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The rest of their four-day vacation ended in a heartbeat and Zeke is having a severe case of separation anxiety.
He's been fidgety since they arrived at their dorm.
Theo
We know. You've been walking back and forth for minutes now.
Jae
I think you've been with her too much.
Harry
Can you even record later without going off-key?
Ren
Man, looking at you makes my head spin.
Zeke
Of course I can! I value work as much as you do.
Theo
Then stop making a fuss. Brent will preach if he sees you like this.
Theo
You know how he endlessly lecture when he preaches.
Jim
Hahaha. You can always call her. You want me to call her?
Jim showed his phone with Lea's number on the screen.
Zeke
You sly bastard. When did you get her number?
Brent
Well, you lads look more radiant. I believe you had a pretty nice vacation?
Ren
You speak as if you didn't have one yourself.
Jae
Uh-huh. I can see he got himself some.
Harry
That after glow can't lie Brent.
Brent
You f*ckers knock it off. By the way, I'm glad you dealt with the issue before you came back.
Theo
That's quite a sore spot right now Brent. Can we just go to work?
Jim
You're annoying Brent.
Brent
🥺 You boys are so cold.
Meanwhile, Lea was browsing through the bakery when Mina approached her.
Lea
I don't have anything to say to you.
Mina
Talk to me or I'll cause a scene right here and right now.
Lea
Say whatever you wanna say and get done with it.
Mina
Did you tell him to quit show business?
Lea
Did he say that I said that?
Mina
No.But there's no way he would think about that.
Lea
Why are you asking me? Didn't you say he doesn't know our blood ties?
Lea
Look here woman, I don't care about your family at all. So stop pestering me with every issues that your shitty family's experiencing every now and then. Get lost before I shove this baguette down your throat.
Mina
You better not get involved or else.
Lea showed Mina how pissed she is right now.
Mina
I'll have you killed.
Lea
Do your best then. Who knows, you might die before you even get the chance.
As she watched her estranged mother walk away, Lea couldn't comprehend why in every little thing that upsets her, Mina immediately blames her.
Lea shook her head and continued to buy some sourdough.
After bread buying, Lea went to the farmer's market to buy some fresh vegetables.
Butler Tiu
Good day to you Milady.
Lea
G-good morning Butler Tiu. What brings you here?
Butler Tiu
Boss wanted to ask you to come home to him this evening.
Butler Tiu
He said I cannot return to him unless you say yes.
Lea
Stay with me then Butler Tiu.
Lea
Let me give him a call first.
Lea took his phone out after handing the bag of bread to Butler Tiu.
Lea
We just saw each other yesterday.
Zeke
I'm having some separation anxiety.
Lea
Don't torture Butler Tiu like this.
Lea
Okay. How about this? Let's see each other every two days.
Zeke
I want to see you every day.
Lea
You gotta meet me in the middle here, honey.
Lea
You sound like you're pouting.
Zeke
...I'll agree that we'll meet every other day but.
Lea
I said every TWO days.
Zeke
No. I can't if its every two days.
Zeke
You also have to give me three wishes to agree to unconditionally.
Lea
Nothing sexual and you have a deal.
Zeke
Okay.. Then send Butler Tiu away after he escorts you home.
Lea
Ugh. Okay.. I'll talk to you later.
Butler Tiu
I shall assist you today Milady.
Lea
Must you call me like that?
Butler Tiu
It was Master's orders Milady. And I personally like to call you that.
Lea
As long as you're okay with it then.
Lea
So tell me something about you Butler Tiu.
Butler Tiu
About me Milady? Not about the young master?
Lea
Yeah. I can ask him later about himself.
Lea
Ah! Of course if you're not comfortable, you don't have to force yourself.
Butler Tiu
N-no Milady. I was just surprised.
Lea
Why? Isn't it like a basic manner?
Lea said as she picked some cucumbers meticulously.
Butler Tiu
Its the first time that young master's beloved asked something about me.
Butler Tiu
Yes. The young master's previous relationships would just assume that I am simply his "errand boy.".
Lea
That's annoying. You should've just set them straight.
Lea
What about Zeke? Didn't he say anything?
Butler Tiu
It was a trivial matter Milady so its not necessary to call Young Master's attention.
Lea
Its not trivial. Hmpft!
Butler Tiu smiled appreciatively. He can see how his master became enchanted with Lea.
While Lea picked out some lettuces, Butler Tiu followed her.
Lea
By the way Butler Tiu, do you like tomatoes?
Butler Tiu
Yes Milady. Though I'm not picky with what I eat.
Lea
I see. Do you work out?
Butler Tiu
Yes, I always require myself to stay in shape to be able to quickly come to Young Master's rescue when time comes.
Lea
Oh. I see. How long are you with Zeke? I've been meaning to ask this since the beach party.
Butler Tiu
I've been in service since Young Master was born Milady.
Lea
Eh? How young are you?
Butler Tiu
Shouldn't it be how old?
Lea
I don't like the ring of it. It sound condescending. 😋 so? How young are you?
Butler Tiu
I am forty two years old Milady.
Lea
Really? I reckon you'd be around thirty-ish.
Butler Tiu
Ahaha. Surely you jest Milady.
Lea
Nope. I thought you'd be the same age as Brent.
Lea
Wait. So you're around seventeen when you were employed by Zeke's family?
