Jeyah's POVDarren's eyes were glued at me as I went down the stairs. He stood up and reached his hand for me."You look perfectly beautiful baebubs", Darren complimented."Thank you, I responded, averting my gaze from him.I was a little shy because my brother was also there in the sala, secretly observing us with a teasing smile on his lips. I glared at him and gave him a warning gesture. Gladly, he got what I meant to say and he stopped teasing me around."Please take care of my sister, bro", Andre said in a pleading tone of voice."Yes bro, I will", Darren responded with a gentle smile."Bye boo!", I uttered and hugged my brother."Bye sweetie. Enjoy the party. Take care", Andre replied and kissed my cheek."Enjoy also the party later, boo! Take care", I responded. Then, Darren and I left the house after I said goodbye to nanny.I couldn't help but feel uneasy while I was sitting beside him. He was so handsome in his navy blue long sleeve that was folded up to his elbow. It was ha
Darren's POVI did not know what came to my mind when I decided to be the escort of Jeyah at the Valentine's Party held in the UP campus. I never had done like this before. I mean, it's always the ladies who asked me to be their escort. It sounds conceited, but that's true. It's because I never experienced admiring someone in my entire life. It's always me who is given much attention and it's always me who is adored and loved. That was all I ever wanted from the beginning.But since I met Jeyah, everything turned the other way around. I'm the one who is giving her much attention. I drove her home, I called her, and I even gave her a bouquet of flowers through a delivery. And most of all, I offered to be her escort at this Valentine's Party. I find all of these very unusual.And the fact that she is with me now, gives me an overwhelming emotion.It's my first time feeling this way. Is this what they called 'love'?Until the sweet music echoed on the dance floor. I offered my hand to he
Jeyah's POVAs soon as I entered my room I slumped down on the soft mattress, covering my face with a pillow, and burst into tears. I thought that joining the party would make my day, but I was totally wrong. It was gone wrong more than I ever expected to happen.Why did Darren kiss me, yet he kissed another woman? What was that? A joke?I don't have any right to feel this way. Darren and I are just friends. But I am really hurt and I couldn't do anything about it.Suddenly, I heard steps coming into my room and I know it was my brother Andre."Sweetie, are you still awake? he spoke and flipped the doorknob.I hurriedly wiped my tears away because I'm sure my brother will be worried of me if he sees I'm crying. I stood up and leaned my back on the headboard."Uhm, yes boo", I replied with a casual tone.My brother went closer and sat on my bed."How's the party sweetie? I saw you coming inside", my brother asked while intently looking at me."It's okay boo", I responded trying to hide
Jeyah's POVAfter my class in the afternoon, I fixed my things and bolted out from the room. I told Clarisse that I need to go ahead and couldn't go with the group mates this time because my brother texted me telling me that he already booked a ticket for us to take our flight to South Korea."Oh, so you'll be out of the country for a while bubs?", Clarisse spoke."Yes bubs, we need to be at my mom's wedding or else she would be upset. I already asked permission from our professor bubs, so I think there's no problem anymore. Anyway, I'll be out for only two days. Kindly tell our group mates bubs. Thank you", I said and then left, heading to where I parked my car.In my mind, it's better to stay away from Darren even just for a while and divert my attention to other things so, it's easy for me to forget him. I know I can do it. I need to do it because the feelings I have for him, could never be reciprocated.After I settled the steering wheel, I started the engine and pulled my way hom
Darren's POV"I think we are lacking now!", I said as we gathered at the oval."Yes bubs, Jeyah is not around, she is now traveling to South Korea with her brother", Clarisse responded as he combed her hair with her hand."Oh no!", Eduard mumbled.I was just silent because I don't want to be obvious to my group mates. But deep inside my heart, I'm a little sad because she is not with us right now."So, shall we go now?', I asked.Everyone answered in chorus. So we get inside the car and as soon as we're settled in, we left the school campus, heading in our way to our favorite hangout place. I feel so empty while driving. I missed her already, but it's better to set aside these feelings because it's not gonna work out. She is still in love with Ryle and I don't want to be her second choice.We reached at the Ninyo Food Cuisine and as usual, we're at the table intended for us. We ordered food and wine then as soon as our order is served, we began partaking in it. Sam, as the clown of ou
Jeyah's POV It was the wedding day of my mom and I could see how excited she was. She smiles a lot while putting on her wedding gown. She was like a teenager who just started having a puppy love while secretly giggling to the bone. Well, at the age of forty, I can say my mom still looks pretty and even looks younger than her age. At first, I don't want her to get married again because I was thinking she would neglect us when she already have another family. But later, I realized I need to consider her feelings of longing for a better half with whom she would spend the rest of her life. What matters to me now is her own happiness. And upon seeing how happy and excited she is now, makes me happy too. I was standing outside the room, while looking intently at the gay beauty artist who was doing my mom's makeup over. "Are you okay sweetie?", Andre suddenly approached me and encircled his hand around my waist. "Yeah, I'm fine boo.", I responded and smiled at him. "Have you met Hyungmin?
Jeyah's POV The wedding celebration went over and all the guests left the reception hall. I took a quick glance at my brother, who was still talking to Hyungmin's cousin. Obviously, the woman was attracted to him. Well, no wonder, Andre was undeniably handsome and has a strong sex appeal. I smiled upon thinking that I have something to tease him, as soon as we returned home. After I talked to mom, Hyungmin approached me, and we had a few casual talks. We talked a lot of things about life, work and family. Until he asked me something personal. "Namja chingu isseo, Jeyah?", he asked in Korean language. I understand what does it mean to say. He was asking me if I already have a boyfriend. Andre was right, Hyungmin was interested in me but I don't have any romantic feelings for him except that I treat him as my brother. My mom is already married to his dad, so he is now my stepbrother and that's what matters most. Aside from that no more. "Jeyah?", Hyungmin spoke, when he noticed I w
Darren's POV I woke up when my alarm clock was ringing. It was already eight in the morning. I remembered, I have to pick mom and my sisters at the airport at nine, so I hurriedly jumped out of bed and grabbed my towel. I was not expecting they would be coming here. Well, my family never missed my birthday ever since. Except for my dad, because he has been a busy person all his life. After fifteen minutes of hot shower, I went out from the bathroom and got dressed in my polo shirt and blue jeans. Suddenly, I got a call from messenger. I know it's coming from my group mates because I set a different notification for them. "Bubs, happy birthday!!!" everyone exclaimed in chorus. "Thank you!" All of them except Jeyah had joined the group call. I'm a little bit upset that she wasn't joining us. I had in mind, maybe she is still sleeping this time. "Bubs, you looked so fresh!", Angela spoke. "Uhm, I'll be going to the airport to pick mom and my sisters.", I responded casually. "Oh I