“Sorry if my parents are being too excessive. Even though our relationship—”“What is our relationship? Do you think I haven’t been serious all this time?” Hardin cupped Amel’s face. “If I wasn’t serious I wouldn’t have come here, Amel. I even promised your parents that I would try to take care of you.”“Are you still not sure about me?”Amel nodded. “You’re popular. Many women are after you. You can choose them without going through many obstacles. My family has many rules about relationships.”“I don’t mind. The most important thing is that I like you. I want to be with you.” Hardin took Amel’s hand. He held it comfortably."It means?"Hardin frowned. “It means I like you.”“That means—” Amel pursed her lips. “Do you wanna be my boyfriend Hardin?” Shouldn’t Hardin be the one to say it, not Amel? But Hardin’s long wait made Amel impatient.“Of course.”See! Still don't get it.“You should be the one asking me out, Hardin.” Amel just wanted to cry. Her first experience of going on a d
Amel opened her eyes. Feeling disappointed when Hardin didn't kiss her. “I want to kiss you. But when you’re ready.” Hardin pressed their foreheads together. “Can I kiss you right know?” *Can I kiss you now? Amel looked up. “I—” “You’re not ready.” Hardin pulled Amel into his arms. “This is enough.” ~~ There was a music festival held on the beach. The Givers was one of them. Amel didn't know how famous The Givers was that they were invited to many events. Hardin invited Amel to the backstage. “Finally the prima donna has arrived,” Gerald’s voice greeted them. “Wow—you two are close.” Joseph looked at Amel and Hardin alternately. But there was one thing that Amel realized. Joseph was with a new woman. Even though just a few days ago Joseph and Annie seemed intimate. Amel could only conclude that Joseph was a man who liked to change partners. “More than you guys imagined. They must have—” Nicole smiled vaguely. “Well—Amel and Hardin, if you guys are official, it would be nice t
Time was spinning fast. Amel was in the same car as Hardin. Even though yesterday they had just hung out with Daniel. Actually, there was nothing special. Just watching, then eating and going home. I don't know—Amel just felt a little bored. “What songs do you like?” Hardin asked. “Taylor Swift.” Taylor Swift's song Cruel Summer was playing. Amel moved her head enjoying the music. "This is my favorite song." “I know.” Hardin smiled. “How do you know?” “Just a guess.” Hardin shrugged. “Bastard,” Amel sneered. “What about you? What songs do you like?” “The Beatles.” Amel nodded in understanding. “It’s clear.” "What's clear?" “From the genre of music you play.” Amel couldn’t stop smiling when she was with Hardin. I don’t know—the man made the atmosphere better. “Really? You’re good at guessing people, it turns out.” Amel rolled her eyes lazily. “You’re overreacting.” She raised her hand and hit Hardin’s shoulder lightly. Hardin turned his head and took Amel's hand and held
“Not a lover. He is like my brother.” “Are you siblings, Sir?” Lara asked. “In time, they could become lovers. The feeling of liking each other will come soon. Be careful, Sir, don’t play with siblings.” Daniel closed his eyes for a moment. “I really do consider her my sister. I could never fall in love with her. She’s my own cousin, after all.” Lara rolled her eyes lazily. “Nothing is impossible, Sir. How old is he? He must be legal. Even though your ages are far apart, if you are comfortable with each other, the feeling will come soon.” Daniel clicked his tongue. “Why do you know so much about this kind of thing?” “I used to like my cousin.” Daniel laughed. “You like a lot of people. You’re such a bad girl. Who else have you liked? It seems like you’ve liked every male employee here.” 'You Sir! I like you now!' Lara screamed in her heart. "That's because they liked me first. I couldn't resist, besides my charm is very strong." Tossing her hair like in a shampoo commercial. “
"Why?"Daniel was silent for a moment.“I need a clear reason.” Amel tidied up the medicines scattered on the table. “If you can’t answer, I won’t obey.”“Hardin is not a good man.”“I told you. Tell me a clear reason.”“I can’t explain it right now. But please stay away from him.” Daniel touched Amel’s shoulders. “Listen to me.”Amel nodded slowly.“So yesterday you lied and went out with Hardin?” Daniel asked.“With other friends too,” Amel replied quickly. She just didn’t want to be accused of being unclear.“Oh. Then why don’t you just tell the truth?”“If I tell the truth. Will Brother Daniel allow me?” Amel chuckled softly. “No way. Even Brother Daniel can catch up and pick me up.”“It’s not like that, Amel—” Daniel looked at his ringing phone. It was from his secretary. He was supposed to have a meeting with his subordinates. However, with this incident, he pushed back the agenda a few minutes.“Wait a minute.” Daniel answered the call. “I’m going.”“Busy, Sir?” Amel asked. Del
“Amel wait.” Hardin took Amel’s wrist. “How about having dinner with me next week?” Amel paused for a moment. “I’ll think about it.” He went out—Amel was calmer because of the quiet. But just a few steps away—a man came out fully dressed in a suit. Amel cursed herself. 'I should have gone home after he left for work.' "I'm dead," Amel whispered. “What are you doing?” Daniel looked at Amel from head to toe. “Did you just get home?” “N-no.” Amel shook her head. “I—I’m going to get the book I left behind.” Amel walked past Daniel quickly. “Amel, wait.” Daniel stared straight at a man who was watching them. A familiar man. “You’re lying. He just dropped you off.” Amel stopped. Her lie had been exposed so quickly. “Amel, what is your relationship with Hardin?” Daniel took Amel’s wrist. He pulled her slowly to face him. “Amel, answer me.” “I have no relationship with him whatsoever.” Amel sighed. “Then why did you go home with her?” Daniel pressed. “You were with her tonight? You