Georgia found her best friend, Penny, waiting worriedly at the hostel door. “Where have you been? I almost called the matron to inform her that you were missing,” she said, pulling Georgia into a hug.
Georgia sighed. “I had actually been kidnapped,” she said, a smile on her face. Penny creased her brows and pulled Georgia back to her room. “Kidnapped? Who smiles after being kidnapped? Are you okay?“ Georgia chuckled. “Yeah, I'm fine! Now let me tell you. He came looking for me,” she said in a whisper. Penny covered her mouth in shock. “What? Do you mean your...” “Yes! Yes! He came. He said that he believes me. He knows that I didn't do it,” Georgia explained, her voice turning emotional. Penny hugged her again. “I'm so happy to hear that, Jojo. It's the best news we have received for a very long time. At least we have one person on our side,” she said. “Yeah,” Georgia nodded, her expression turning serious. “Now is my chance to get revenge on all of them.” Penny was a bit shocked. “What do you mean?“ Georgia creased her brows. “I want to get him to love me again. I want him to want to protect me. Only then can I deal with my enemies. I'll make them regret ever framing me.“ Penny leaned closer. “So you mean you are getting closer to him just to get revenge? He'll be mad to learn that. After all, he is his grandfather.“ Jojo went silent for a second. “The grandfather that killed his parents. Once ge finds out the truth, he would be on my side, not his.“ “Mmh, I understand,” Penny nodded. “But does that mean that you will leave me?“ Jojo was happy that Finn trusted her. Her heart was still beating with joy. She didn't need to be afraid any more. Penny pouted. And Georgia looked at her in confusion. “What is it? I thought you were happy for me.“ Penny sighed. “I am happy for you. But does that mean that you are going back to Country A?“ Jojo sighed. “He actually asked me to go back. He says that my dad wants to see me,” she said. She closed her eyes and took in a deep breath. “To be honest, Penny, I don't want to go.“ Penny rubbed her cheeks. “It's fine, Jojo. You don't have to stay here by yourself. You can go back.“ For the past five years, Jojo had never seen any of her family. She was always by herself. It would only be great if she had someone else than her best friend. Jojo shook her head. “I am not alone. I always have you, right?“ Penny nodded immediately. “Yes, we always have each other. No one can ever separate us,” she said. The two of them burst out laughing. … Penny and Jojo walked to class together. At the gate, they bumped into Jeff. He was holding a cup of coffee. “Jojo!“ He called happily towards them. The two girls rushed over and said hi. “Jeff!“ Jojo called, a smile on her face. “I told you that you don't have to be bringing that over every day.“ “I think I should leave you two to talk. See you in class,” Penny said and ran off. She was always so reasonable that she would leave the two people to talk freely. Jojo sighed as she looked at her. Then she turned to look at Jeff. “Um…” “You don't have to say it, Jojo,” Jeff cut her short. “I just love it when I share my breakfast with you.“ Jojo didn't dwell too much into it. It was just breakfast, and after all, she wasn't going to spend her own money later on. She smiled and walked beside him into the school. “Are you free tonight?“ Jeff asked, walking so close to her. “I found a new restraunt. It's dishes are just so great.“ Jojo paused for a second. She was always tempted by food. “Um, at what time? I… I…” Jeff chuckled. “You don't have to stammer like that. I think seven o'clock will be great.“ Jojo was just about to nod her head when she remembered a certain someone. She coughed awkwardly and looked at Jeff. “Um… I…” “Is everything alright?“ Jeff hurriedly asked. He didn't know why she looked so hesitant all of a sudden. Jojo nodded her head. “Yeah, everything is fine. It's just that... Um, I don't think I'll make it tonight,” she explained. Jeff frowned a little. It was very easy for Jojo to turn him down. “Why not? Are you doing something tonight?“ Jojo sighed again. “Yeah,” she nodded slowly. “Someone invited me to dinner.“ Jeff was silent for a second as he stared at her. “Are you kidding me?“ He asked. “Did you find yourself a boyfriend?“ “Cough! Cough!“ Jojo coughed awkwardly. “Um… no! I…” “Jeff!“ Someone called and rushed towards them. For the first time, Jojo sighed in relief after seeing Talia. That girl was always a thorn in her flesh. But today, she had rescued her. She didn't want to explain so many things to Jeff. Talia wrapped her arms around Jeff and hugged him. “I missed you. Where have you been?