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
Darren's POVEveryone is already prepared in going to the party, except me. It was still six in the evening and the party will start at 7:30. I still have an hour and half to prepare myself, but I feel like I'm not in the mood. Until I heard a soft knock on the door."Chum, can I come in?", it was Dolly's voice."Yes, come in, sweetheart."My sister entered and grinned at me. But she furrowed her brows, upon seeing that I wasn't ready yet."Chum, what's wrong?", she asked, and sat beside me on the bed."Nothing sweetheart. Uhm you look so pretty my dear sister!?", I exclaimed, trying to change the topic."I know it, right?", she smirked while intently looking straight into my eyes."Chum, you have to get dressed now, we are leaving in thirty minutes. C'mon, what's wrong with you? What's that sullen face? Are you not excited for your birthday party, chum?", she asked while raising one of her brows."C'mon! Take a quick shower now, and I'll prepare the best suit you'll gonna wear", Dolly
Jeyah's POVI woke up when my phone was ringing. I'm sure it was a call from messenger and probably coming from my group mates. I reached for my phone and when I noticed that it was a group call, I just ignored it and did not join them. An internal conflict between my mind and heart occurs and I don't know what am I going to do. My mind says, that even I'll not be around at Darren's birthday party, still it's okay for him. But my heart says if I will not attend, he will look for me and will become upset.Suddenly, I heard a soft knock on the door so I stood up and opened it. My brother's compelling aura caught my sight. "Good morning, sweetie! How's your sleep?", Andre asked as he entered the room and sat on the couch near my bed."I'm fine, boo", I responded softly."You seem uneasy, sweetie? Are you okay? Is there something wrong?", he asked again."Nothing boo. I'm fine", I replied casually."I know you're not okay. What is it? You know I won't stop, not until you will tell me the
Jeyah's POV All their attention was set on me as I came inside the party venue. I noticed my group mates sitting near the entrance door, probably waiting for my arrival. My gaze landed on Darren's eyes, and I was already melting. I feel so conscious when they were all looking at me as if I am the VIP of this occasion, especially when my friends approached me with a grinning face. "Jeyah, bubs! It's good to see you!", Clarisse exclaimed and hugged me. "We're glad you're here bubs, and we are now complete!", Angela softly chuckled and gave me a hug as well while others gave me a high five. "You look so pretty, bubs", Karen complimented. "Thank you!" "The birthday celebrant is there!", Angela spoke while looking at Darren's direction. And again my heart was beating so fast, when our eyes met. But I need to conceal what I truly feel and act normally. Though, I was nervous, but I need to approach him to give my birthday greetings. "Hi bubs, happy birthday! I'm sorry I'm late!", I s
Darren's POVI couldn't explain the happiness I felt when I saw Jeyah entering the hall. She is so pretty in her powdered blue maxi dress, and I couldn't help but stare at her for a long time. I wanted to approach her, but I was a little hesitant, and I don't know why. She went to my direction and greeted me, but my group mates were good at teasing when they said, Jeyah should hug me. I know she was not feeling comfortable, but she pretended she wasn't affected by it and just for a few seconds I felt her warm embrace. Then she handed to me her birthday gift. I wasn't expecting to receive anything from her because her presence alone is enough to complete my day.I made an excuse from my group mates and went back to where my family were seated. Then, I gave a 'go' signal to start the program."Who was that woman, chum?", Dolly asked me, softly thumping my arm."I guess, she is special to you. Was she the reason, why you were not in the good mood earlier?", Daphne butted in."Maybe, you
Jeyah's POV "Bubs! Where have you been? Are you okay?", Clarisse asked, as soon as I went back to the party venue. "Bubs, are you crying?", Angela queried while looking at me intently. "Darren was looking for you awhile ago, bubs. Have you seen each other?", Eduard spoke, while sipping a glass of wine. My other group mates were just silent while waiting for my answer. "Uhm, I went to the rooftop to catch some air and yes, Darren and I met there.", I responded trying to sound natural even if deep inside I am already hurting. A few minutes later, I saw Darren and Bridgette entering the hall. Bridgette just walked straight towards the table in the front and just smirked at me when she passed by at our table. I immediately averted my gaze when I noticed that Darren was staring at me. He doesn't even know how much I've tried to control myself not to burst out in tears. I just kept my eyes on them as Bridgette was a having a chitchat with his mom. After a while, Bridgette stood up and
Jeyah's POV It was close to twelve midnight when the party ended. We were the only one left at the venue, since the visitors had already gone home. "Bubs, are you going to ride with us?", Clarisse asked me. "I'll drive her home, bubs", Darren butted in. "No, it's okay, bubs. I'll just take a taxi", I responded. He stared at me and again, I was lost. "I insist, bubs. Your brother entrusted you to me. Besides, it's almost midnight, and it's not good for you to be going home alone. I averted my gaze at him, because I felt like I was melting already. I felt all the butterflies in my stomach, and I was afraid I could not control my feelings anymore. "Okay, guys, let's say goodbye to Aunt Olive, Daphne and Dolly", Angela spoke as she walked towards the direction of Darren's family while we were following behind. "Auntie, we're going home now", Angela said and smiled at Darren's mom. "Mom, I'll drive Jeyah home. Uhm, I already called our driver mom", Darren said, then kissed his moth