Everything is still unclear but one thing he was sure, he misbehaving last night. And he doesn't want for Jean to think he is avoiding her because of what happened. He took a deep breath before he dialed Jean's number.

Jean was texting the girls when her phone rings. She waited for a moment before she swipes her phone and answers the call.

"h.e.l.lo?"

"Jean?"

"Yes. You need something that's why you have called?"

"Ah... Well, there's something I wanted to talk to you. I know, I should talk to you in person but, I can't go home yet. Been so busy out here for the upcoming show soon."

"Ah, yes. The girls chatted me about it. And I understand, of course, it is your job."

Cold water poured on him. He does realize that things are not the same way anymore. He was a great lawyer but why he has no courage to face these small things?

No. It is no just a small thing. It is the most important thing above his job. He cut the call and he picks up her key car then rushes to the elevator.

On the other line, Jean was surprised when Kier suddenly cut the call. She wanted to be upset but what is her right? The whole thing is just temporary. They just agreed about this fake marriage for her own convenience. She was actually the one who take a huge advantage of this game. So she shouldn't complain.

Jean decided to sleep and held the tears that began escaping from her eyes.

She wasn't sure how long she'd been sleeping when she heard the bedroom door opens.

"Why are you here? Isn't you are working overtime?" Jean asked half-sleep. She thought she was dreaming. She gets up from the bed then remembering the call earlier. So this is why Kier hangs up the call, instead, he drove home for them to have a proper talk.

"Am… did you already have dinner? I can…"

"Jean," Kier walks towards her and heaved a sigh before he spoke again.

"I...I honestly clueless if how I will start everything. I know I have been an a.s.shole sometimes and so much full of myself, but when it comes to this part, I am still a rookie."

"I came to the realization, that I wanted to take everything seriously. Make things right and you, as my priority. So, Jean…"

Jean was just listening intently making sure nothing she will be missed. She becomes speechless from Kier's sudden confession.

"About last night... am sorry if I misbehave and do that…"

"Hmm? Do that?" She asked teasingly. She was in dazed. She can't believe, Kier is blus.h.i.+ng. His face is turning red. She covered her mouth.

"Please, don't laugh."

"Am not…"

Kier grabs her hand. Her heart began acting weird, she's falling for him.

"Jean, I was drunk last night, and did not remember the rest of what happens… so,"

"Uhm… isn't too unfair on my part for not remembering anything?" He added.

Jeans eyes grew wider. She began hitting him. "Hey! Why you're hurting me now?"

Jeans face flus.h.i.+ng red. "Have you realized that was my first?"

"That's why it's unfair on my part. It's my first time and yet, I remember nothing."

Jean was shocked. "You're kidding me? Don't tell me all you did is just studying?"

"Is that so bad?"

Jean covered her mouth. She can't believe it. How handsome her husband is, rich, and successful. He truly never had a woman before? But thinking about how he has mood swings, dictator, and talking about virtues a lot. Above all, he is a clean freak, truly be impossible he would bring any woman to his house or go to someone's house and have a one night stand.

"What are you thinking?"

"Nothing. I just wonder, how did you survive until now without…"

She saw how Kier's face fl.u.s.tered. She giggles.

"Don't tell me you wanted me to prove again how a man I am?"

Jean covered her face. She heard Kier let out a s.e.xy laugh. The b.u.t.terflies inside her chest are gone crazy, her heart beating fast.

"Did I hurt you last night?"

Jean froze, then nodded.

"Then… let's just do it next time."

"Okay," Jean still covering her face.

"Jean, look at me."

She just keeps shaking her head.

"Hey, you are not the only one that embarra.s.sed here."

Jean did not respond but she giggles. He grabs her hands and locked her into his arms. Jean got quite. She did not avoid when Kier lowered his face.

"Before I forget," he paused halfway. "When you'll wake me up in the morning, can you be gentle instead of kicking me out of the bed?"

Jean burst out in laughter. She's guilty indeed. But she has a reason yes why she kicks him out in the bed and she won't tell Kier about it.

She got quite when Kier sealed her lips.

***

EMPIRE DRAGON HOTEL

Shun open his suite and throw himself in the couch. What a long day for him. He ma.s.sages his right shoulder and glances at his wrist.w.a.tch. He checks the time, it is a quarter to eleven. If he hadn't left already, his business partners would invite him to drink more.

He drags himself to get up and took off his clothes to get a shower. Looks like, he never goes home yet for a month now. But there's no one waiting for him back to his grand mansion, just maids.

Shun wear a bathrobe after a quick shower and sit back to the couch. He picks up his phone and scroll to check his messages. His heart skips a beat staring at the photos Joanna sent him.

Looks like there is something that changes about Ca.s.sie. Is that how long since he left the island? It is her birthday the next month. He does wonder what birthday gift Ca.s.sie would like and if she would like to have a birthday party. And her promenade is in the same month also. Well, all he needed is to ask Joanna to casually ask Ca.s.sandra what she like and her plans.

If his work will be clearout next week, he could go back to the island by the weekend. Rudolf did notify him that he put the system back so he could go home after he's done cleaning the blacklisted players and those players that got reported many times.

Rudolf used this an excuse to convince his game partners to do his plans with hidden personal purposes which childish yeah.

Shun notices that the last text Ca.s.sie sent him is just a few minutes ago.

Back in the Young Villa, Ca.s.sie brings down the gla.s.ses and washed them in the kitchen then went back to her bedroom when her phone was ringing. She picks up and quickly swipe her phone to answer the caller. Good thing Joanna is a fast sleeper.

"Brother Shun?"

"Ca.s.sandra? You're not sleeping yet?"

"Ah... we've been checking out the things you've sent so, we stayed up a little longer. But I am preparing to go to bed now, brother Shun." Ca.s.sie opens the veranda's sliding door to get out when Shun seems to notice the sounds she made.

"Wait, are you going out of your balcony?"

"Ah, yes brother Shun."

"Don't go outside, for sure the night breeze is colder, you'll catch a cold."

"Oh, okay." Ca.s.sie closes the door and decided to sit on the floor by the footbed.

"Don't try to get sick," Shun added.

"Okay, brother Shun. Did I disturb you?" Ca.s.sie was told by Daichi that the boss always doing overtime that he made his office as home just to finish his works quickly.

That's why Ca.s.sie decided to pack some food for Shun thinking might no one cooking for him, completely forgets that Shun's office is the hotel. The only thing she thinks is to give back what kindness Shun is giving her. And making his meals is the least she could do.

But in Shun's point of view, he was very impressed by the way Ca.s.sie is spoiling him, also forgetting how he spoiled Ca.s.sie in ways he does.

The call continued with thank you's and complementing each other. Shun thanked Ca.s.sie for the food and Ca.s.sie thanked him for the ingredients and seasonings he sent.

It's been an hour had pa.s.sed and Shun realizes the time.

"Ca.s.sandra, you should go to sleep now, you have cla.s.ses tomorrow," Shun said but the other line did not respond anymore.

He listens to Ca.s.sandra's breathing. Shun smiled. She falls asleep. Shun did not end the call and left it connected. He was now lying on his bed when he heard Ca.s.sandra talk on her sleep...

"Brother Quinn..."

Shun was surprised. "Quinn?"