What he meant was pretty evident, and after blushing in response, she pushed him away before grumbling, “T-that was only a regular kiss! Don’t overthink it! Bah, just leave already! Go back to your stupid work!” Watching as she marched off, Hanley felt even more helpless than before. As if he could concentrate after what she had just done! Clenching his fists, he then caught up to her before starting to pull the surprised woman back toward his lounge! “H-hey! What gives? Didn’t you say you wanted to work?” “You were sexually frustrated before this, right? Well I’m just doing us both a favor first!” “…What? H-how the hell was I sexually frustrated?! You’re the one who’s being horny! L-let go!” Raising a slight brow, Hanley replied, “…So… I should just leave now-” “W-wait! You… You’re not to leave so casually after playing with my heart like this! Take responsibility for my feelings…” grumbled Fabiola as she hugged his waist, prompting Hanley to smile before pinning her aga
Gulping slightly, he turned to face Neal’s ward… and to his dismay, Neal, who was sitting next to his hospital bed, had his phone in his hand, his fists clenched. Seriously, just how much did his boy have to suffer…? Neal had been scheduled to discharge today, and deep down, he had been wondering if Fabiola would finally consider paying him a visit… Alas, all he got was that fucking message, and to make matters worse, she even deleted it shortly after! What the hell did she take him for…?! Raising a slight brow, Maison, who hadn’t seen the message, was prompted to pat Neal on the shoulder while saying, “Hey, why the long face? You’re getting discharged, aren’t you? Smile a little!” “Right? Fabiola’s probably just absent because she’s busy or something…” added Yulia. Upon hearing that, Lea pursed her lips before muttering, “…If anything, she’s anything but… She… Just sent a message in the group chat, saying that she was going to have the time of her life tomorrow by the sea…”
...Huh? But she did consider his feelings… Why else would she have deleted her text? That aside, this serious nature… It didn’t feel like the Luna she knew at all. Unsure how to even respond, Fabiola took a long while before finally replying, “…I… I just assumed that Neal could take it… We’re all adults, after all-” “Oh yeah? Then why did you do all those things when Hanley was upset? Fabiola, you only think it’s manageable for Neal because you no longer care! I don’t care if you’re in love with Hanley! But you can’t just dump Neal aside and treat him like a complete stranger once you’re done with him! If I knew this would happen, then I would’ve…!” “…Would’ve…?” “…Just… Forget what I said… Here, have this… I bought this nightgown recently and I haven’t had a chance to wear it yet… I think it’d look great on you, so… Just take it and enjoy yourself…” Following that, Luna left without another word, leaving Fabiola momentarily too shocked to even respond… What was all that about?
“Nothing, of course! I no longer feel anything romantically for him, and I refuse to mock him by being by his side simply out of pity… He would probably think the same,” replied Fabiola. Nodding in response, Hanley then said, “Exactly, and as you said, we’re all adults here. If he can’t recover from this loss, then maybe he needs to grow up a little. Don’t worry, I’m sure he’ll eventually come through… With that said, stop putting so much pressure on yourself, alright…? At the end of the day, love simply can’t be forced…” …Hanley certainly had a point… It took her a while, but she eventually revealed a subtle smile before saying, “…I suppose… Anyway, I told you what was on my mind, so start singing, alright…?” “…You still need me to coax you now that your worries are gone?” “Why not? Listening to your singing will still make me feel even better anyway…” replied Fabiola as she hugged his waist, prompting the helpless man to sigh before starting to sing… Though he had a bass vo
Shortly after, she was greeted by the sight of a long, red carpet leading out of the villa. The sides were filled with blooming bright flowers and colorful balloons, and as the sea breeze blew, countless petals began flying around, making the view even more amazing than it already was! But that wasn’t all. Standing at the end of the carpeted path, was a group of familiar faces, all smiling at her from beneath a flowery arch… They included her parents, siblings, and even close friends…! Literally everyone was here! Now starting to wonder whether she was dreaming again, she turned to look at Hanley before asking, “…What-” “I told you that I’d host a wedding for you, didn’t I…? Remember, we never really hosted a proper wedding after we got married, so… I figured that it was high time I gave you one. At the end of the day, it’s always better to get the blessings from your partner’s family members. Oh, and if you’re wondering how I planned all this without you knowing… Well, just reme
...Was there even a point in doing that anymore? Not only had he rejected her love for years, but she had also moved past him, so… “…There’s plenty more fish in the sea, so why not find someone else? I’m sure you’ll eventually find a woman who will love you just as much… And following that, you’ll be even happier than I am now.” …So that was how she truly felt, huh? To think that this was the same woman who vowed to one day marry him… Though his heart was crushed, Neal eventually forced a smile before saying, “…I see. Well… I hope you’ll forevermore be happy, then… Here…” Watching as Neal extended his hand, Fabiola was startled to see a jade emblem… The same one that she kept promising to buy for him when they got married back when they were still kids… She still remembered how he’d keep saying that he’d never marry her, and that she was too old-fashioned, yet… Oh, how things had changed… It took her a while, but she eventually managed to force herself to say, “…Thank you,
As Maison and Frank walked up to her side, Hanley himself could already be seen waiting for her at the pedestal. With his custom tuxedo on and his hair combed backward, he looked even more stunning than usual… And after taking a deep breath, she began walking toward him. Though Frank really didn’t want to see her go, he knew that he shouldn’t stop her. With that, he simply glared at Hanley before growling, “…Be good to her unless you want a thorough beating.” “Rest assured, I will be… That aside… You look absolutely stunning, Princess…” replied Hanley with a chuckle as he gently held Fabiola’s hand. Beaming in response, Fabiola then said, “Likewise, Prince Charming…” With how affectionately the two were staring at each other, Zivon couldn’t help but nod to himself. Now that was what true love looked like… Shaking his head, he then turned to look at his wife who had a purple dress on… And honestly, it made sense why so many people thought she was Fabiola’s sister. After all,
Now that the main event was over and he had seen how happy she was, there really was no reason for him to continue staying there… Unbeknownst to him, however, there was actually someone who noticed him leaving… And that someone was Luna. However, rather than feeling sorry for him, she had a subtle smile on her face. After all, she had been waiting for such a chance for ages now… Alas, before she could even start walking toward him, she felt someone holding her wrist… It was Tiffany. “Now isn’t the time for you to make a move, dear…” Frowning slightly, Luna replied, “…Why not? We’re both single, and Fabiola’s married too. When else is the proper time to strike?” “Any time but now… He definitely needs some alone time, and… Let’s face it, he won’t be able to forget about her anytime soon-” “That’s a minor challenge, and as you already know, I’m all for challenges. Just you wait and see, Mom! I’ll definitely make him mine in no time!” Upon hearing that, Ian couldn’t help but