“ She asked, not caring about Jojo. Jojo cleared her throat and smiled at Jeff. “I think I'll see you later,” she said and rushed off. Jeff sighed in disappointment. He still wanted to know if she had a boyfriend. “The class is about to begin. Come on,” Talia said, pulling Jeff away. Jeff could only follow her reluctantly. … Jojo and Penny were walking happily when a car pulled up next to them. They both looked at it in confusion. However, when the window on their side was pulled down, Jojo gasped. She rushed over and looked at Finn. “Brother? What are you doing here?“ She asked. Finn remained calm as he stared at her. “Am I not supposed to be here?“ He asked a question of his own. “Is he your brother? He is cute!“ Penny whispered next to Jojo. Jojo had talked about this brother so many times. Penny didn't expect that he would be this handsome? Jojo blushed. “Ah! Penny, this is my brother, Finn. Finn, my best friend, Penny,” she introduced the two. Penny's face turned red, but Finn only nodded his head in understanding. “Why don't the two of you hop in?“ Jojo wanted Penny to join them, but Penny reminded her that her mom was on the way. Penny's mom was also coming to visit. Jojo could only wish her well. “Say hi to your mom for me. I feel so bad that I can't see her today,” she said. Penny's mom was so nice to her. Every time she visited, Jojo was always there to say hi. “I won't forget!“ Penny said and winked at Jojo. She smiled again and walked away. Jojo got into the car and sighed. She didn't see Jeff on the other side of the street, who seemed so shocked.Once in the car, Finn didn't drive. Instead, he turned to look at the girl in the passenger seat.Jojo creased her brows at him. “What's wrong?“ She asked. Could she have done something wrong?Finn sighed, looking into her eyes. “Have we been together today?“ He asked calmly.Jojo shook her head. “No, we haven't. Why?“ She questioned. She still did not understand his questions.“Well, you didn't greet me,” Finn shrugged, looking a little disappointed. Jojo could only sigh inwardly. 'This current Finn complains too much.'She was still lost in her thoughts when Finn leaned towards her and kissed her cheeks. But just as he was about to pull away, he smelled her sweet scent.Unconsciously, he put his nose on her neck and sniffed. Oh, hell! He loved her scent. He didn't want to pull away.His actions made the girl freeze. “Finn?“ She called in confusion.Finn quickly pulled away in embarrassment. He had been feeling uneasy ever since the day he found out about his true feelings for her. H
Jeff was so shocked when he heard her. Brother? Did Finn Daniels have a sister?But he sighed in relief. At least he was her brother and not her boyfriend. He smiled. “Oh, nice to meet you, President Daniels. I'm Jeffrey Morgan. I just didn't know that Jojo had a brother.“Finn shrugged. “I also didn't know that she had male friends,” he said and looked at Jojo meaningfully.Jojo could only ignore them. She didn't know why they seemed to hate each other. Did they know each other before?“Um, since you are already here, why don't you join us?“ Jojo asked Jeff. After all, they had so much food. “The food is too much for the two of us.“Finn wasn't happy that she was inviting another man to dine with them. However, he didn't say anything.“I won't stand on ceremonial then,” Jeff said and took a seat. He had wanted this chance to eat with her. He couldn't turn it down.Finn rolled his eyes and concentrated on his food. Suddenly, he didn't like it so much as before.“Um, have some more por
Jojo remained silent for a while, just looking at the man. “Um, but you kissed me earlier. Isn't it the same?“ She asked after a while.Finn held her cheeks and turned her so that she was directly facing him. “No!“ He shook his head. “It is not the same.“Jojo felt confused. She blinked her eyes at him. “Why?““Because I am not just anybody to you,” Finn explained, his expression so serious. “I am the only one allowed to kiss you, understand?““Huh? Why?“ Jojo asked again. “Brother, you seem to have changed so much. Are you okay?“Finn couldn't help but smile. He brushed his thumb on her soft cheeks. “Yeah,” he nodded. “I am better than ever.“Jojo felt that something was odd, but she didn't want to concentrate on it. She was just happy that Finn cared about her.But the expression on his face couldn't leave her mind. She kept on thinking about it. Why did it seem different?…One o'clock at nightBradley looked at his boss and creased his brows. “Boss, what's wrong? Should we go to t
