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REUNION.
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2025-03-14 06:40:11Hayami saw the man she had been with the night before; now, sober, she could see in more detail. She looked at his black hair cut in a modern style, his light green eyes that were more visible in the light than in the darkness of a club or hotel room. The color of his eyes stood out against his fair complexion; his height of 6'11" was just as she remembered. Noah was dressed in a black business suit. Hayami approached the four who were still standing; he looked at her with surprise and disbelief.
"If you stare at me so much, you'll wear me out," Hayami said, laughing. This situation amused her greatly, seeing his attractive, yet confused face.
"Noah, this is my sister, Hayami," Isabel introduced.
"Nice to meet you." Isabel didn't mention she had a sister, though.
Noah replied, extending his hand as if it were the first time he had seen her.
"Clearly, I'm the unmentionable one in the family."
Hayami greeted Noah, who was still incredulous at the unusual situation.
"So you're my future "official" brother-in-law? I hope you're happy in your arranged marriage."
"HAYAMI..."
Her father raised his voice in an annoyed tone, reprimanding her.
"Oh, Dad! Why are you upset? Is it true, or am I lying?"
He turned his questioning gaze on his sister, who simply avoided him.
"Now I understand why they didn't mention you."
Noah replied, his gaze fixed on hers.
"Dinner is served. You may go to the dining room."
One of the staff announced, breaking the tense atmosphere of the conversation between Hayami and Noah.
"Thank you, let's go now."
Jasmine replied with a smile that reflected a bit of discomfort.
"Let's go to the dining room."
The woman finished speaking to those present. The four of them walked toward the dining room and sat down. Noah sat next to Isabel, across from Hayami. The waitresses served dinner to each of those present at the table.
"So tell me, brother-in-law, when is the wedding? Because I don't see an engagement ring on my little sister's finger?"
Hayami asked as she cut a piece of meat and brought it to her mouth.
"It'll be on June 17th, and as for the ring, of course she'll have one."
He replied seriously, looking at Hayami's red hair, which made her look very pretty.
"It's February 20th, which means it will be in four months... Sis, you still have time to back out."
"Well..."
Isabel managed to say before being interrupted.
"Do you have any problem with me marrying your sister?"
Noah interrupted Isabel.
"Me? No problem. If she's already decided, I'm no one to stop her. It's just that I don't believe in arranged marriages; they're a waste of time."
"Hayami! Don't interfere in your sister's business."
Jasmine scolded Hayami, something she didn't do often.
"Okay, I won't interfere."
Hayami sipped the red wine in front of her.
"You're definitely not someone who needs to be seriously introduced," Noah said mockingly. Hayami placed her wine glass on the table and was about to retort, but was interrupted by her younger sister.
"My sister lived in Canada for a few years and just returned to start a new job, though she hasn't mentioned which one; she's very private about her affairs."
Isabel tried to change the course of the conversation.
"Oh, so you work?"
He blurted out, as if it were believable.
"And what do you do?"
Hayami asked defiantly.
"Noah has just been promoted to the presidency of the family business."
Isabel replied, feeling like a mediator between the two; He even felt like he was in his favorite movie, "Shrek 2," when Shrek and the king were having a tense conversation at dinner. He smiled slightly, thinking that the only thing missing was the food flying through the air like in the movie.
"Oh, I mean... Your dad gave you his old position."
"It's one of the best tequila companies in the country, called "CURVOS."
Isabel replied, to which Hayami only smiled upon hearing the company's name.
"To me, he's still the guy his father gave him the position."
Noah's patience had run out because that girl was somewhat cheeky and disrespectful, which he clearly didn't like. He was thinking that even though he'd had one of the best nights, it wasn't enough to make that girl like him.
Hayami got up from the table before he could say a word.
"Excuse me, I'll go. Dinner was very nice and all, but I have plans for tonight."
She glanced at her sister.
"I did my part by attending dinner, but don't make me stay."
"Thank you, sister. Don't worry, I'll see you later."
"Where are you going? You went out yesterday, and will you do it again today?"
Jasmine asked before Hayami left the dining room.
"Mom, don't worry, yesterday wasn't a big deal."
