Butterflies in his stomach. Trembling heart. Blushing face.
"I'm asking you. What did you say?"
"You heard me or not?" Chris buried his shaky voice in seriousness.
Yenny faced him closer. "If I heard you, I wouldn't have asked you."
A deep sigh from Chris.
But then suddenly, Yenny held his hand again.
"If you're wondering why we have to catch him, I will explain to you later. Okay?"
"O..Okay."
Yenny dragged him again while holding his hand,
"I was just joking." Chris burst into laughter. After whispering in her ear, he took his arm off her shoulders.. Without a warning, a sharp slap landed on Chris' face. That was such a painful slap. Yenny's infuriated eyes were digging holes in him, giving him a stare filled with annoyance. "What's wrong with you? Can't I joke??" He was holding the left side of his red face. "That's not a funny joke!!" Yenny's annoyance blasted, feeling upset. How Yenny looked irritated did not alarm Chris. It was even a cute sight. Without him realizing it, a sweet smile cr
"Wow! I can't believe that you can still remember that day." Chris is smiling at the thought of that very first moment his heart fluttered because of Yenny. "Of course. That's unforgettable. I felt like riding a rollercoaster that day." Yenny is all smiles. "Which one put you in the most heart-stopping moment? The joke I played on you? Or the question I asked you?" Hearing Chris' question, the beaming smile on Yenny's face instantly fainted. But the guy didn't see it because he is focused on driving. Yenny looked at Chris. "Do you like Dave? That question." "Why?"
"Let's take a break." Serin stood up and smiled. "I already ordered some food, wait for it." Then, she walked to the door. "How about you, ma'am?" Hana, who is the youngest in the team, asked. "I'll just go out for a walk." She replied. Before stepping out of the room, she turned her back. "Enjoy your food!' Lots of thanks from the people inside the room aired. The door closed. From the second floor, Serin rushed downstairs. And as soon as she reached the door, she put on her black coat and went out of the buildin
The young-looking guy is standing a few steps from Serin under the black umbrella. "You left your phone on the table, so I went out to look for you because it's been raining hard." He said. Serin smiled at the guy, even though she is still flustered because of what Jeremy said. Jeremy looked away, acting like he's not interested in the two. But the truth is, curiosity began to cover him. 'Who is that guy?' Jeremy wondered. Walking to where Serin is, the guy is wearing a handsome smile. As soon as he stood before her, he held out his hand with an extra umbrella.&n
Carol took her seat on the big couch while waiting for Jeremy to ask her something. Usually, in a CEO office, the executive assistant would remain standing in front of the boss' table while waiting to get asked or ordered. But the scene in Jeremy's office room is totally different. As someone who was properly raised by Mr. Tony and Ms. Leona Sean, his executive assistant and all the employees in Crimson are treated, not as workers but as his own family members. This is the reason why Crimson has already gotten to the country's top 10 companies that are staff and client friendly. It has also received the highest ratings for the most trusted firm, knowing that it's just a newly founded business. Crimson Hotel'
The voice that just spoke is not Serin's because obviously it is a guy's voice. But hearing a different person instead of Serin on the other line doesn't dishearten Jeremy because he knows that voice. It's familiar. "Good afternoon. May I speak with your boss?" Jeremy tried his best to hide his shaky voice. "I'm sorry but may I know who this is first? We can't just transfer this call to our boss unless we confirm who is calling on the other line. I am very sorry, sir. But I'm only following an order." That voice is definitely familiar. Jeremy can't help but flash a smile on his face. He cleared his throat. "I understand. Thank you for answer
Looking at the huge frame displayed on the wall, he gulped out of growing nervousness. Then, he looked at the event proposal. Attached in it was a sample drawing. A peaceful mountain under the scattered bright afternoon sun where the dancing leaves and embracing wind were filled with consoling tranquility. This sample drawing would be used as an immense visual background on the four walls in the event hall for the grand opening of Venere Art Gallery & Studio. Serin thought of having that magnificent visual background, not only to complement the theme of the grand opening of Venere but more especially to turn that lovely and consoling view into a meaningful painting.
There was no response from Jeremy while putting on his black hoodie. How Jeremy usually dresses up makes him completely stand out among the CEOs. Normally, male CEOs would look formal in their properly groomed hair, expensive business suits and shoes. But Jeremy is totally different from them. While growing up, he never put too much attention to what he would wear. He's usually in his most comfy attire; shirt, jeans and sneakers. But despite his simplicity, he would still look charismatically appealing because he has good physique and obviously, he is effortlessly handsome.
