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As soon as they got back to report to Dianne, Amy couldn't hide her fury anymore.
Amy
💢 You said you only saw three people inside!
Lea
Three people that I may find difficult to kill.
Amy
💢 You didn't say that!
Lea
Why are you even mad? 😒
Amy
I can't even fathom how you did it.
Lea
After I broke the glass wall, I shot them.
Amy
I need a more elaborate explanation!!
Den
P-perhaps I should e-explain it.
Den
After the glass wall broke, they were at full alarm, but each and everyone of them were shot through their heads no matter where they hide.
Amy
So you're telling me that it didn't matter even if they hide at a concrete wall?
Den
Yeah. I thought I was a goner too. I mean, I didn't know we had a powerful sniper in our team.
Lea
You don't. I was just a stand in.
Dianne
She's a senior to you Den. She was our most powerful asset. Sadly, she wanted to spread her wings and enjoy a domestic life.
Den
C-can someone like us really just do that?
Lea
No. Not anyone. Its just me.
Lea
I know dear, you don't get it right?
Den couldn't meet Lea's eyes. Her charm's too much for Den.
Amy
Why are you flustered?
Dianne
Omo. Den's blushing..
Lea tipped her head to the side and stared at Den.
Lea
Looks like your baby can't resist my charm Amy. What should I do?
Amy
I wasn't talking about you.
Dianne
Stop all the fuss. The money's wired to your accounts.
Lea
I guess we're done here then.
Dianne
We'll call you when we need your help again.
Lea
Nope. Don't bother me.
Amy
Is she really not gonna help us again?
Dianne
😏 she will. We are her soft spot after all.
Den
How come we don't know about her?
Amy
Why are you interested?
Dianne
She doesn't like being talked about. Though she's our team's pride, I respect her wishes.
Den
By the way Boss, don't you look younger?
Amy
Probably botox and collagen treatments again. Boss, you really need to get a grip and accept it.
Amy
Ahahaha. Call us if you need anything boss.
Dianne
Tsk! Youngsters these days don't understand the agony of aging.
Lea was about to leave when she noticed the children making a fuss at the playground.
Lea
What are those kids squeeling on about?
Lea squinted and saw a familiar head in the center of those kids.
Lea
what's that man doing here?
Zeke
That dress is indeed pretty.
Lea
Prettier than your beloved?
Zeke looked up and smiled at her.
Zeke
Of course my Lea's the prettiest.
Zeke
Isn't that right kids?
Cole
She's not your Lea Mister. She's mine.
Cole
Y-yeah. When I grow up, I'm gonna marry Lea.
Zeke
My dear, I didn't know you had a cute boyfriend.
Lea
Sorry dear, I like Cole.
Zeke
Can't do that Brat. Lea's mine.
Lea sit at Cole's level and looked at him in the eye.
Lea
Lea likes Cole as well. But by the time you grow up, I'm gonna be shriveled like a sun dried raisin.
Lea
Can you still love me then?
Cole
B-but I hate raisins.
Lea
I see. Its okay to like me dear, but I think an even prettier girl somewhere here likes you more.
Cole
I will give up on Lea, but if I grow up and find out she doesn't look like a raisin, I will steal her from you.
Cole sprinted away from them.
Lea
Kids these days watch too much dramas.
Zeke
I can't believe you were cheating on me with a kid
Lea
Haha. sorry about that. How'd you know this place?
Lea
Yes. I believe I never told you where I was.
Lea
Ohhh. Well, we were using internet so that makes sense.
Lea
No. I was about to go straight to you anyways.
Lea
Did that made you happy?
Zeke
Yeah. I'll be happier if you kiss me now.
Zeke and Lea turned towards Amy's direction.
Lea
Honey, these two unofficial lovers are Amy and Den. This is Zeke, my boyfriend.
Amy
Can't you just introduce us normally?💢
Amy
Hi Zeke. Nice to finally meet you.
Zeke
The feeling's mutual. Thank you for taking care of my girl.
Amy
😍 If you get tired of her, you can always come to me.
Den
😑 Sorry bout her man, she's just a little crazy.
Lea
A little is an understatement don't you think?
Den
Well I just said it to be polite but we know she's really crazy.
Amy
💢 stop pulling my leg.
Lea
No one was pulling it. You're the one who's feeling up my boyfriend.
Amy was still rubbing her hands over Zeke's.
Amy
B-but you see, its my first time seeing an idol up close.
Amy
Damn, y-you really can make a living with just your looks.
Lea
Let him go. He might catch your bug.
Lea
Ah. Is that so. Fine. Let him go now or I'd be seriously mad.
Zeke
Really? Like jealous mad? Or mad mad?
Lea
Would you like to find out honey?
The fury in Lea's eyes told Zeke to not dare.
While they were on their way to Zeke's house, the two conversed like they didn't see each other for the longest time.
The sight makes Butler Tiu tear up.
Zeke
And then Jae was cornered by her two girlfriends. Turns out they planned the whole thing to trap him.
Lea
And? How did he managed to solve the drama?
Zeke
He said he'll break up with both of them.
Lea
The girls must feel relieved then.
Zeke
Quite the opposite exactly.
Lea
🤣🤣🤣 That was so anticlimactic. And stupid. Why would they even do that if they never had the intention of breaking up in the first place?
Zeke
They said they just wanted him to choose.
Lea
That's stupid. hahaha.
Zeke
Oh. By the way, Theo asked if you wanted to celebrate your birthday with him.
Zeke
It was just a suggestion.
Lea
Didn't you want to spend that day alone with me?
