Episode 13

Chen! Your favorite author has released a new novel. Did you read that? Anurak asked.

Really?? I’m definitely going to check it out.

It’s a different genre than usual. It's like the author became a different person, Anurak added.

Hidden Hearts?? Chen began reading the title.

It’s quite different, right? Anurak asked after sometime.

Mmmm…. it's the same, Chen mumbled.

The day of the exhibition arrived, and Dunk was busy organizing everything.

He was dressed in a fitted black shirt, a dark trench coat, and combat boots.

Chen showed up wearing a monochrome shirt, tailored trousers, and minimalist boots.

Dunk was staring at Chen when he heard another voice call out, “Brother…” It was his sister Aadhya, who rushed in.

Aadhya… Dunk scooped her up and hugged her tightly like she was still a child.

Seeing this made Chen feel a bit annoyed.

My son, there you are! I missed you…Amara said, wrapping him in a warm embrace.

You look different, his dad, Anan, smiled at him.

How different, Dad? Dunk asked.

You seem like someone who doesn’t care about the world, and that’s what we wanted for you, he replied with a grin.

Thanks for sending me here, Dunk said sincerely.

Let me introduce you all, he said, leading them to Kanya.

This is Kanya Mom, and this is my half-brother Saran, and my step-brother Chen.

Hi! You both look so handsome, Amara exclaimed excitedly.

Aww...You’re adorable, Aadhya said, playfully tugging at Saran’s cheeks.

Wait, I don’t even know you, he said, flustered.

Haha! Don’t mind them; they’re both obsessed with beautiful things, his dad said knowingly.

Let me show you the art gallery, Kanya suggested to Anan and Amara.

Aadhya noticed the tension between Chen and Dunk, so she took Saran’s hand and started to walk away.

Hey, slow down! He might think you’re a weirdo, Dunk teased his brother.

Who cares? He’s cute, she replied.

Saran was too embarrassed to say anything.

Wow! You can even leave Saran speechless, Dunk thought.

Dunk glanced back and noticed Chen's gaze.

Neither of them knew how to start a conversation.

You finally came, Dunk said.

Yeah! It's an important event, Chen replied.

Oh, I see, Dunk said, a hint of disappointment in his voice.

You’re really close to your sister, Chen said, a touch of envy in his tone.

Yeah! We grew up together.

Oh, You won't lift me like you lifted her. After all, we just met, and you don't love me, Chen said, maintaining a straight face.

Come here, I'll lift you, Dunk said, and with that, he picked Chen up in a princess style, thinking it would embarrass him.

To his surprise, Chen's expression shifted from serious to a wide grin. Take me to the balcony, he pointed like a spoiled princess.

You’re such a silly guy. Dunk said putting him down near the balcony.

Of course, you always argue with me, unlike the way you treat your sister.

Yes! She’s someone who will always stand by me and never leave my side no matter what, unlike someone, he shot a sidelong glance at Chen.

Chen turned to meet Dunk's eyes.

I'm sorry......my sunshine! He said with a smile, presenting a bouquet of sunflowers as an apology.

Dunk's eyes widened in surprise.

What did you just call me? Dunk asked, astonished.

"Sunshine!" Chen replied, beaming.

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