The large hand of the clock seems moving faster for Harriet. It’s not been that long since she heard that Zion and Reese met in the living room and now, it is almost the time for the party to starts. She tried so hard to rest inside her air conditioned room but somehow, things just made her mind messy. In fact, she was unable to sleep well last night. It just that she contemplated a lot on how she’ll face Cassius after the day they went outside to check for their clothes. That day should end with them trying the clothes but they had fun eating outside together, joining games and trying to change the future. It was so fun. So fun that Harriet wonders if she’s allowed to feel this happy whenever she’s with Cassius. What confused her too is that when she heard that Zion came her for Reese, she felt something unexpected. She worries about him rather than feeling jealous to see him together with another woman. Is it because she knows that Zion does not like Reese? Or there’s somethin
“I notice that you cheer up the room when you walk in.” “...” “You are an inspiration to so many with the way you carry yourself and project the image of someone strong and independent. I learn so much just from being around you.” “...” “You’re always low-key and laid-back, yet you command attention with every move you make. There’s really something about you that is so uplifting.” “...” “You remind me of a garden in bloom. It must be because you always look so cool, fresh and lovely.” “...” Ever since Harriet asked Cassius to tell unique compliments which resemble those from the books, Cassius started spurting countless of compliments with nonchalant face, as if he was only forced to do this. He knows that Harriet is trying so hard to lessen the thick atmosphere between them, and he’s willing to help. As he muttered many, Harriet stared blankly at him. What the hell? What’s wrong with him? She got goosebumps. She wanted to complain about it, but it seemed like Cassius, w
“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Wyatt’s house. Before I start, I would like to thank all of my friends, my faithful partners and trustful personalities who took time to come in this party.”Astell cast a look to Reese and to Zion who’s standing beside her. They both smiled at him as they nodded their heads.If there is one more person whom Astell wanted to see right now, it is Sorren Fabroa. However, he didn’t see the chairman of the Fantell group no matter where he looked around. He proved that what his secretary told him just a moment ago is true. That Sorren couldn’t attend the party on time because something came up. But Astell wished that Sorren could join them even at the last minute. Among everyone, Astell is thankful at Sorren the most.Breathing out for a second, Astell continued his welcome speech.“Tonight, I invited everyone to a very special occasion. I remember the last speech that I prepared a month ago. I think, some of you remember how I stuttered duri
Since I saw Cassius when he fetched me from my room, my heart has been beating so fast. An uncontrollably pounding heart. ‘Is it because Cassius is so handsome?’ I lifted my head and looked at the man dancing with me. Maybe it is. After I decided to move on from Zion, I started to feel good and my heart races whenever I see good -looking person. I roughly made this judgement and stopped thinking more. This is because there was something I had to do first. I looked down, watching my feet and restraining myself from making any mistake. Two steps after, I stepped on Cassius’ feet again. We both ceased from moving while our hands are holding together. I stayed my eyes downcast before slowly looking back at his gaze. “Does it hurt?” Cassius didn’t answer. I guess the rhetorical question was too bad that he won’t bother answering it. How many times did I step on his feet? My fingers aren’t enough to count all. As Cassius did not respond or move at all after my inquiry, the sile
Third Person’s POV It is only natural for Harriet to dance with Cassius.Because he is his boyfriend.If Harriet will dance with Zion first, it is not different from saying that they are having affairs behind Cassius’ back.However, while Zion was watching the two dancing together, he felt like it was him who was stabbed behind his back.It’s the worst.There was blood in his eyes while sipping his wine and watching the two. He seemed very angry and disappointed. That very expression is something Reese could not ignore.“Zion.”Reese called him and took a step closer to his side.“Do you also want to dance together?”Zion’s clutch on the glass has tightened. But he did not look back at her and instead kept his eyes to the two at the dance floor.“I may not be a good dancer. But I will try my best,” Reese murmured, fidgeting her fingers.“I am sorry,” Zion answered. “I wanted to dance with the birthday celebrant first.” He looked at her and smiled calculatedly. “I think, it will be be
Third Person’s POV Zion calmed down. He felt better after talking.He let out a big sighed and peered into her eyes.His heart, which had been racing, began to calm down as he spoke. All hostility and jealousy left him and as expected the answer was to confess.Zion smiled at her while thinking that way.Harriet opened her mouth, like fish under the water. She looked blankly at Zion and pondered what the hell did he say just now.She gawked at him, his eyes and his sincere beam.“You… what?” Harriet asked.Harriet couldn’t believe it, so she asked back, thinking that she might have heard it wrong.“Yeah. That’s right. I love you.”But Zion said the same hing again with a face that was too casual.He said he loves her.Ah, headache.Harriet staggered a little and he Zion caught her in his arms.She was so dumbfounded. At the time she realized that she will stop liking him and that she was starting to move on, he came like this and threw a bomb right on her face.Oh how cruel he is?!H
Third Person’s POV “W-Why? The three of you, why are you here?” Reese asked at the three bullies whom she did not expect to see at the party. Jannah, Cherry and Kimberly looked at each other and laughed. “Why can’t we go here? We were acquainted with Harriet,” Cherry explained. Reese snorted. How thick their face are to call themselves as Harriet’s acquaintance when they bullied her a lot in high school. ‘And what did my father and my idiot sister thought when they invited these b*tches?’ Reese thought. “It is so funny that the adopted daughter dared to question our presence,” Kimberly added. When the ‘adopted daughter’ term was brought up, some of the guest tended their ways to their direction. Reese felt the prickling stares towards her side. Her heart dropped to the pit of her stomach as the cold wave of dread washed over her. She was waiting for the day when Astell would announce her as his second daughter. Now, some accidentally found out her identity, but in a very emba
Zion’s secretary glanced at his boss through the front mirror of the car while driving.Zion is smiling while looking outside the window.For the past few days, Vincent noticed that Zion wasn’t in a great mood. He thought that something good probably happened in this party, and he is right!It’s not been that long since Zion confessed his feelings to Harriet. Saying his secret, he felt as if a huge sword was pulled out from his chest and his heart doesn’t feel heavy anymore.‘So, confessing is the only answer.’ All thorns disappeared on his mind. His family, his cousin and his plan to seduce Reese, Zion forgot everyone. He only looks forward to the next day with Harriet. Because he promised to do his best so that Harriet would like him they way she did before.He is still not sure what really happened in the future which Harriet saw, and that’s why she’s preventing herself from loving him. Yet, Zion won’t stoop low.When Zion saw the road towards the Fabroa mansion which the car pa