“Serin spoke in her sleep twice and during those moments, I vanished in the palace and appeared here in this present time. She must be wandering in her dreams, that’s what I am thinking right now.”Whirling emotions, Jeremy was having the same thoughts. Events that involved Serin’s dreams suddenly reappeared in his clear memory.On the night of his 18th birthday, he found Serin on Desf Road. He heard her call him Heron and when he was about to carry him, she longingly touched his face and painfully uttered, “Heron, you’re alive. I’m glad you’re alive.” Those were the same exact words that came out from her in her sleep before Sodon vanished in the past and was brought here in this present time.Jeremy could also remember the day he and Serin had a heated confrontation just because she went out of his condo unit without telling him. When they clashed for the first time, while her
When Jeremy began to notice that Dave had been treating him completely different from how he used to, he already knew why. Slowly getting closer to Serin, Dave had been falling for Serin. And with the fact that Jeremy was the one who found her on Desf Road and rescued her on that rainy night, Dave’s jealousy started to consume him. That was what Jeremy thought, but the painful truth was, Dave had silently hated him even before Serin came to his life.As his condition got horribly worse, Dave buried himself in a deeper state of misery. Since he fell terribly ill the day after his mom passed away, he had become miserably hopeless. He had been tortured and haunted by his own demons in his agitated mind. His own misery completely darkened his life. And the only one who could help him see even a spot of light was his younger brother.In his teenage years, Jeremy had to carry the heaviest weight on his shoulders. If it’s not for Dave, he could h
Criminal, that torturing word.The moment Dave uttered that word, his heart agonizingly broke. His confession, in an instant, took him to that gruesome and haunting night when he was nothing but a horrible monster.Year 2009, the night of his younger brother’s 14th birthday when he thought that his mom was busy in the kitchen preparing for the surprise birthday dinner for Jeremy. While he was in his room, suddenly the door opened.Dave’s body froze when he got caught using illegal drugs. With his mom’s widened eyes, both of them got completely shocked. His extreme nervousness made him throw the drugs in a rush, hands were quivering.Total gloom darkened Leona Sean’s face. Her steps towards her son got heavier. Her beautiful world fell apart.“W..Will you.. turn me in.. to the p..police.. this time?” Dave fearfully asked with his trembling voice and bloody red eyes.Leona
That phone call, in an instant, darkened his bright day. He was sure who was on the other line. That voice, he knew it.That was him, the old man whom he ran into Campbell Park across Tiffany Blue the night when odd occurrences terribly knocked him with shocking terror and absurd affliction. That was nine years ago but Jeremy could still remember him as clear as day. But that was not the first and last time their paths crossed.Five years ago, that old man suddenly showed up on Desf Road and gave him the black silk thread bracelet. And even until now, how that old man quickly disppeared before his sight on that endless and empty road still bothered him.When that old man called him Heron from the other line, for the first time in so many years, that name began to haunt him again. Like flashes of lightning that suddenly disturbed the tranquil dark sky, strikes of overwhelming fear started to frighten him.Jeremy sped up.
Serin suddenly woke up. That scenario in her dream was filled with strange familiarity.That mountain. That sword. That guy. Those men on horses. That old man.She could not help but feel like she had already seen them before, not in her dreams but in real life.In haste, she left the bed and walked straight to the closet. As soon as she opened it, she got her black dress.Looking at the embroidered name on the back collar, she felt sudden pain.She did have a name but her identity had remained mysterious. Her memory was still completely empty.Eyes locked on her black
'I'm glad that you're finally here.. right next to me.' It was like a sweet tune to her heart. Serin flashed a warm smile. The pouring rain became a beautiful shower in her teary eyes.No more hesitation, Jeremy fearlessly faced her. The girl, who was standing before him, had given him unfeigned strength during his silent battles. He had yearned for her which felt like forever. Every day and every night, he had waited for this moment. If it's just a dream, he did not want to wake up. But Jeremy was not dreaming, it's real. He was looking into Serin's beautiful eyes."Welcome back. It's nice to see you again." He was floating in a surge of profound happiness. Words alone could not describe what he was feeling at the moment.Serin exchanged tearful smiles with him. Her heart was also exclaiming in unexplainable delight. All those shared moments with him flashed back. From the first time their longing eyes met to the saddest day they p
When Jeremy began to notice that Dave had been treating him completely different from how he used to, he already knew why. Slowly getting closer to Serin, Dave had been falling for Serin. And with the fact that Jeremy was the one who found her on Desf Road and rescued her on that rainy night, Dave’s jealousy started to consume him. That was what Jeremy thought, but the painful truth was, Dave had silently hated him even before Serin came to his life.As his condition got horribly worse, Dave buried himself in a deeper state of misery. Since he fell terribly ill the day after his mom passed away, he had become miserably hopeless. He had been tortured and haunted by his own demons in his agitated mind. His own misery completely darkened his life. And the only one who could help him see even a spot of light was his younger brother.In his teenage years, Jeremy had to carry the heaviest weight on his shoulders. If it’s not for Dave, he could h
Five years ago."I will send you the exact address, sir." A male voice said on the other line."You have done such a great job. I will call you if I need something. Thank you." Dave ended the phone call. Nervousness began to tremble him while hurrying downstairs.Carl, the private detective that he had hired, managed to find Yenny in just four weeks.As soon as he walked past the living room, someone, who was comfortably sitting on the luxuriously-looking sofa, caught his eyes. He stopped walking. 'What is she doing here?'"Hi, Dave!" Gail greeted him. She rose up from sitting and walked to where he was standing. She was displaying her beautiful smile. "Where are you going? You must be in a rush.""What brings you here?" He asked coldly."You still have the courage to show up this house after you caused a scene here a month ago?" Jeremy showed up. He was talking about the nig
Gail simpered. "You think you can fool me??" Gail thought that Dave was just fooling around to tease her since he already knew that she had feelings for Jeremy."What if she really likes my brother, will you do something?""I won't do anything because that's not true and that will never happen." There was certainty in her voice. "Since when did you become fond of playing jokes on someone?She let out a heavy sigh. "Driving for almost three hours now must bore you. If boredom is killing you, play some music. Stop spitting non-sense.""What will I get if I play a joke on you?" He sounded so serious while his eyes were focused on driving.Gail looked at him. How his face plastered seriousness could tell that he was no longer teasing her. That's what Gail felt but the truth was, Dave was only acting. He had to fake seriousness in his voice and expression to persuade her that he was telling the truth.