Zeke
Yes. I do. and I'm looking forward to it.
Lea
Can't we just do that?
Zeke kissed Lea's temples.
Zeke looked out the window and saw a familiar car came in his gate.
Lea
Looks like someone's waiting for you.
Zeke
I forgot that she wanted to meet.
Lea
Well, let's meet her then.
Lea
How should I act around your mother?
Zeke
She's the type that you hate the most so I suggest you just do what your gut tells you to do.
Lea
Will you be okay with that?
Zeke
Well, I also hate her so...
Zeke
Whatever she'll say, don't take it to heart.
Lea
Oh there's no need to fret honey.
As soon as they arrived, Zeke's mother sat authoritatively on his living room.
Yeri Gu
40 years old
Zeke's Mother
Yeri
Unfilial son brings home a girl.
Yeri
Why am I not surprised?
Zeke
Nice to see you too Mother.
Yeri
Woman, state your name.
Yeri
You're dating my son?
Yeri
Do you even know who he is?
Yeri
So you're using him as a step ladder because he's popular.
Lea
You're free to think whatever.
Lea answered uninterested.
Yeri
I am his mother. Do you think I'll approve your relationship you gold digger!
Lea
Not really interested in your approval.
Yeri
Where did you pick up this trash?
Zeke
I don't see any trash here.
Yeri
Rebelling won't do you any good!
Yeri
Woman! Get out. Break up now.
Lea
I don't see any reason why I should do that.
Yeri was grinding her teeth in annoyance.
Lea
What should we eat? I'm kind of hungry.
Zeke
Should we order pizza?
Lea
Kind of want some fried chicken.
Zeke
You can always cook. Butler Tiu replenished the fridge yesterday
Zeke
It was nice seeing you mother.
Zeke
You know where the door is.
Lea
Your full name's Ezekiel? That's so cute.
Lea
Yeah. It sounds holy and biblical.
Yeri
You dare treat me like an outsider?
She grabbed Lea's hair and pulled it.
Lea
Okay... Let go of me if you don't want to get a new haircut later.
Yeri
You think I'm scared?!
Lea
Honey, get your mom off me.
Zeke separated Lea and Yeri.
Lea
Why are you so angry Mrs. Gu? Did you want to join us for dinner as well?
Yeri
HA?!!! WHO WOULD LIKE TO EAT WITH YOU?
Lea
You don't want to join us? But my fried chicken is the best.
Yeri
ZEKE! BREAK UP WITH HER NOW!
Zeke
You don't understand Mother. I'm not someone you can control now.
Zeke
Even if you disown me, I can live on my own.
Yeri
But you need to fight for your inheritance!
Zeke
I may not be as rich as Father, but I make more than enough for myself.
Zeke
You still have my two older brothers. Don't they give you enough money to spoil yourself rotten?
She attempted to strike him once more but Lea intercepted her.
Lea
Don't hit his face. Pop stars can't have puffy faces.
Yeri
Don't touch me with your filthy poor-stricken hands.
Lea
Then don't hurt my boyfriend.
Yeri
You are so shameless!
Lea
I am. No matter what you say, I won't break up with your son.
Yeri
How much would you like for you to disappear?
Lea
You can give me Zeke then I promise you won't see me ever again.
Yeri
I don't get your logic.
Lea
You don't want to see me right?
Lea
You offered so I negotiated.
Lea
Give me Zeke, give up on being his mother, and you'll never see me ever again.
Yeri
This conversation is getting nowhere.
Lea
I know. Can't we just agree to disagree? I'm really not the type to care about what monster parents like you think so...
Yeri couldn't answer anymore as she's baffled and speechless. Its her first time encountering a woman like Lea that dared to defy her.
She walked out furious and slammed the door behind her.
Lea
Aigoo. Isn't our deal a bargain?
Zeke
Hahaha. You really are unbelievable.
Lea
What? Should I have included Butler Tiu?
Zeke hugged Lea in response. His heart was so happy that he showered her with little kisses.
After eating dinner, Zeke washed the dishes.
Lea
I like how you look inside that apron.
Zeke
Did you fall for me harder?
Lea
Yeah. But only a little.
Zeke
What should I do to raise it then?
Lea
Dunno. How about you take your shirt off?
Zeke
You mean, are you ready now?
Lea
N-no! That's not what I meant!
Zeke
Oh. I see. I thought you're ready. Haha. My heart was leaping.
Lea
Ahaha. Amy told me she and her boyfriend already did it.
Lea
Will you hate it if we waited a little bit longer?
Zeke
No. Of course not. Don't be silly.
Zeke
Yeah. I am a man, I always feel the urge to express my love for you, but I respect you.
Zeke
I don't want to force you into anything that you don't like.
Lea
Its just that I still want to cherish our time like this.
Lea
Just us eating, conversing, getting to know each other. No expectations and no pressure.
Zeke
I get that. We can take our time Honey. Its not like we'll break up or anything.
Lea
I know. I also don't plan on giving you to anyone else but me.
Lea
You know, I love it when you smile like that.
Lea
It feels genuine. Not the calculated smile you do when you smile at your tv appearances and videos.
Zeke
Only you can make me smile like this.
Lea chomped on a strawberry while Zeke wiped his hands dry.
Zeke approached Lea and cupped her face while she was chewing.
After a quick peck, Lea swallowed the strawberry.
Zeke took the chance to kiss her again.
This time parting her lips with his tongue.
Zeke
That was a sweet strawberry.
Comments
Anonymous
Ugh! Typical Mother!
2020-06-12
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