Butler Tiu
That would be correct Milady.
Lea
Wow. So you were like thought how to fight that early?
Lea
Can you pick some scallions for me, please?
Butler Tiu picked the best scallions he saw and handed it to Lea.
He silently studies her as she went to the register to pay.
He's still surprised at her attitude. Most of Zeke's exes just talk to him to get information about Zeke and how to get on his good side.
Being the longest company that stayed beside Zeke, he can't help but question the motives of every girl that Zeke dated. Until Lea that is.
Lea, in Butler Tiu's eyes, is comforting and unique. Not like any woman he met.
Butler Tiu was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't hear Lea the first time.
Lea pinched his cheeks which brought him back to his senses.
Lea
Finally back to earth aren't ya? 😁
The throbbing pain on his cheek made him laugh.
Lea
How's that? I'm a mean cheek-pincher when I was young you know.
Butler Tiu
It was indeed filled with fury Milady. I was afraid that my cheek will be sore.
Lea
Ha. ha. ha. I'm really great. ha.ha.ha. Let's go?
Butler Tiu
Are you done with your shopping Milady?
Lea
Nah. I still need to buy deli. I'm not keeping you too long aren't I?
Butler Tiu
You can take your time Milady. Master's orders that I take you home safely.
Lea
Haha. Zeke really can be stubborn.
Lea
Something on your mind?
Butler Tiu contemplated whether to ask or not but he decided to ask anyway.
Butler Tiu
If you don't mind me asking Milady, why did you decide to date Young Master?
Lea
I just did. He was persistent, and pushy. We have nothing alike.
Lea
But then, I just realized it one day that I'm attracted to him.
Lea
Some suspects that I date him because of his fame and money, but honestly, I don't care about that.
Butler Tiu
Why? He is rich Milady.
Lea
His riches has got nothing to do with me. Cause I can live on my own money.
Lea
I feel dirty just thinking about spending his money. I feel like I'll bleed my brains out.
Lea
That would be a waste of my beauty right?
Lea
The thing is, I love myself Butler Tiu. My pride is as tall as my actual height. And he respects me for that.
Lea
Maybe that's one of the reasons why.
Lea
I also like that he can be a very adorable cinnamon roll sometimes.
While Lea was talking about the qualities he likes about Zeke, she didn't know that Zeke was listening to their conversation through Butler Tiu's radio.
Zeke
She said I'm adorable.
Harry
😒 I would be mad if I were Lea.
Jim
Yeah. Secretly listening to their conversation like you were wiretapping. Bad indeed.
Jae
I'd dump you if I were Lea.
Zeke couldn't even refute because he is technically invading a private conversation.
While Arcana teased Zeke on their break time, Butler Tiu accompanied Lea on her walk home.
Lea
Thank you for accompanying me today Butler Tiu. I had fun.
Butler Tiu
Our sentiments are the same Milady.
Butler Tiu accompanied her until she was at her apartment door.
He helped her get the groceries inside.
Lea took a bottle of her homemade infusion of brewed ginger and lemon juice.
Lea
Something to drink. You need to take care of your health for my Zeke so drink this. Its also good for your throat.
Butler Tiu
Thank you Milady.
Lea
Be careful on your way out Butler Tiu. Thanks again.
Butler Tiu bowed and left carefully holding the bottle on his hand.
A private car soon came to fetch him.
Driver Jun
Good work today Sunbae.
Driver Jun
What's that in your hand?
Butler Tiu
A precious gift from Milady.
Driver Jun
Haha. Sunbae, Young Master might get jealous, you know. He's kinda off character when he's with her.
Butler Tiu
I guess I'd have to clench my teeth then.
Driver Jun
Hahaha. I'll take you to the dentist if your teeth will fall off Sunbae.
Butler Tiu
Take care of me then Hubae.
Lea tuned in the television while she fixed her dinner.
Arcana's latest single is on the screen.
Lea glued her eyes on the screen.
Lea
These boys really know how to dance.
It was at that moment when Zeke seduced the camera with his eyes.
Lea
Damn! My man can really live off of his looks.
Lea
They all kind of do. No wonder girls go loco over them. If only they weren't such a handful bunch.
[Zeke sent you a message]
Lea opened a message from Zeke.
Zeke
Yeah. Still have a few photoshoot.
Lea
Ask for food while you're on break.
Zeke
Wanna eat you cooking.
Lea
I can send you some. I just finished cooking.
Lea
Wait. I'll prepare it.
Zeke
I'll have my driver get it from your place, don't bother going out.
Lea
Sure. I'll include food for the rest.
Zeke
Thank you. Theo's getting irritable cause he's starving.
Zeke
Talkin' to the staff. They kind of want to do some changes.
Lea
Done preparing the food.
Lea
Don't strain yourself too much. Saw your music video a while ago.
Zeke
Did you fall for me harder?
Zeke
The driver will arrive shortly.
Lea
Right. Get to work then.
Lea
I'll see you soon honey.
A few minutes later, the driver left as soon as he arrived.
Lea wondered how fast he drove.
The studio where Zeke was working at is at least forty five minutes by car.
Little did she know, the driver was a secret guard assigned by Zeke to watch and guard over her.
Comments
Anonymous
Rich boyfriends sure are great to have.
2020-06-12
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