Ryan’s POVI arranged to meet my parents at a nearby coffee shop since they had travelled far to see me. We ordered coffee and settled down to chat as soon as they arrived.My mom reminded me that I would soon be moving to another boarding house, which they were both excited about. Even my boyfriend, Slyvester, seemed pleased.I confirmed that I was moving only when a slot became available.My dad then asked if my cousin Segi would be coming to see me. I replied, "Yes, always!" but added in a quieter tone, "But could you ask him not to visit our boarding house anymore? The last time he came, he ate all the food in the fridge, including what wasn't mine. It was really embarrassing."My parents seemed skeptical, perhaps because I live with men in the same house. But I couldn't blame them."Anyway, what's the important thing you wanted to discuss?" I asked, trying to change the subject.They exchanged glances before my mom began to explain."Yesterday, your dad played golf with one of hi
As Ryan made his way through the entrance of the accommodation village, she found herself lost in thought. "Meeting Terban was the right call, especially since he doesn't seem to return to the boarding house," she mused.As she walked, a sleek black Bugatti Veyron worth $3.4 million suddenly pulled up in front of her. Although Ryan wasn't familiar with the make and model, her intuition told her that the car's owner was wealthy. This left her wondering why the car had stopped before her."It's unlikely that kidnappers would use a fancy car," Ryan thought, squinting her eyes. "But what if they've changed their tactics? Perhaps they're now using expensive cars to lure in their victims."With that thought in mind, Ryan quickly took off running. It was better to be safe than sorry. However, the car began to follow him, and soon Ryan heard a voice calling out to him."Hey Ryan!" someone called out. She turned to see him approaching and noticed Sylvester staring out the car window. She check
Chaylen’s POVI have to be honest; Slyvester and I have gotten into trouble in the past, but now I'm not in the mood to tease him, and he's purposely irritating me."Hey, get out of there!" I yelled at Slyvester, who was biting his finger, twisting, and turning in front of the TV. It's okay if he does that in his own room, but not in front of me, Kyle and Vincent, who were watching. We all glared at him for being a bother.“Nothing will happen. Ryan will only meet Terban. That’s all,” Slyvester murmured.He tried to reassure himself that nothing else would happen and that Terban and Ryan would only talk. He chanted these words like a crazy person.I heard that Ryan left to meet Terban today. It's been weeks since he’s gone. I think he couldn't accept that Ryan chose Slyvester. I have nothing to be angry about. I'll set aside my evil plan as soon as he returns home. I wonder why Slyvester is reacting so strongly. What will Terban do with Ryan?'Wait a minute. When Terban came home to c
Terban sat alone in the dimly lit bar, the yellow lights casting a soft glow around him. He sipped on a bottle of Cappelletti Specialino Aperitivo, a bittersweet citrus liquor. As he drank, he couldn't help but think about Chaylen's invitation to join them for a drink. However, he laughed inwardly at the thought, knowing that he had already embarrassed himself before them.After finishing his drink, he stumbled out of the bar and hired a taxi to take him home. Although he wasn't one to get drunk often, tonight was different. He had acted out of character once again.As he opened his heavy eyes, the taxi driver asked him, "Where to, Sir?""To Ryan McGuffin," Terban replied.“Ryan… what?” "I said to Ryan Mcguffin! Are you deaf?" The driver struggled to find a place called Ryan McGuffin on the GPS, even though he was sure it didn't exist.As expected, the search turned up nothing. "S-Sir, there's no Ryan McGuffin place," the driver said hesitantly.Terban let out a frustrated sigh as
The kitchen was filled with the sound of cereal being poured into bowls as Kyle, Chaylen, and Vincent took their seats at the breakfast table. Since they all woke up late, Kyle was in charge of cooking breakfast, but they didn't mind that the table was still clean when they sat down to eat. Normally, Chaylen and Vincent would squabble away during breakfast, but with everything being quiet, Kyle could finally relax and enjoy the peace. However, their peaceful meal was interrupted by an unexpected visitor. Segi entered the room with a cheerful "Good morning!" but the three men looked up at him before returning their focus to their food. The three individuals silently wondered, "Doesn't he have a job?" However, in reality, Segi does have a job. As the sole boss, he can explore and roam without limitations. Segi enjoys venturing to different places and indulging in gossip. Despite feeling out of place, he visited his cousin's boarding house to spend time with the people there. "What ar
Ryan has recently informed his parents that she is in a romantic relationship with one of her roommates from the boarding house, Slyvester. Despite being happy with the news, Ryan's parents were worried about their daughter living with her boyfriend under the same roof. They requested to meet with Slyvester to discuss the situation and set some ground rules. As concerned parents, they want what's best for their daughter.In response, Slyvester's parents also wanted to meet Ryan, so they arranged a joint meeting. Although neither couple is married yet, they are committed to their relationship.Ryan is working on a thesis report with classmates when her friend Emily told her that her phone was vibrating. Ryan checks her phone and finds that Slyvester has texted her. [Ryan!] [Where are you?] [I'm so hungry~] [Are you busy?] [I'm at the boarding house] [Why haven't you come home yet? T^T] [My Ryan ~] [Hey]Ryan smiled at her boyfriend's short but sweet messages. So, she typ
["I heard you were rejected~"]Gizelle's friend on the other line was mocking her for being rejected. Gizelle scoffed as she responded, "Who cares? I don't have feelings for him! He's not my type either!"["If that is true, then why are you going to Slyvester's boarding house?"]Gizelle stopped before the boarding house, confused about why she was there. "Well, I caused a scene when I called him 'honey' and 'babe.' But it doesn't feel like enough. So, I came back. That's the only reason."Her friend asked, ["Why do you want revenge?"]Gizelle replied, "Because he treated me like a rag during our blind date."Her friend then advised, ["Don't give me a damn, girl. I won't be your friend if I don't know who you are. You are the type who fell in love with men who were rude to you." Gizelle's eyes widened. "W-What the f*ck are you saying?"Gizelle's beauty made it easy for her to attract men, but when she encountered someone who didn't seem interested, she felt her pride crumble. Despite
Slyvester, his father, and Ran were together in the same car. His mother went to the supermarket, so she was ushered by their other drivers, leaving Slyvester and his father alone.Slyvester’s mom thought she had to give her son and husband some time alone to talk. They MUST. Ran glanced at them through the front mirror as the father and son kept wordless. Looking at them, he could tell the father and son had a conflict."Don't you like Ryan?" Slyvester broke the impending silence."I didn't say I didn't like her," his father said before clearing his throat. "I don't like what she did, not the person herself." "Ryan has already explained what happened and why she was forced to live with us. Everything was just an accident." "Even so. It's wrong to live with men.""So, you hated her? You don’t like her for me?"Instead of answering directly, Mr Hudson led the conversation."Make sure no one else knows about this. I don't want word to spread that I'm condoning my only child living
“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