Side Story 4

"This is... Hey! Whose house is this?" Ken asked, exasperated.Max had been talking about everything throughout the ride, except where they were going.However, what he had said earlier made Ken curious. What did he mean, picking up our child?"This is Carlina's house," Max said calmly, helping Ken unbuckle his seatbelt. "She's an acquaintance of mine.""Carlina? A woman? An acquaintance of yours? Why didn't I just find out you have a female acquaintance named Carlina? Is she studying engineering too? What grade?" Ken asked sharply."Hey, hey, calm down, baby," Max said, stroking Ken's arm. "I only met Carlina five days ago and...""You have a child with her?" Ken cut Max off."Oh my gosh, no!" Max denied immediately.He was about to explain when something large suddenly jumped onto the rear hood of the car, startling the two passengers in front."What was that?" Ken asked, panicked. "Something fell on the car, Max!"Then he heard small footsteps on top of the car. Like something circ

Side Story 5

"You're a resourceful person," Danai said with a laugh. "You just can't stand being away from Max. And you've been sleeping in each other's rooms all this time."Ken laughed. "Come on, who do you think can stand it? Having such a hot boyfriend, but you can't sleep in his arms. And what if I get horny in the middle of the night? It's weird, having a boyfriend and still having to do it alone in the bathroom!""Gosh, Ken!" Foy snapped, glaring. "Don't be so vulgar. You're giving me the creeps.""Tsk, don't act like a virgin, Foy. I know you didn't come home last night. Where were you? With who? What were you doing?" Ken asked, raising an eyebrow.Luckily, the lecturer arrived at that moment, so Foy didn't have to answer Ken's question."Baby, are you done with class?"Ken peeked at Max's message."20 minutes left. You?""I'm done, but now I have to meet the person who rents our house to pick up the keys.""Oh, okay. I'll go straight back to my room to pack.""Okay. See you later. I'll br

Side Story 6

"Where's Ken?" Max asked, as soon as he arrived at the table where Foy and Danai were sitting in the medical faculty cafeteria. "His phone can't be reached.""He's going to dean's office," Foy said. "There was a slight typo on his resident application form, so it needs to be rewritten and signed by the dean.""What's wrong, Max? Why do you look so gloomy?" Danai asked. "Have a seat, Ken will be back soon."Before Max could sit down, Ken entered the cafeteria."Hi, babe," Ken greeted.Max turned around. "Is your phone dead, babe?"Ken nodded. "Did you call? I forgot my charger."Max took Ken's hand and turned to Foy and Danai. "Excuse me, I need to talk to Ken for a moment."Foy and Danai nodded, while Max led Ken toward the motorcycle parking lot."What's wrong with them? Why do they look so serious?" Foy asked, staring at the backs of the two men who had just left."Probably about their kid, Jersey. Lately, they've been acting like a young couple with a child," Danai said."Babe, wha

Side Story 7

Granny Naima pouted, but she hugged Jersey tightly."After your internship is over, take your child back," Leah said, petting Jersey's head.The cat purred softly and tucked its head under Granny Naima's armpit."No," Granny Naima said. "You can't take this child. Unless!"Max and Ken looked at each other nervously and worriedly."Unless what, Granny?" Max asked."You're married!" Granny Naima said intelligently.Max and Ken breathed a sigh of relief."Then, how about we get married before we go on our internship?" Max said, his face serious. "I can only come home every three months, Granny, so honestly, I'm a little worried about leaving Ken alone.""You're just being possessive, Max," Granny Naima said with a small smile. "Go on an internship and show that you're meant for each other. After it's over, if you're still together, then you can get married and bring this child back."For some reason, his grandmother's words struck a chord with Max. On the way back, he became quieter, wh

Side Story 8

Ken didn't return home that night. He returned to his old apartment, which hadn't yet expired and had been abandoned since he'd moved in with Max.Ken was deeply disappointed. Max's distrust of him had made him insecure. He was disappointed in himself because his past could hurt him now. But he was powerless."Gosh, Max, why did you do all that?" Danai said angrily. "Ever since his parents' divorce, Ken has always thought it was his fault. He thinks he shouldn't have been born so he wouldn't be a burden to his parents, and after he was left with his grandmother, he often felt like he was a burden to her. Ken always blames himself first when things go wrong, and that makes his heart cold."Max groaned softly. His heart was tight. He had called Ken numerous times, but his calls were never answered, even though he knew he was online.His messages weren't even read.He waited restlessly all night, but Ken didn't return, and when he looked for him at the medical school, he kept avoiding Ma

Side Story 9

"I came home because I thought I shouldn't have acted like a child," Ken said. "I should have known better. It's natural that you've always felt anxious and suspicious of me, because my reputation before you wasn't exactly impressive. I'm different from you, who's loyal and unwavering, even when you've been betrayed by someone you trusted. I guess—hmmpphh...."Ken's long sentence didn't get finished, because Max had already sealed his lips with a longing kiss.It was a kiss unlike any they'd ever shared before. It was gentle, cautious, and filled with regret and a desire for forgiveness.When they finally broke apart, the air running out of their lungs, Max and Ken pressed their foreheads together and smiled."I'm sorry," Max said softly and remorsefully. "I was an asshole who thought too highly of myself and made you sad. I love you so much, Ken. I can't be without you, and I don't want to be without you.""I forgive you, Max. I know how you feel, but you have to forgive me too, beca