She looked deeply at Noah; Isabel noticed that look and smiled slightly. She knew her sister and the hints she could throw.
"Enjoy your meal."
Hayami turned to Noah this time.
"Thank you."
He replied without even looking at her, an act that didn't matter to her.
Hayami left the dining room and went up to her room. In the dining room, a call from Noah's phone interrupted their ongoing conversation.
"Excuse me?"
"Sure, son, go ahead."
Jasmine replied smilingly. Noah walked to the front door and answered the call.
"Now what do you want? I'm at my fiancée's house."
"Oh, sorry, I forgot you mentioned it last night. I just wanted to know if you were going to the club tonight."
Carlos was the one calling, who waited for his friend's answer.
"No, not today. Besides, I have an important meeting tomorrow."
"Okay, understood, then see you another day."
"Yeah, okay, okay."
As he answered his friend's call, he saw Hayami get off, carrying her bag over one shoulder. Noah hung up the phone quickly to address Hayami before she left.
"I have something of yours."
"What something?"
She asked, curious. Noah reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out the earring.
"I was already finding it strange that something so expensive was from a Stripe."
He said, handing her the earring.
"Believe it, if it was, it wouldn't have been enough to pay me for that night."
She replied, annoyed.
"Can you imagine what your sister would think?"
"What would she think if she found out her fiancé slept with her beloved sister? First, I'm sure she wouldn't care about the other one; neither of us knew, and the third wasn't that big a deal. Forget it, I did it the moment I left that room, and... Well, see you."
Hayami turned her back on Noah; he just thought she was annoying, but he just had to put up with her every time he visited Isabel.
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REBOUND LOVE... FRIENDSHIP.
Noah returned to the dining room; Isabel smiled at him, which he did too. Dinner continued, and when it was over, Isabel's parents left them alone in the living room."Now that my parents are gone, I want to apologize for my sister; she's a little...""Weird, huh?"Isabel just laughed, embarrassed, at the man in front of her."Well, yes, she has a bit of a temper... She says things as they mean them, but deep down, she's a good person with a big heart; she has her reasons for being the way she is."Noah snorted."Yes, but very, very... Deep down. Don't worry about your sister's attitude.""Yes, I know."Isabel stood up from the flesh-colored sofa in the luxurious living room; Noah did too."I have to go, Isabel. I have a meeting tomorrow, and there are new people joining the company, from secretaries to new partners.""Yes, I hope you have a nice day; we've been talking."They both walked toward the large front door of the house. Noah approached Isabel and kissed her on the cheek as a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14REBOUND LOVE... SURPRISE.
The alarm clock rang, and Hayami turned it off somewhat lazily. She got out of bed and put on a song on her cell phone while she took a bath. When she got out, she dressed in a black skirt. It was circular; it reached below her knees, and a long-sleeved blouse that was a bit sheer. Her black bra was slightly visible. She sat on the bed and put on black sneakers. She didn't like high heels, but coming from a family where image was the most "important" thing, she got used to wearing them when necessary. She combed her wavy hair and let it fall down her back and shoulders. Her makeup was very natural, nothing heavy. She put on a dark red lipstick. She loved those colors. When she finished, she grabbed a few things and put them in a white bag. Leaving her room, she grabbed some sunglasses and, going downstairs, headed to the kitchen, where she sat at an island in the middle of the room. The maid served her a juice."Don't be mean, give me a strong coffee instead, please.""Yes, miss, righ
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14REBOUND LOVE... SURPRISE II.
The meeting was over; Noah was still in a trance, not only at Isabel's house, where he had to tolerate it, but now at work. It seemed strange to him that Isabel hadn't mentioned anything about acquiring a share in the company and that it was in his older sister's name.Noah got up from his seat. They toured the company, and Mr. Beltrán said his goodbyes before leaving. Noah pointed out Alejandro's office."Which will be my office?"Hayami asked, approaching Noah."Yes, come on, I'll show you."They walked and, after passing Ariel's desk, arrived at an office directly across from Noah's. The company offices were made of transparent glass, very elegant; everything could be seen, although they also had a blind that could provide privacy."This will be your office, right across from mine."He said with a touch of displeasure. He didn't understand why she bothered him; maybe it was her personality."Perfect. I imagine Angelica is in front of my office, right?"Hayami hugged the shoulders o
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14REBOUND LOVE... PROVOCATION.