Jojo understood what Penny meant, and she shook her head. “No! That's not true. He is my brother,” she said.But Penny sighed. “Is he your biological brother? Don't be naive, Jojo,” she said. Then she clutched her chest. “Aah! This hurts. I thought you would introduce him to me. It turns out that he only has eyes for you.“Jojo was still freaked out by the whole thing. She was trying to convince herself that Finn couldn't have fallen in love with her.A smile appeared on her lips when she thought of something. She moved closer to Penny. “You find him cute, right?“ She asked.Penny creased her brows in confusion. “What are you planning to do, you rascal?“ She asked. She just knew that Jojo wasn't up to any good.“I can prove to you that Finn isn't in love with me. He is just taking care of me as his little sister,” she said. Ah! She felt excited. Why hadn't she thought of it before?This time, Penny felt lost. “Jojo, I hope you are not planning anything scary. I…”Ring! Ring!They both
Jojo wanted to pull away, but remembering that he was sick, she took pity on him. “Only today, brother,” she whispered, wrapping her little arms around him.After all, her body was always freezing. She couldn't bring herself to get away from Finn's body that was so warm.Finn's body was just too hot. When his body got into contact with Jojo's that were cold enough, he wanted to pull her closer to himself. He was muddleheaded, and he didn't even know what he was doing.With the comfort they gave to each other, the two fell asleep, their arms and legs intertwined like none of them wanted to pull away from the other.…Very early in the morning, Finn's shifted in his sleep. He felt something comfortable and cold in his as and was a little confused. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at the tiny girl. He creased his brows.After a second of thinking, he remembered what had happened. He brought his hand to his forehead and realized that the fever was gone. Even the rashes on his body wer
Jojo froze when Finn pulled her back like that. His hands around her made her shudder a little. “Brother?“ She called in a gasp.Finn felt her tensed up body and sighed inwardly. He eased up the hug a little and turned her around. Of course, he knew the reason why she was like that.“Are you okay?“ He slowly asked, his eyes searching hers. He felt bad that she wasn't so free with him.Jojo slowly nodded her eyes, trying to act very normal. “Mmh,” she said, but she tried avoiding eye contact with Finn.After all, she couldn't forget about the kiss. She got butterflies in her stomach when she thought about it.Finn took in a deep breath when he stared at her. After some seconds, he kissed her cheeks. “Goodmorning,” he said. “I think you took care of me the whole night.“Jojo blushed a little. She nodded her head. “Yeah.“Finn realized that she wasn't in the mood to speak. He didn't want to pressure her. “Were you leaving just now?“ He asked.Jojo nodded her head again. Finn rubbed his f
Jojo sighed. “Um, I thought you were away for a business trip,” she said. She wouldn't bother him when he was busy.And besides, she still felt awkward after what happened that night they were together, especially after Penny told her that Finn could be in love with her.Finn was sad that she didn't text him, but he couldn't do anything about it. He pulled her into his arms again and hugged her. “Even though you didn't miss me, I did. That's why I came to see you.“…Penny was walking into the hostels when she spotted a man. She creased her brows. “Hey! This is the ladlies' hostel,” she reminded him. She couldn't understand what a man was doing in there.Bradley quickly turned around. He also felt awkward being there. His boss was taking so long.But when he saw the girl, his heart suddenly flattered. He moved his lips for some seconds, not sure what to say.“What?“ Penny asked when she realized that the way he was looking at her wasn't normal. “Are you a pervert? I'm calling the guar
Both Finn and Jojo turned to look at the two people who had just walked into the room. Jojo's face flushed again. It was embarrassing. More and more people knew their secret.Finn rubbed his forehead, looking at his assistant. “How did you get in here?” He asked. He had wanted some alone time with Jojo.Bradley immediately pointed at Penny. “We were in trouble, and there wasn't any other place to go. She brought me here,” he said.Penny's lips twitched. “He insisted on coming,” she complained. How could he push all the blame to her?Bradley realized that Finn was looking at him questioningly, so he couldn't keep the calm. “Um, actually, it's the young master. He wants to talk to you as soon as possible,” he explained.Finn seemed stunned for a second. “Did he call?” He asked. It was always very rare for the child to call.Bradley nodded. “Yeah, and he didn't sound so well. There was some agency in his voice.”Finn sighed. “Okay. Just give me a minute with her. I'm coming,” he said, tu
