Jayden Park Point of view.Earlier on that day,I just dropped Lyanne off at home, and I'm still deeply shaken by everything that happened. Seeing her cry because of something I did really affected me in a way I can't explain. I was trying to feel like she was mine, and because of that, I almost lost her for good. I feel like she does everything to push me away, says things to hurt me, and denies what she feels for me all the time. But no one kisses like that if they feel nothing. When she's in my arms, she surrenders in a way no other woman ever has to me. From the first day, I wanted her to be mine, and after today, I'm sure I'm in love, but I don't know how to deal with it.I decide to go straight to the office to see how things are going and make sure everything is running smoothly. I delegated many tasks to Daon, and I know he's more than capable of being a C E O, but I'm not proud to admit that part of the reason I did it was to keep him busy, traveling a lot, so I could have m
Jayden point of view.I almost have a heart attack at Simon's revelation, but I relax slightly, realizing that, after all, it could be any married woman in the world."What?" Daon asks incredulously, clearly taken aback by Simon's statement."Yeah, he's head over heels for her, and I'm trying to make him see the bright side. He just gets the good part, which is the sex, while the poor husband deals with the women's annoyances," Simon continues, seemingly unfazed by Daon's reaction.Daon sits next to Simon, facing me, and seems to be processing the information."Married?" Daon asks, trying to grasp the complexities of my situation."Yeah, but don't you agree with me? He's getting the best part of the relationship, which is sex. He spends the afternoon with her, and the rest is up to her husband," Simon argues, still convinced of his viewpoint.Daon considers Simon's words carefully and shakes his head negatively."Sorry, man, but I don't see it that way," Daon disagrees, his voice ting
I didn't know the answer to any of these questions, and hearing this from Daon made it even worse because I was sure he knew the answers."I don't know," I confessed, looking down."Then you're not in love. When you love someone, you want to know everything," Daon concluded."He's right. I even knew the exact days of the month my ex would get her period," Simon added.Talking to them only made me feel worse. I couldn't stop thinking about how I really didn't know anything about her. Maybe they were right."Think about it carefully. I'm sure you'll realize you're not in love," Daon advised with a smile."Yeah. Maybe you guys are right," I admitted reluctantly."Why don't you give Leeji a chance? When we mentioned Daon's celebration today, she didn't want to come, but when we said you were coming, she got all excited," Daon suggested enthusiastically.Leeji was one of Mix's rising stars. Besides being very talented, she was beautiful and fit all the Korean beauty standards, which was wh
Jayden Point of View.I felt her body tremble and saw her eyes fill with tears as she glanced from my eyes to my lips. My tone was pleading; I was almost begging for any sign that I shouldn't give up on her, but she gave me none. She swallowed hard, and when her eyes met mine again, they showed a coldness that nearly froze my soul."I love Daon. Only him! I don't feel anything for you. So move on and be happy with whoever you want," she stated, and I shook my head in denial."He's not even being honest with you!" I said, knowing it might drive them apart, and I realized I would do anything for her."What?" Jane asked, turning her body toward me upon hearing my words. I stepped closer, grabbing her arms."The woman at the table, Louyse, is in love with him, and they almost got together," I revealed, and she smiled, looking disappointed in me."You are really low. He told me about her. He's honest and doesn't play with people, unlike you, who are saying this to turn me against him," Jan
Jayden Point of View.I squeezed her hand and noticed that Daon was very engrossed in a conversation with Simon and Hoshi, so we could enjoy those few moments holding each other's hands. Even though I had been inside her many times, feeling her hold of my hand was the highest level of intimacy we had reached so far. I felt a flutter in my stomach as if a thousand butterflies were flying around. She smiled at me, and for a second, I saw that she felt the same way."Jayden? So, are you going to take me home?" Leeji insisted on her question, her eyes full of expectations fixed on me."I'll think about it," I said provocatively, and Jane abruptly let go of my hand."Who wants to keep dancing? You haven't danced yet, have you, Jayden?" Jane asked, raising an eyebrow."True!" I agreed, knowing she probably wanted to get me out of there."I also want to, shall we? Are you coming, Leeji?" Jessi called, but the youngest was upset and sulked."When I asked you to dance, you didn't want to. Now
Jayden Point of View.With that judgmental look on me and Jane completely drunk in my arms, I couldn't deny it."I can't believe what I'm seeing," Simon grumbled with a disapproving look on his face."I told you! They can't hide it! You should've seen the jealousy on the dance floor, even a blind person would notice they're having something," Jessi emphasized, and I knew it was her who ratted me out. Even though it was ironic for me to be upset about a friend's betrayal while I was betraying my best friend, I lowered my head, feeling that she didn't value our friendship."It's because he can't give my corn cob to anyone!" Jane said, smiling, while Simon seemed confused by what she said."Corn cob?" Simon asked, confused, and I shook my head."Don't even ask, Simon," I advised, and he rolled his eyes, pulling at his hair in frustration.She hugged me and started kissing my neck while Simon ran his hands over his head, not knowing what to do. Jessi tried to calm him down, but I knew she
We left, and Daon placed Jane in the back seat of my car. He quickly got in, sitting beside her, and she immediately nestled into his lap. Every interaction between them, every touch, every word of affection, every "I love you" felt like they were burning my skin with a hot iron. Throughout the drive, I struggled to control myself from pulling her out of his arms. I couldn't keep my eyes on the road because I wanted to look at her constantly, torturing myself with every scene of them together. Halfway there, she fell asleep in his arms, and I knew they would sleep together, he would feel her warmth, he would have her forever, not me. When we finally arrived, he got out of the car with her in his arms, and I didn't have the courage to get out."Do you want to sleep here?" Daon asked, as helpful as ever, and I shook my head. The truth was, I didn't want to see how happy they were anymore, because it reminded me that we would never be."No, I'd better go home," I said, trying to control
Jane Point of view.The questioning look from my husband hovered over me, and my heart seemed to stop beating for a few moments out of fear of what he might have heard. My eyes welled up because Jayden said he didn't want me anymore. Why did that affect me so much? I knew he dominated my body and made me do crazy things, but I always viewed our affair as purely sexual, so why did his rejection bother me so much? Why did I feel so jealous of every woman who approached him last night? Why did I lose control and drink to the point of not remembering anything? I turned my gaze to Jayden, who seemed disappointed but also seemed to smile at seeing me so stunned."So?" Daon asked, demanding an answer I didn't know how to give. Even though I opened my mouth several times, no response came out."I was saying I didn't want any more coffee," Jayden lied without taking his eyes off me for a second, making it clear that I was his prey but also making me breathe a sigh of relief, as at least I woul