Ryan’s parents were glaring at the four men sitting next to Ryan – Kyle, Vincent, Terban, and Slyvester, who introduced himself before as Princess Slyvia Patricia Angel Baby.“We are really sorry,” Slyvester apologized.Slyvester could not look straight at Ryan’s parents, nor sit properly because of guilt. He only lowered his head. On the other side, Kyle was on the verge of kneeling in front of Ryan’s parents.“It wasn’t our intention to fool you,” Kyle added.“All this time, Ryan was living with four men?” Ryan’s father asked, his face was a mess. “THE FOUR OF YOU!”The apologetic Kyle confessed, “No. There’s still one more guy. We are five men, Sir.”“FIVE?!” Ryan’s mother and father shouted in unison.Anxiousness spread on Ryan’s Mom and Dad’s countenance. They were deeply worried about their one and only daughter, who lived with grown-up men under the same roof. But what to do? It happened already.Ryan’s mom inhaled sharply as she looked at Kyle.“You are Kylie, right?” she aske
Kyle saw Ryan preparing breakfast in the kitchen.“You’re cooking for breakfast?” Kyle asked.Ryan glanced at him and answered, “Yup.”Kyle noticed that Ryan was acting normal. She was just like the time when she had no idea that there were five men liking her.‘Well, her parents caught her lying. That probably bugged her so much more than our confessions,’ Kyle said to himself.“What soup is that?” Kyle asked, pointing at the pot.Ryan, not a witch, stirred the boiling soup in the large pot. “This is a hangover soup.”But no one drank alcohol yesterday. Knowing this, Kyle got confused. But he didn’t ask for more.“Can you taste it? I think it lacks something,” Ryan asked.“Let me have a taste.”As Kyle took a spoonful of her soup, Vincent came.“What are you eating?” Vincent asked. He didn’t wait for their response and he took a taste of the soup too.“Ahhh! I am so hungry!” Slyvester shouted, hopping like a rabbit towards the kitchen. “Oh? Everyone is here in the kitchen. Let me j…
Emily laughed so hard as if there would be no tomorrow. “See? I told you to confess to Aunt and Uncle. Now look, things got worse! Just be thankful that brother Segi won’t live here.” Emily lays down on Ryan’s bed, chuckling. “This is my fault,” Ryan said with a sigh. Her best friend, who dyed her hair bright green, soothed Ryan’s back. “That’s alright, dude. At least, you get rid of one of your problems. Besides, they didn’t ask you to drop out. That means they still trust you, Ryan.” “It’s too late to drop out.” “Exactly. Anyway, what is your plan? Are you going to stay outside the boarding house so that your annoying cousin won’t have anything to report to your parents?” “I don’t need to do that. I am busy enough, chasing deadlines for school activities.” “Congratulations on that. But given Segi’s annoying character, I don’t think you can preserve your patience. If he’s irritating you, just go and punch him in the face,” Emily suggested while planking on Ryan’s bed. “M
The school festival is around the corner. Ryan and the five men were busy dealing with deadlines, that they don’t have time to stay in the boarding house and talk. Moreover, Ryan’s cousin always visits the house, and that’s why the five guys could not come close to the lady. Segi might be the strictest walking CCTV in history, ever. Finally, after the hell weeks, the school festival is around the corner. That does not mean they could relax during that time though. Clubs and departments were busy preparing activities to make the festival lively, to gain profits, and to attract high school students who will graduate this year. It is time to advertise their school, and therefore, the teachers were serious about the upcoming event. The theater club’s representative, Kyle, went to the office to meet a teacher. Professor Darwin wasn’t in his desk, so Kyle sat first and waited. While waiting, Kyle saw Ryan entering the office. He was happy! It felt like years since the last time he sa
Third Person’s POV “Slyvester, are you still mad at me?” The wind blew. Ryan found it intoxicating that the wind always blows at crucial times. Is this the law of romance? She always sees this scene in the dramas she watched before. “Sorry,” Slyvester said as he looked away. There was a stitching pain as Ryan ogled his handsome side profile. If there’s one person who should apologize, Ryan thought it should be her. “You’re not wrong for asking about Nikki. It was not out of line. I overreacted, and I think I should apologize for being so immature.” Ryan bit her lower lip. She looked above. There was no moon and stars above. ‘At least there is no always pretty moon and stars in romance,’ Ryan laughed at this inwardly before she parted her lips and responded. “No. Actually, after some thinking, I realized I was wrong at some part. Sorry, Slyv.” “Hmmm.” The two of them walked forward while watching Chaylen chase after Vincent. They weren’t finished yet. They didn’t talk afte
Terban saw a dinosaur. The predator slumped over him, he kicked it away but it was too heavy. To get away, Terban but the leg of the dinosaur.“Ahhhh!” the dinosaur growled in pain.The window of Terban’s eyes flung open. He was wet with sweat as he looked around him. It took him seconds to figure out that everything about the green dinosaur was only a part of his dream. But just like in his dream, he could taste salty flesh in his mouth.'What's in my mouth?'His heart pounded while he looked down, and then he caught himself biting Chaylen’s feet, which were leaning on his face.“G*DD*MNSH*T!” he cursed before pushing Chaylen’s feet. Swiftly, the pale Terban sat up as he covered his infected mouth.“Hmmmm,” Chaylen groaned, scratching his tummy while sleeping.Terban’s head was swirling. He was so curious about how much he had drunk last night that he ended up sleeping next to Chaylen in the boarding house’s living room.Nope. He’s wrong. It’s not only Chaylen.Vincent was sleeping o
[“But ironically, you’re prettier. In my eyes, you are always pretty even if you’re wearing a rag. That’s how love works, idiot.”] Those words rang in Ryan’s ears even after they entered the restaurant. From the back, she glanced at her childhood sweetheart. ‘It was so hard to get used to his sweet behavior,’ she protested. Taking a deep breath, Ryan looked at the huge menu folder in front of her. When she saw the prices of the food, her eyes blinked simultaneously. ‘Is he telling me that we will spend $100 for one dish? That’s insane!’ Slowly, she peeked at Terban. ‘Well, he’s rich. Ordering expensive food is fine.’ “Did you make a choice?” Terban asked, flipping the menu. “Not yet. Since this is your treat, I have to choose well.” “Why? You’re worried that I’d spend a lot? Don’t pick the lowest price.” “Who said I would? I am actually searching for the most expensive food.” Terban’s hands clutched tightly around the menu folder. His doubtful eyes gawked at his date. ‘
Ryan’s POV When Slyvester approached us, the only thought I had been to get out of the place ASAP. I could not look straight into Slyvester, nor remembered what he and Terban talked about in the process. Then Terban pulled me out of the restaurant. Arriving outside felt as if the thorn in my throat was pulled out. Yet, I was guilty of acting oddly and of creating a ruckus. “I am sorry,” I said with a sigh. Terban stopped walking and looked at me. I could not lift my head to face him though. “Because of me, we couldn’t eat. Let’s look for another place. I will pay this time.” “No. Let’s just go back home.” ‘Is he sulky?’ I lifted my head to see if he was really sulky. But he was not. Rather, Terban was so mad. His sharp eyes made my palms clammy. He was jutting his jaws while his brows met in the middle of his forehead. He was angry and disappointed in me; I could tell that. “I took you out to enjoy,” he murmured, “Well, it looks like you won’t enjoy it. At the end of the