Jojo tensed up. She shook her head. “No! What are you talking about?” She asked.Finn stared at her a lot longer this time. In the end, he nodded his head. “Okay,” he said. He held her hand. “I just want you to know that you can tell me anything. I won't be prepared if I don't know what is happening.”He began walking away, but Jojo shut her eyes tight. “I'm lying,” she said. Finn stopped and turned to look at her.“Mmh?” He raised his brows.Jojo took a deep breath and avoided his gaze. “He had a gun. He swore to hurt you and Penny if I said anything,” she said, her voice low with guilt.Finn creased his brows. “So he came into the house?” He asked, a bit angry.Jojo almost cried. “I'm sorry,” she whispered. “I just wanted you to be safe. I should have told you.”“Come here,” Finn said, his eyes fixed on her.Even though Jojo was a little scared, she walked towards him. “I'm sorry, Brother,” she said.Finn sighed and pulled her into a hug. “I know,” he said. “He has been your friend
Finn was stunned by her action. He stood up and looked at her. “What's wrong?” He asked.Jojo stammered, looking at the place where Jeff had been. He wasn't there. He was gone, just like that.But a man dressed in a black suit walked closer to Finn. He said something as though he was talking in a microphone before looking at Finn. “Sir, you have to leave this place. There has been a breach,” he said.Jojo was stunned. She looked around and realized that there several men dressed in black suits. Could it be that they all worked for Finn? Anyone would think that they were around just for their things.Some were just resting on the benches, one was walking his dog around, another one was watching his daughter play on the swing and so on.Finn looked at Jojo questioningly before nodding at the man. “Got it,” he said.“Do they all work for you?” Jojo asked. She realized that she had underestimated Finn. It looked like whenever that man went, many people were watching out for him from the s
Jeff just stared back at her. He didn't say anything, but Jojo had just confirmed it.A tear fell from her eyes. “You poisoned me,” she muttered again. “Why did you do that? I trusted you.”Jeff still didn't say anything. He just held tightly onto her hand and looked into her eyes.Jojo felt angrier. “Say something!” She cried. “Why did you do it?”Jeff shrugged again. “I was just following orders. You left me no choice, Jojo.”“Orders? Someone ordered you to poison me? And you just did it!” Jojo said, more tears falling from her eyes.Jeff pursed his lips and tried wiping away her tears. “You are going to be fine, Jojo. You just have to do as I ask, okay?”Jojo pushed him away. “Don't touch me, you psycho!” She said coldly. She didn't believe that he had the audacity to tell her something like that.Jeff sighed and retracted his hand. “How I wish you would just listen to me. None of this would be happening,” he said in a low voice.Jojo wiped away her tears. “Give me the antidote,” s
“Finn…” Jojo called tensely. “About that… I wasn't thinking straight… I…”Finn sighed deeply when he heard her trying to explain the situation. He held her chin and turned her so that she was looking into his eyes.“So?” He asked, his voice deep and low. Jojo thought that he was so overbearing.Jojo struggled to keep eye contact. “We shouldn't continue. We…”“Really?” Finn asked calmly. He used the back of his fingers to gently caress her cheeks. “But I want to continue. I loved it.”He lifted her chin and leaned closer, ready to kiss her lips. But Jojo turned her face to the side quickly. Finn ended up kissing her cheek.He sighed and held her hand. “You don't like me, right?” He asked, his voice turning a little pitiful.Jojo looked at her and quickly shook her head. “No, it's not that,” she explained. She was getting more overwhelmed.“So you like me?” Finn asked another question.Jojo moved her lips, but she didn't know what to say. “Finn, why are you doing this?” She asked.Finn
