Chaylen rejected women. Women don’t reject him. That prideful man looked back at Ryan who confessed to him that she is in love with another man. “It is too early to reject me. Don’t you think so?” Chaylen replied, forcing a smile on his lips. He was trying to be strong, even if his knees were wobbling and his world was crumbling. Hands down, Ryan only stared at him. “You knew that you are the first woman I fell in love with,” Chaylen said, licking the corner of his lips. He took a sharp breath before continuing, “Don’t reject me. Please. Give me more time.” “There are a lot of women out there,” Ryan uttered. “Maybe, it just that I came at the time you need the m…” “Sh*t,” he cursed. “If it is possible for me to fall in love with anyone, then why was I unable to change myself for years? I only became like this because of you, Ryan.” “Did you like me because I changed you?” “You’re not my rehabilitation center. You knew that my feelings were sincere. And besides, you and Slyves
Why did Giselle visit Slyvester’s University? She came there to regain her pride. Giselle would never forget the day Slyvester left her alone during their date. ‘I spoke kindly to him, even complimented him. And then, he left me alone?!’ [“I am sorry, Miss Giselle. I don’t have a girlfriend, but I like someone else. I only came here to meet you because my parents begged me to, saying that it was for business. Sure, I’m handsome and you probably fell or me because of my looks. But I hope you understand that I am not available. Sorry. I’ll go now. And don’t worry, I’ll tell our parents. Bye.”] Giselle was ready to marry Slyvester if their parents would like to. However, that was on te pretext that Slyvester was damn rich. If they end up together, it will help both of their corporations. She was so annoyed that Slyvester misunderstood her approach and thought that she fell for him at first side. “I was only trying to win his side. Bullsh*t,” Giselle murmured. “And I could not bel
Backstage, Slyvester was waiting for the contest to start. He was walking around while holding his phone, and people who saw him thought that he was nervous. He was indeed nervous but in another way. “I wonder where Ryan is right now,” he said. Slyvester could not stay still after finding out that Giselle met with Ryan in this place. He tried to call Ryan, but his phone died down. “Dude, do you have a charger?” Slyvester asked one of the contestants. “I have.” “Can I borrow it for a moment?” “Sure. But I am charging my phone too. If it is full, then get it.” “Thanks, bro!” Slyvester checked the man’s phone. [2%] ‘Is this his way of saying that he doesn’t want to lend his charger?’ Slyvester sighed inwardly. Since he couldn’t charge his phone, he decided to find Ryan after the contest. “We’re about to start. Please stand in line!” the pd student of the contest announced. According to the number, Slyvester is the first contestant. He stood next to Kyle as he looked at the
Terban’s POV I only agreed to sell waffles for the school festival because I wanted to forget that night. Until now, whenever I saw Slyvester, I had to remind myself that I should not stoop low and punch that guy’s face. “Hi. Can I buy waffles?” Wait a minute. Speaking of Slyvester, why is he not coming back? Well, if I put myself in his shoes, I might have buried that b*tch who called him “babe” in front of everyone. “Ahmm, hello?” No. No. Burying that woman isn’t enough. If there’s someone who will pretend to be my girlfriend in front of everyone, I will drown her to boiling magma. “Excuse me? I want waffles.” I looked at the girl in front of our stand and replied, “How many?” “Three. So it stands as “I” “Love” “You”~” She pointed at me before tucking her hair behind her ears. Is she crazy? I swallowed the curse and prepared her order. “Do you have a girlfriend?” asked the customer, which made me frown. I glared at her, and she flinched. “If you won’t buy waf
Ryan’s POV Lying down on my bed, I asked myself. “Am I selfish and unfair?” Terban was my first love. I studied in this school and accepted living in a boarding house with men because I wanted to see him. And yet, I didn’t expect to fall in love with another guy. I caressed my forehead which Terban kissed last night. “My heart hurt so much when he did that.” Why? I was so sure that my heart belonged to Slyvester. Why am I feeling this way? “Should I burn myself and die?” No. Burning until death might be so painful. “Then, drown myself?” That is too… barbaric. “Dying with gunshot might be the easiest way. But where will I buy a gun? If I look for an illegal seller, I’ll end up in jail. If I go to jail, I cannot eat fried chicken and coke anymore. Beer too.” I shook my head to get rid of my silly thoughts. “Damn imagination. I’m hungry.” It was my plan to eat Pizza with Emily last night. But Giselle ruined my mood, and that’s why I went back home earlier than planned. “I
Third Person's POVKyle has many good memories of the boarding house’s rooftop. However, it would be hard for him to consider today’s arch as a good memory. He knew it would be unworkable. “After days of avoiding me, finally, you beckoned me to talk,” Ryan said. He did avoid her. He was frightened to face the truth, and until the end, Kyle wanted to fight. Kyle handed a box to Ryan, murmuring, “Take this.” There was an apple logo in the box, and it’s easy to figure out what’s inside. Still, Ryan asked, “What’s this?” “Cellphone. You were having a hard time using your old phone.” Ryan turned pale. If only Kyle has no feelings for her, she will accept his gift. “This is expensive,” Ryan uttered. Kyle chuckled as he scratched his head. "Hey, don't worry. I did not spend a dime. I…” ‘He won it through the contest’ is what he wanted to say. But in the end, he twisted the words hanging at the tip of his tongue. “A raffle. I got it from a raffle at the festival. Aren’t I lu
“What? You rejected Chaylen and Kyle?” Emily asked Ryan in a voice that seemed to shout, but not. The cafeteria was packed, so Emily was sure no one would hear them. Even so, Ryan covered Emily’s mouth and said, “Lower your voice!” Emily removed Ryan’s hand away from her mouth and said, “No one will us.” She leaned closer and inquired for more details. “How did you reject them?” “The process isn’t important.” “Still, you’re so brave. If I were you, it would be hard for me to let go of even one person. They are all handsome and rich.” Ryan had a hard time in the beginning either. But when she realized she likes Slyvester, her resolution to fix everything became solid. It isn’t finished though. “So, there’s two more, right?” Emily asked before she took a sip of her soda. Right. And one more thing, Ryan felt so confused about her feelings for Terban. “Terban kissed my forehead that night of the festival,” Ryan shared. “What?!” Emily coughed out her drink. “T-Then what did
Outside the men’s comfort room, Ryan and Emily blamed each other endlessly. “It was your fault. You should have looked behind you,” Ryan complained, “And what about you? Did you think that meddling into my fight help? It made the whole situation damn f*cked!” But when Vincent went out of the comfort room with his wet hair, the two stopped squabbling and shut their mouths. “Sorry,” the two said in unison. Wiping a few drops of water on his chin, Vincent responded, “If you are truly sorry, then buy me Takoyaki.” They lifted their heads, and Emily noticed Vincent was looking at Ryan as if she’s the only person in his eyes. ‘This guy is a snake,’ Emily learned. “I have class this afternoon. Only came early to eat Takoyaki, but since I helped the two of you, I couldn’t eat. It’s awkward to go back to the cafeteria after the incident. So, I suggested you to take me outside and buy Takoyaki for me.” It is a date. Lowkey, Vincent was asking her for a date. ‘Maybe this is
“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