Two weeks had passed, and Hayami and Noah's relationship had been what you might call "peaceful": the occasional bad joke between the two, but nothing remarkable. At work, everything was going very well; the company was proceeding as it should according to the strategies Noah implemented with Hayami. He hated to admit it, but she was very good at her job.That night, Noah and Isabel were going out to do some pending wedding things; although neither of them was excited about the event, it was something they had discussed beforehand."I'm in my room. Come up. I want to talk privately about something important."Noah read the message on his cell phone. Just as he was arriving at Isabel's house, upon entering, the maid took him to Isabel's room. When he knocked, she opened the door. Noah entered, and Isabel closed the door...After talking for a few minutes, Isabel got up from her vanity cushion, while he was still sitting on the bed, looking at her with his green eyes that caught the att
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14REBOUND LOVE... DRESS.
Isabel got out of bed, checked her alarm, stretched a little, and took off her clothes to take a shower before meeting Noah at the "Novias" bridal dress boutique. She thought about how clever they must have been in choosing the boutique's name, but despite the obvious name, it was one of the best boutiques in the city.After finishing her shower, she put on a pair of jeans and a black blouse and finally left her room. She headed to her sister's room, thinking she'd be ready to leave together. She knocked on the door, but there was no answer. After knocking three more times, each time more intensely, she opened the door only to realize that Hayami's bed was empty and untouched.Isabel rubbed her forehead, annoyed."She didn't come home to sleep again."She said to herself as she snorted; She didn't understand why, being the younger of the two, she had to scold her older sister almost all the time. Her cell phone started ringing; she thought it was her sister; however, when she looked a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14REBOUND LOVE... CANCELLATION.
Noah leaned with his arms crossed against Hayami's office door as he watched her, intently typing on her computer."What happened?"Hayami asked, stopping typing to look at him when she sensed the man's presence."You'll be here today, right?""I should. Although I don't agree, I'm sure she doesn't want to be; she's been acting strange these past few days.""She's too old to make her own decisions; you shouldn't interfere with them."Hayami looked at him with displeasure as he continued to lean against the door."That's why I hate this "rich" society."Hayami continued typing on her computer; he just continued to watch her. His expression had changed to an annoyed one; he didn't understand why a simple question could have ruined her day."Are you bringing your boyfriend?""Who?"She asked again, still looking at him with apparent annoyance."That boyfriend you mentioned that time.""Ah... He's not my boyfriend, he's a guy I'm dating, nothing special. To answer your question, I won't t
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14REBOUND LOVE... TRUE REASONS.
Night had completely fallen; there was silence in the house. Hayami was lying in her room. After sighing, she got up, thinking she had given her sister enough time to calm down and explain what had happened, since she didn't understand anything. She left her room and went to Isabel's. She didn't knock, just opened the door, looking at Isabel sitting at her vanity, combing the hair she inherited from her father."What happened? I don't understand."Isabel exhaled, put the brush on the vanity, and looked at Hayami with her black eyes, puffy from crying so much. Hayami noticed that detail."Are you in love?"She blurted out the first question that had come to mind.She smiled."Yes, very much in love.""It's... with... Noah?"She asked, hesitant. She had thought it wasn't like that, but seeing her sister's swollen eyes made her doubt it."No. It's the father of this baby.""That's what I don't understand, explain it to me."She sat down on the bed."I'm in love with another man named Hug
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14REBOUND LOVE... OFFER.
Hayami arrived at the office very punctually, as she did every morning. Ariel looked at her with displeasure, but despite that, Hayami greeted her politely. After receiving a reluctant "good morning" from Ariel, she approached Angélica, who was already at her post."Good morning, Miss."Angélica said as she fixed a strand of hair."Good morning, "Angie." Is there anything I need to do?"No, Miss.""Okay, then do me two favors: first, could you get me a latte from the cafeteria? And second, could you connect me with my accountant?""Yes, Miss. I'll get your coffee now, and as soon as I get back, I'll put you in touch with your accountant.""Thank you, you're very nice."Hayami smiled; Angélica did too, a little blushing. Her boss smiled at her every morning; She was very happy to work with her.Hayami entered her office, looked out her window at the slightly cloudy sky, and thought that day wasn't the best she'd seen since arriving from Canada. Angélica asked permission to enter and, u
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14
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REBOUND LOVE... COEXISTENCE.
