Terban’s POVI am sitting in front of my office desk, drinking my third coffee for today.In order to help Dad, I work for the corporation on days I have no classes. I have a special presentation for the meeting later and yet, I couldn’t focus on it all.“I kept on remembering everything that happened last night. Sh*t.”Last night, when I arrived at the rooftop of the boarding house, I saw three drunkards.Kyle was crawling on the floor while holding a bottle of beer.“I am a worm~” Kyle said.Chyalen was crying and laughing like a crazy man. “It hurts! It hurts so bad!” he sobbed. “But I am not alone because Vincent was rejected too! Haha!” He laughed all of a sudden.And the worst part was… when I saw Vincent dancing Salsa on the corner.“What the f*ck,” I gasped with goosebumps all over my body. I would rather see a ghost than watch them more.I left the rooftop in hurry, thinking that I might chase the edge of the knife if I stayed there. When I was about to enter my room, I remem
Slyvester’s POV“Kyle~ I am so hungry~”I walked toward Kyle, who was sitting in front of the dining table and reviewing for his upcoming exam. There was coffee next to him and papers that I avoided bumping into. "Ah..." He replied as if incomplete. He looked at me with concern. He looked like he wanted to ask many things, yet he did not do it out of consideration.‘He must have wanted to ask how Vincent and I are doing.’Sighing, I smiled to show that I'm hella okay. "Dude, what? Is there food?" When Kyle heard my jolly way of speaking, he sighed in relief. He pointed to the pot with his eyes. "There's soup in the pot." "Soup?! Yey!" I quickly ran, and when I got to the opposite side of the stove, I lifted the lid of the pot. I lost my excitement after seeing that the soup had no broth. "Kyle? Why is there no broth in the soup?" "Huh? Maybe the pasta sucked it all up. It took you a while to come down. That’s why.”"Awww," I sighed. I'm still craving hot soup to sip. Anyway, w
Third Person's POVSlyvester rushed to the company to deliver the USB left by Terban. He thought he could catch up with Ryan but when he got inside, he didn't meet with her. "Sh*t. I'm late," he sighed. He approached the employees to ask how he could contact Terban, but they said that non-employees cannot enter without permission."Miss, I'm in a hurry. Terban really needs this USB.”“It was Sir Terban’s?” The employee gasped. “But a while who, there’s a woman who brought Sir Terban’s USB.”“It was Ryan. But Ryan brought the wrong files either.” The employee heaved a sigh. She tried to call Terban but only the secretary answered. The secretary said that his boss wasn’t in the office yet. "I'm sorry sir. I really can't let you in," she apologized."How many times do I have to say that this is really important to Terban? Terban and I share the same house!" The woman's eyes widened.It was known that Terban was the only child in their family. If he has a man in the same hous
The number goes up the elevator. Slyvester ran into the emergency stairway to catch up with Terban and Ryan. But the reality is really different from what he sees in the movies. Slyvester got tired of running and decided to use the other elevator.'Why is it that in the movies, the male lead can chase someone using the emergency stairway? Directors should be realistic these days,' complained Slyvester while panting.While Slyvester pretended to be an action star in the chase, there was drama inside the elevator. 'Pak!'A loud slap resonated. Terban held his throbbing cheek, the part where Ryan's hand landed onto. He already expected it to happen. But even though he was ready, it didn't lessen the agony he felt in his cheek and heart. "W-Why do you..." Ryan couldn't form words as she stared at her friend. There were tears in her eyes. And because of the shock, she could not utter anything. Instead, Ryan only let out her complaints inwardly, shouting, 'Why did you kiss me? I ju
Ryan's POV It was not my plan to confess to Slyvester immediately after rejecting Terban. It was to respect my childhood friend who came to meet me again after many years. But things just happened. "So, you and Terban met when you were kids?" Slyvester asked. Sitting on a bench outside of the company building near a convenience store, we were shaded from the sun by a large tree. Despite his earlier mistake, I felt compelled to share my story with Slyvester about Terban. Although, I still value Terban as a dear friend. Despite the possibility of appearing selfish, my boyfriend needs to understand this aspect of my life. "Hmmm," I nodded, then stared at my feet. "When I was young, I was shy and didn't speak." "Really? It's hard to believe you're shy," Slyvester commented. "It's harder to believe if you say you were shy as a child," I teased. "I'm timid," Slyvester lied. Then we both chuckled. I continued to talk while looking at the clouds dancing gently in the sky. "I d
Terban's POVSwelling eyes, bruised cheeks, and bleeding lips. I sighed as I looked at myself in front of the mirror. I can't continue the presentation at the meeting later when I look like this.Well, it's my fault. I did stupid things, so I need to face the punishment.After washing my face and putting a band-aid on the affected area, I changed my clothes. Even though my brain is messed up because of what happened, I must put work first. Then after this, I will take care of myself.Standing in front of the meeting hall, I took several deep breaths. I tried to have a perfect image in the company. Although many people criticize me, at least I worked well. That's why I'm nervous to show how messy I am right now."Sir Terban, did you fall in the elevator?" the employee handed me the ballpoint pen. If I'm correct, she's assigned to the information desk. "Thank you. But I won't use it. I don't know how many bacteria it has," I said.The employee stared at my face and then put down the b
The rambling incident at the boarding house spread throughout the school. The other students even called the authorities for help, thinking that a massacre was about to happen. Fortunately, they had Kyle with them, who fixed the big scandal. Kyle apologized to their neighbours. He also apologized to the school management, who complained about the incident. Days passed by. Since that night, Terban has yet to return home from the boarding house, as he was fixing the mistake he made at work. Even though he continues to attend school, he doesn’t cross paths with Ryan. He’s avoiding her on purpose. With that, it was peaceful in the boarding house. " Ryan, open the door! Come on!" Slyvester knocked on her room. Ryan quickly opened the door for her boyfriend. As it opened, Slyvester promptly went in. "W-Why? Why did you come in suddenly? Are you crazy?" Ryan complained. After locking the door, Slyvester came forward with a smile. "The coast is clear. No one saw me enter," he said. Rya
"Ryan." "Hmmm?" "I love you."Slyvester rose a little. He reached for Ryan’s neck and pulled her closer. In an instant, Ryan was lying above him while Slyvester was kissing her lips.Ryan did not instantly move on top of Slyvester. She froze! Slyvester, on the underneath side, continued to move his lips. Open closed. Up and down. He's urging her to open her mouth with his slow movements. Until Ryan gave up willingly Ryan opened her lips and gave Slyvester a chance to deepen the kiss. He pushed his tongue inside the seam on her lips, tasting every corner of her. Ryan placed her hand on Slyvester’s chest to support her weight. But Slyvester cunningly removed her hand and put it to the side. That's why the distance between their bodies narrowed. Her hair fell on his cheeks. Slyvester tilted his face, and their tongues met."Hmmm," Ryan let out a moan. Slyvester grinned at what he heard. It's as if she’s tempting him to continue doing what he's doing. So, from her shoulder, his hand
“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