Porter wouldn’t let Janine go after their meeting in the rooftop. Hell knows how he wanted time to stop right at that moment so he would never be away from her.
“You go first,” he told Janine as they got out of the elevator.
She nodded and walked ahead to the office.
Damn. This girl isn’t ordinary. She will never be ordinary.
Her thoughts and feelings would always be a mystery to Porter. Sure he knows that she likes him but to what extent? He didn’t know. Damn, he wanted her to tell him directly. He wanted to hear it from her even though he’s contented of just being the second.
He was true to his words when he said he will not be jealous. But God knows he was.
That day when she informed him that she’ll spend the night with her boyfriend, he couldn’t sleep. He only had two hours to sleep and he was almost late to the office. He was busy thinking what the two are doing.
He shut his eyes. H
Johann smiled at Porter and even offered them to sit with them. “Nice to meet you too, cousin.” He beamed a little more sincerer than how Porter sounded and Janine could sense a very tensed atmosphere.Porter sat in front of Johann and a little to the side of Janine in this round table. She could sense that Porter isn’t amenable to this surprise dinner but she couldn’t do anything about it.What can she do if he’s boyfriend is just too generous to offer their table with them?She looked at Czarina and smiled weakly.Czarina is not actually a bad woman, to be honest. Taking out her clingy side, she’s actually a decent woman. She’s not nosy or what. She has a good family background. She is pretty and elegant at the same time. She’s perfect. Almost.“I didn’t know you have got a new girlfriend, cousin.” Porter started to speak but anyone who could hear him would notice the sarc
Porter was busy playing with Janine’s hair as they cuddled on the couch.Janine was so relieved that Henney wasn’t around. Or else, she would have told her to break up with Johann right here right now.Sure, Henney was all for her happiness but she’s not amenable to cheating. She won’t side with Janine on this. Not when Janine holds her fate on this relationship.“I love you.” Porter whispered making Janine ticklish. He chuckled. “And I’ll love you even more.” He added making Janine chuckle.She gave him a look as she tried her hardest to impose a poker face.“What?” Porter asked but was smiling from ear-to-ear and seeing that makes Janine smile as well. Porter chuckled. “What’s wrong with telling you that I love you?” He asked.Janine narrowed her eyes on him. “Nothing!” She beamed. Perhaps, she’s accepting her fate. She had to choose, even
From: Porter KimAre you free tonight? Janine read the text message from Porter. She looked at her luggage. Since she’s on her vacation leave, she’s going home. To Busan where her parents are at.Johann was supposed to come with her but he had some errands to work for some matters his dad couldn’t handle. Too bad he couldn’t come with her when he wanted it the most.She sighed as she replied to the text.To: Porter KimI’m going to Busan later. I’m going home for Christmas.Sent. Then she went on to check if she had gotten all of her luggage. She’s leaving at three o’clock in the afternoon and it’s eleven o’clock already. She must be at the airport by now.Porter Kim calling…She looked at her phone ringing and answered the call. “Yes?” She spoke.“Hello
“How’s your family doing?”Porter asked Janine as they got down from the plane. He helped her with her tons of luggage and waited for a cab.Janine looked at him. “They’re doing fine.” She replied. “They don’t actually know that I am coming home today.” She added.Porter gave her a look. “Then it’s going to be a double surprise because I am coming with you and I’m a stranger.” He spoke.Janine smiled. She knows how nervous Porter is right now. He’s been asking about her family since they were in the plane.Is her father strict and authoritative?Is her mother meticulous?Would they kick him out of the house because they don’t want him for their one and only daughter?He didn’t know. And it’s freaking him out.He knows that even if he introduced himself as a friend, they would still suspect something about him and their d
Janine and her mom were busy preparing for the Christmas Eve celebration while Porter and Mr. Kwon were busy fishing in the sea.Janine didn’t expect her parents to be so open and welcome with Porter but at least they are. She doesn’t know how to deal with parents not being okay with a daughter’s friend, anyway.“Does Porter not have a girlfriend?” Mrs. Kwon asked her.Janine paused on making kimbap and looked up to her mother. “He doesn’t.” Because she is the apple of his eyes, Mother. There’s no other woman because Janine is the one.Mrs. Kwon raised her brow. “Is he really that close to you?” She asked her again.Janine suddenly grew nervous. What if her mother notices that there’s something about her and Porter? What would her mother think of her?Ah! Why is everything so hard?“Yes, Mom.” Janine replied and she immediately resumed to making kimbap
Days gone by and Porter and Janine had been closer than ever. And of course, Porter got closer to Janine’s family, an advantage that he holds now against Johann who was always away. Damn. Johann Kim was always away. He is always busy running down some business.But now, it was back to basic, back to normal because holidays are over and it just means one thing: back to work.“Jonas, follow me to the office now.” Porter ordered at the flustered employee. It was always that way. Porter would call one and that certain person would get flustered upon knowing that Porter’s attention is on him or her. It doesn’t matter if you’re a guy or a girl, if Porter calls you, you would get nervous.Janine watched Porter as he walked to his office followed by Jonas who’s looking nervous more than ever. Since she spent the holidays with him, she got the chance to know him better and yes, she wasn’t disappointed. In fact, she actually
“I’m nervous.”Janine spoke as Johann took her hand and led her to the door of the hall for their family gathering. She knows how rich the Kims are and she knows that she’s in an awkward position right now.What if Porter comes with some other girl? What if Porter comes and-“It’s going to be alright.” Johann beamed. “I am here with you. And I know they will accept you.” He continued as he held her cheeks and made her look into his eyes. “I love you, alright?” He smiled as he planted a soft kiss on Janine’s lips.Janine was partly surprised that she didn’t feel the same when Johann’s lips touched hers. Why did she feel like she’s missing something out? What is happening to her?Johann smiled widely. “Let’s go?” He asked as he offered his arm to her.She nodded and held onto his arm. “Let’s go.” She replied and they wa
Everything wasn’t going the way Janine wanted it to be.Porter is too close to her and she knows that he got his eyes on her no matter what she does. She couldn’t concentrate well. It was as if he was guarding her. He was watching if she would do something ridiculous tonight.Johann held her hand under the table making her jump slightly from her seat and look at him. “I’m just going to the rest room.” He told her as he looked at everyone at the table. “You’d be okay here.” He smiled as he planted a kiss on her forehead.Janine didn’t want him to go but then she didn’t have any choice. She couldn’t come with him, right? She smiled and watched Johann walk to the way of the comfort room.Porter’s and Johann’s parents were laughing heartily while Porter and Janine were looking really awkward.Janine almost jumped out of her seat when she felt her phone vibrate.