"Do you like them?""Of course I do, love, they're beautiful!"The blonde girl responded excitedly, looking at the wedding rings."I know they're not very expensive, but...""That doesn't matter. The important thing is that we'll love each other forever."She hugged him, giving him a tender, innocent kiss..."Is anyone there?"She waved Noah's hand in front of Hayami, who looked lost while holding some rings."Of course I'm here. Can't you see me?"She replied, annoyed. In the last few days, after Ivan's arrival, her memories returned like weapons that didn't pierce her heart, but rather her pride, which made her feel stupid."How do you see these?"Noah asked, having no idea what was going through her mind."Yes, I think they're fine, they're very pretty... Hey, by the way, what did you do with the engagement ring you were going to give my sister?""I saved it, why? Do you want it? If so, I can give it to you."She pressed her septum with her fingers."You're immature, have they told
REBOUND LOVE... EXPLANATIONS.
Hugo stood before Isabel's father, who looked at him very annoyed."Sir, I will marry your daughter.""I have no choice but to accept it."The imposing man replied, but he was looking at his eldest daughter.Isabel took Hugo's hand."Hayami told me it will be in a month, right?"Jazmín asked calmly."That's right, Mom."Isabel replied fearfully."And where will the wedding be?"The man sitting with his arms crossed asked again."If I may give my opinion... All the preparations for my wedding with your daughter were almost ready, so you can get married with all those arrangements, no problem."Noah, sitting next to Hayami, commented. Isabel had asked him to be at that meeting for Hugo, because she was afraid for her father."That's fine, since I won't put a single peso into that wedding."The girls' father said, getting up from his seat and leaving.Hayami smiled at the others' awkward expressions."Well, sister, we have to finish some wedding matters. Don't pay attention to Dad, he'll
REBOUND LOVE... DESTINATION?
Noah got out of his car and sighed, knowing Isabel was waiting for him. When he knocked on the door, the employee opened it, leading him into the living room where Isabel was waiting."Hmm...""What do you mean, he's your friend?!"Isabel immediately questioned him without even letting him say hello.He touched his forehead as he looked down."He's an old college classmate; I didn't know he was your sister's ex.""The ex-idiot who made her look like a coward.""Well, whatever, you never told me his name."Noah approached her, taking a seat next to Isabel."I know, excuse me, I never thought in this big world you two would know each other.""How's your sister? I heard she left the company early.""Not just the company, but the house too."He sighed deeply."Knowing her, I know where she is or what she's doing.""Hey! I didn't know your sister was a natural redhead; I thought she dyed her hair, if her skin tone is lighter, but I thought it was because she only spends her time locked up
REBOUND LOVE... ABSENT.
Hayami arrived home and, upon entering, quickly ran upstairs. Isabel, who was reading a book in the living room, watched her walk past quickly before hearing her bedroom door slam shut. Isabel left her book on the sofa and went up to Hayami's room. After knocking and getting no response, she opened the door, seeing her sister lying on the bed with her forearm covering her closed eyes, biting her lower lip."Did something happen at the office?"Hayami didn't answer."What happened, Hayami?"Isabel asked worriedly when Hayami didn't answer.Hayami took her hand from her face and looked at Isabel, who was standing in front of her."What's wrong? ... That life hates me, that simple, that my heart is a traitor for beating for someone who destroyed it without remorse, without consideration, that fate is playing tricks on me, first making me have something with Noah, and now this.""I don't understand.""Ivan arrived at the office today."Isabel's face grew more concerned when she learned wh
REBOUND LOVE... WHO BROKE MY HEART.