Jojo and Finn sat up with a start. They realized that Nill was looking at them with questionable eyes.“Um… Daddy was just blowing my eyes. There is something in my eye,” Jojo quickly spoke up and began rubbing her eye.Nill was silent for a second as he observed the two adults. “But Daddy was on you…”Jojo blushed so hard. “Hey, come here,” she said. “The room is so dark and Daddy couldn't see well. That is the reason, okay?”Nill walked over to the bed and looked at Jojo. “Can I blow your eye?” He asked.“Yeah! Of course,” Jojo said. “Come on! Blow my eye!”Finn sat calmly on the side, as though he wasn't the person on the bed earlier. He even rolled his eyes at Jojo's small excuse of having something in her eyes.…Early in the morning, Penny walked to the hospital carrying some flowers. However, at the entrance she bumped into someone.Seeing Bradley, her heart fluttered and her face blushed. She quickly turned around and began walking away.Ever since the night they spent togethe
Jojo blinked in confusion. “No,” she said, shaking her head. “I haven't met any stranger today.”Finn sighed. He gently rubbed her hand. “You have been poisoned,” he said.For a second, Jojo's heart stopped beating. “What? Am I going to die?” She asked in fear.Finn hurriedly shook his head. “No, we are going to find the antidote, okay? I won't let anything happen to you.”Jojo still looked terrified. “How did it happen? I…”“It's okay,” Finn reassured her. “I'm looking into it.”Just then, a little thing ran into the room. “Jojo? Sick?” Nill asked, a look of worry on his face.Jojo was happy to see Nill. “Nill!” She called and lifted him up on the bed. Her pain was somehow gone after taking the medicine. “Jojo's fine, okay?”Nill looked at her again, as though he didn't believe her. “Is it my mother?” He asked.His question shocked everyone in the room. Jojo blinked before shaking her head. “No! What are you talking about?”Nill was silent for a second before wrapping his arms around
Jojo bit on her teeth as her whole body became painful. She shook her head, a tear falling from her eyes. “Something is wrong with me,” she said.Penny was lost for a second, and it was the same time that it took Jojo to pass out.“Jojo!“ Penny called in fear. “Someone help, please,” she shouted and tried shaking Jojo awake.A few students rushed over and helped to bring her to the school dispensary. But the doctors there were shocked. They couldn't diagnose anything.“We have to call her parents. She has to be transfered to a real hospital,” one of the doctors said.Penny was silent for a while. Then she shook her head. “Her brother is around. We should call him,” she said.She took Jojo's phone and called Finn. Of course, he picked up almost immediately.“Hey, honey? Do you miss me?” He asked teasingly. But his expression changed when he heard a different voice.“Something happened to Jojo. She is unconscious,” Penny said in fear. “You have to come to school now.”Finn was preparing
…“What? He really bought you a house?" Penny asked in shock.Jojo shrugged. “Yeah,” she nodded. “I don't even know what he was thinking. Anyway, it's better than staying in the hostels.”Remembering that the guards had seen Finn kissing her, she wouldn't want to ever meet them again.“He loves you, Jojo,” Penny said slowly.“Yeah, I know,” Jojo replied calmly. But her heart skipped a beat. She would get butterflies any time she remembered Finn confessing to her.Penny sighed. “You know what I mean, don't you? He is the best man you could ever have in your life. Take advantage of this chance, dear.”Jojo sighed deeply. “Um, let's not think about that for now, okay?"Penny pouted. “Does that mean that I have to be alone in that room? I'll miss you, Jojo."“Are you insane?“ Jojo asked, rolling her eyes. “That house has so many rooms. You have to stay with me."“But…”“You are moving in with me, Penny. Anyway, why else would I accept the house if you are not there with me?”Penny sighed.
…Bradley picked up Jojo, Finn, and Nill at the airport. He was a bit shocked to see Nill, but he didn't ask any questions. His mind was occupied with someone else.“Is everything ready?” Finn asked calmly, and Bradley nodded. “Yeah, all ready.”Jojo creased her brows when she realized that they were headed in a different direction from the hotel and her hostel. “Finn…”“It's okay,” Finn said, grabbing her hand in his and holding it tight. “I have a surprise for you.”Jojo was confused. A surprise? Why did he choose the surprise at such a time when they were all tired? He should have waited for them to rest, right?Still, a certain part of her was excited. She realized that he thought about her. She was curious to see what it was.“What surprise is it?” She asked, her eyes lighting up.Finn chuckled. “Are you seriously asking that?” He asked. “I didn't know you were still so naive.”Jojo rolled her eyes. She was about to complain when Bradley pulled the car in front of a certain gate.