The two also saw us. Layla's eyes turned wide. She immediately hid the basket she was holding. "...."It's too late though. I saw it was full of art tools.But what does she need it for?"....You guys here?" Layla asked an obvious question. She also seemed to realize she asked something dumb so she changed her words, trying to explain. "My job is needing me to buy some art tools." She explained even though I am not asking yet.I glanced at Eduardo whose face was calm. The boss was standing beside her, what kind of job was she making up now?"I see. I am buying tools too. Are you guys about to leave?" I just let it go.Layla sighed in relief that I did not insist on exposing her lies. "We are done. But we can wait for you guys."This was good news. I don't need to bother Kane to wait for me anymore. I turned to Kane. "I'll be with Layla and Eduardo. If you have something to do, you can leave now.""I don't have anything to do."Did he wish to accompany us?Then leaned down on me and

My alarm went off and the heaviness in my head worsened. I woke up feeling groggy and thirsty. I flail my arms around until I reached my phone. After I turned off the alarm, I tried to sit up but my head hurt so much and my body was heavy. My throat burned and I feel like vomiting. Enduring this nauseating feeling, I stand up to get some water. However, I stopped when I saw a glass of water on my bedside table.Without thinking much, I drank it.When the water quenched my thirst, I wondered if Layla had left this for me.Does she know that I drank myself to death?I don't remember putting water on my bedside table. Yesterday, I drank a whole bunch and--My eyes suddenly went wide.Suddenly, memories of the night came to my mind.I was bawling my eyes out as I drank alcohol like water. Then without any filter, I poured out my feelings and vent my frustration while badmouthing Kane.I covered my mouth in shock when I realized that I have said out loud the feelings that I never dared to

It's been a long time since Layla and I have had some quality time like this. So she made the most of it. We bought ice cream while she rambled about her and Eduardo.Layla and I were picking up food from a street food stall as she speaks, "I am not sure about our relationship yet but he took me on a date last time. I think he would confess to me soon."I listened quietly.Eduardo's progress was smooth. But I am more curious about yesterday's event.I asked slowly, "How about yesterday? Did something happen yesterday?""Yesterday?" Layla recalled yesterday's event then she remembered something. She then punched me lightly on my shoulder. "You! Why did you run off yesterday? You left Kane and me!""..."I rubbed my shoulders. Although the punch was light, it still ache. "So did something happen?""What could possibly happen?" Then she stopped. She changed her words. "It's a secret.""..." So did something happen or not?I am really curious!"Why won't you tell me?""Because it is a sec

The night was deep.It was early summer so the night sky was clear and there were a lot of stars tonight.The golden mansion's garden was quite big. The gardener gives a lot of care and thought to the landscape. There were flowers in bloom adding a refreshing fragrance to the air.I don't know who put those little lights in the garden, but the colorful lights added a beautiful romantic atmosphere and ambiguity to the air.Kane and I were walking silently in the garden. The awkwardness grew under this ambiguous atmosphere.Fortunately, Kane spoke. "You look beautiful in the dress.""...."But his word just made me more awkward!I could not help but put the unruly hair on the back of my ear. "...Not good as Layla." I muttered.Kane rose his brow and stared at me deeply. "I don't think so.""?""You and Layla have differences in charm," Kane added."Oh." For a moment, my heart skipped a beat there. I thought he was disagreeing with me when I said that I wasn't as good-looking as Layla. I

A/n: This chapter is fixed. Thank you for waiting. **** "!" He was holding his phone near his ear, while my phone was continuously vibrating. Kane: "...." Damn. If I run now...could I still escape? Kane must have guessed my thoughts because he immediately blocked my way. "Stella." I bit my lips and looked down. I don't want to see what was in his eyes. If those eyes were indifferent or just teasing me...I think I would be hurt. "Stella, are you avoiding me?" Kane's low voice sounded. I clenched my hold on the strap of my bag. "....Is it because of what I did?" Kane asked. He took a step forward while I took a step back. His steps halted. "...Do you hate me now?" There was a hint of grievance in his voice. I looked up and saw his dark eyes which were always deep and arrogant had a hint of anxiousness and....heartache. Pang. I felt my heart squeezed by a pair of ruthless hands. I don't want to see that look of hurt in Kane's eyes. "I..." I started to speak. But I don't