"How is Somin?"
Rayan tilted his head and narrowed his gaze at Alex who was not looking at him. It's suspicious. "And now I'm sure you two know each other from before."
Hearing that, Alex frowned at him. "How is that connected? I just asked how is she doing! Because... Because she is your finance."
His last word was like a hammer on Rayan's head. Finance? That's right. He almost forgot about it. His father already fixed everything with Somin. But he needs to stop him, anyhow. He'll not marry her.
Taking a deep breath, Rayan shook his head. "I'll..."
"dad Water." Rayan stopped when Anne came with a glass of water, giving it to him.
Rayan smiled heartily and took the glass from her hand. Though he was not thirsty, he is thirsty now by remembering his father. "Thank you, Princess."
"Anytime. dad." Anne said sweetly and walked him towards the couch where Alex was sittin
Anne was very quiet when they were having breakfast. Alex was sitting on the chair opposite of Rayan's chair.Anne felt like Alex and Rayan were glaring at each other all the time. They are like tom and jerry.Rayan glanced at Alex sharply who was also looking at him. Alex's eyes got widened as he took the knife from the table. The knife looked sharp and pointing at him. Will he really stab me with that?Before he could do or say anything, Rayan placed the knife on the omelet of his plate, separated the egg yolk from the omelet. Alex let out a relieved breath. Thank God!Rayan's facial expression turned into a sweet one when he turned his face to Anne and put the egg yolk down on Anne's plate. "I don't like egg yolk. You said you like egg yolk." He said."Thank you, dad." A soft smile spread across Anne's face. Yes, she did. Yesterday he asked about her likes and dislikes. Giving you the food you li
7 years ago..."Rayan. Tomorrow is my first day at university. I'm really excited."Rayan let out a soft chuckle and looked at his girlfriend who was sitting beside him in the restaurant, really excited. "I'll drive you there tomorrow," Rayan said as he took something out from his pocket.Crystal glanced at his hand before parting her lips to talk. "What's that?" She asked pointing the box in his hand."Close your eyes." As Rayan said that, Crystal closed her eyes obediently. Rayan took a glance at the locket and then at Crystal, observing the perfect woman beside him. What so great he did in the past that he was rewarded with her? He wandered. A soft smile curled his lips.Crystal wasn't understanding what he was doing. Suddenly she felt him near her. Her heart started beating fast as he leaned closer and felt his warm breath.He took the locket out of the box and carefully fastened it around her neck. Just like he'd imagined himself doing when he bought it. He ran his fingertips alon
7 Years ago...."Nick. I'm sorry. For me, Sunbin left you." Without looking at Nick, Rayan took sips of the whiskey bottle. He didn't understand what happening today, he is drinking the third bottle but no sign of sleep.He wanted to sleep because the pain his heart was having now is unbearable. He didn't want to think about anything. He just wanted to think that everything will be fine tomorrow. But when you don't want to think about anything, nature will force you to think about everything.Nick chuckled and shook his head. "It's not for you dude. It's for us. We make deal with everything. Everything is not business. We forgot that."Rayan didn't hear anything, his brain was fighting with his heart. His heart was wrecking inside him. His brain was telling him it's alright, but his heart telling him the opposite.She'll never forgive me. In these three years, as much as I recognize her, she will no
"So he cheated on you?" Yejin looked at Crystal with disbelief after hearing everything she said.Crystal shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know. I'm still not sure if he did or not. But... I just think... Back then, I was too emotional because of my age. If I think about it now...""Then What?" Yejin looked at her curiously.Crystal leaned closer to her. "Can I be honest?" As Yejin nodded, she smiled. "I was waiting for him to come back to me.""He didn't? He is now coming back to you."Crystal heaved a deep sigh. "After seven years? It's been seven years, girl. My heart. It is dead.""Don't worry he'll make it alive. With his love dose as a life support." Yejin smiled cheekily. As Crystal didn't reply, she grinned and stood up. "Don't shy. I'll talk with you later huh?" When Crystal nodded, she left.After some time, Mickhel knocked on the door, as he came in, he g
"Dad."Rayan's lips curled up with a soft smile when Anne came to him from the school building, almost running. She looked very happy. Of course, she was. She said the maid usually picked her up from school. But today, her father is picking her up. This feels great.Rayan smiled again. Even three days ago when they chatted with each other here, he didn't know she is his daughter. Own daughter.After coming back home, Rayan helped her to get freshen up and then came to the dining room to feed her the food."Dad. I have a question." Anne said when the maid gave Rayan the plate.Rayan put it down on the table and looked at her. "What now, madam?" She was asking many questions in the car. About the traffic lights, cars, police, etc. She was really talkative and cute just like the previous version of her mother.Anne grinned seeing her father's patience. She thought only Alex uncle liste
A little boy grinned when he saw Crystal walking towards his bed. "Hi pretty." He waved at her. "You're looking extra pretty today." He liked this doctor, she was always friendly and don't hurt him.Crystal narrowed her eyes at her little patient. "Silly boy. You have to protect this burn area from the sun. Okay?" As the boy nodded, She pulled his nose and turned to his parents. "He is alright. If you notice any infection in the burn areas, see a doctor immediately.""Pretty. I'll miss you when I'll go back home." The boy pouted his lips cutely, trying to look sad, making their parents laugh.Crystal took a glance at their parents and let out a soft chuckle. "Silly boy. Call me aunt. I have a daughter. She is just four years younger than you." Kids are really so silly these days.The boy shook his head fiercely. "You're married? You have a husband?" His face downed.The smiled on Crystal's face fade
"Anne... Help me with this."Anne ran to her mother, who was trying to move a big ficus plant pot from the garden. She wanted to shift this beside the Jade plant. The pot is really heavy, she can't move it all by herself. "Mom. Did you come home early for doing this?" Anne pressed her palm on her forehead.Crystal stopped and straightened her body. "I came home early because..." Because I thought he'll be here. But he wasn't. He'll not come today, right? How can he? Stop being greedy Crystal. "Because I really want to do this. Come help me." She lied as she put her hands on the pot to push it."I don't think you'll need my help now." Anne giggled.She creased her forehead and glared at her. Before she could say something, a soft gasp escaped her lips when someone's chest pressed against her back, hard chest. This scent is familiar. It's Rayan!When he put her hands on her hands, She titled her head
"...Anne, You & I."Rayan froze in his position hearing what Crystal said just now. One day! 24 hours! With Anne and Crystal! And who is saying that? He opened his mouth but the sound wasn't coming. Did he hear it right? But why one day? Just 24 hours? When he is more than ready to give her forever? For that forbidden thing? Because she thought she is Muslim and I'm Christian? If that's the main problem, that will not matter after today."Mamma."Both of them turned their face to the glass door surprisingly hearing Anne's sudden voice. Crystal's eyes got widened when she saw her daughter wearing a birthday cap, holding a cake in her hand with candles litten on it."Happy Birthday, Mom." Anne face litten up like the glowing candles. Rayan let out a soft laugh seeing his cute daughter. She looked so cute with that birthday cap on her tiny head.She was trying her best to force herself not to sleep