Ariel told Noah that the taxi was waiting downstairs. Upon hearing this, he got up from his seat, grabbing Hayami's car keys, which he had left on his desk that morning, though she hadn't asked for them."Surely she doesn't remember, so she forgets everything."He said, a little annoyed, as he tucked the keys into his pants. Noah left the office and saw Ariel looking at him, indeed, with some compliment, but he just smiled at her before entering the elevator.As he went down and left the office, just as Ariel had told him, the taxi was waiting. As he got in, Noah gave the address of the place where he had picked up Hayami the night before.After a few minutes of driving, Noah arrived at Hayami's car. He got out of the taxi, paid for her ride, walked over to Hayami's car, and put the keys in. As he opened the car, he smelled her scent. Apparently, he liked the scent of perfume, but it was always a soft aroma, not at all overpowering. He sighed, got into the car, and, starting it, heade
REBOUND LOVE... HANGOVER.
Hayami woke up feeling very lazy, and with a severe hangover, but she knew it was Monday and she had to go to the office, even though she had an important position and could skip it if she wanted. She didn't like missing work because of a night out. She got out of bed, took off the long blouse she'd slept in, and took a shower. When she got out, she dressed in a long-sleeved white shirt and a tight black skirt that fell below her knees. She put on black slippers, brushed her hair, leaving its waves loose, grabbed her sunglasses and purse, and left the room, trying not to make any noise. She didn't want to run into her sister, who would obviously attract her attention.As she left the house, she looked at the family chauffeur, approached him, and asked him to take her to the office, since her car had been left there the night before.Noah woke up with a slight headache; He wondered if it was because he'd interrupted his sleep or because he'd had to put up with a drunken Hayami.He cont
REBOUND LOVE... CLUB II.
Hayami entered the club and, once inside, sat at the bar and immediately ordered a tequila. She downed it in one gulp."Give me another one, please."She asked the man tending the bar. He quickly poured her the tequila she ordered. She was about to take her drink when a blond man sat next to her, staring at her. She noticed him but ignored him."Are you coming alone?"Hayami looked at him, but signaled her hatred with a nod. She was trying to say she didn't hear him because of the music, although she was lying; she didn't want to deal with anyone tonight.He leaned closer to her."What if you're coming alone?"He almost shouted so she could hear."Uh, no! I'm here with my boyfriend, he just went to the bathroom."She jerked her thumb in the direction of the bathroom."Too bad."The blond man replied with a mischievous smile."Yeah, too bad."She responded sarcastically, faking a small smile.The guy pulled away from her, and when he did, he finally took a drink. He ordered another one
REBOUND LOVE... CLUB.
Isabel was sitting next to her sister in that restaurant. She was nervous because she would see Hugo after five weeks of not seeing him, but her nervousness stemmed more from the fact that Hayami would meet him. She was afraid of what her sister would think of him. In the past, things hadn't gone well for her with a man of Hugo's same status. She knew the history between her sister and that man, but she also understood there were things she didn't know about. She really didn't know what her sister thought. She had dated several men in those ten years, but they never lasted. It always broke their hearts, although she said it wasn't intentional, just that she couldn't be with someone she didn't love.Hugo and Noah entered the restaurant where the two girls were waiting for him. Noah had arranged for Hayami to meet him. Hayami looked at him, noticing he was a boy with black hair, just like his eyes. He was the same height as Noah. Hayami lightly bumped Isabel's elbow with his elbow."He'
REBOUND LOVE... OFFER.
Hayami arrived at the office very punctually, as she did every morning. Ariel looked at her with displeasure, but despite that, Hayami greeted her politely. After receiving a reluctant "good morning" from Ariel, she approached Angélica, who was already at her post."Good morning, Miss."Angélica said as she fixed a strand of hair."Good morning, "Angie." Is there anything I need to do?"No, Miss.""Okay, then do me two favors: first, could you get me a latte from the cafeteria? And second, could you connect me with my accountant?""Yes, Miss. I'll get your coffee now, and as soon as I get back, I'll put you in touch with your accountant.""Thank you, you're very nice."Hayami smiled; Angélica did too, a little blushing. Her boss smiled at her every morning; She was very happy to work with her.Hayami entered her office, looked out her window at the slightly cloudy sky, and thought that day wasn't the best she'd seen since arriving from Canada. Angélica asked permission to enter and, u
