring Vincent and Terban’s complaints. “We should group ourselves into two! Whoever doesn’t have a partner will