Chapter 21 : The Road to Redemption
“I should use this opportunity to break his ego” Lily smirked.
“Jayden,What are you doing there?” Lily smiled.
“Huh?” Jayden muttered.
“You guys might have felt uncomfortable.I’m so sorry for that” She smiled.Ryan stared at her in disbelief.
“What is she saying,Rose?” Ryan muttered.
“Come in. I want to close the door” Jayden said.Ryan scoffed as he removed his shoes.
“Are you done,Sweetheart?” Minho asked as he came out of the kitchen.He was also shirtless,He was only in his brief.
“What the” Ryan muttered.
“There are two,Rose” He sighed.
“We live in a civilized world bro,So grow the f**k up” Lily said as she sat on the couch.
“Shouldn’t you rehearsing for the upcoming event?” Ryan asked.
“True though” Minho nodded his head.Lily glared daggers at him.
“He’s Minho,Ryan” Rose said.
“Minho?” He muttered in shock.
“I wonder why he looks different to everyone when he looks the same to me” She said.
“I now have biceps and abs,Sweetheart” He winked.
“Sweetheart?” Ryan muttered.
“I’m her boyfriend.She’s been single since birt-
Rose threw a slipper at him.
“Get the hell out of here.Go have your bath already!” She shouted.He went into the bathroom.
“I have to go,Love” Lily said as she got up.
“Ok.Drive Safely” She said as they hugged.Lily left.
“What are you still doing here?” Ryan asked looking at Jayden.
“Who are you to ask me that?” Jayden rolled his eyes.
“You should be on your way,Jayden” Rose said.
“I guess Scarlett called already” He muttered as he wore his shirt.Ryan wrapped his hands around her shoulders trying to claim ownership.Jayden blew her a kiss,She smiled and he left.
“You smiled at him?,Why was Jayden here?, Why did you call him love?,And why are you in a towel?” Ryan asked as he sat on the couch.
“I smiled at him because I found him cute,Minho said he couldn’t relate to anything Lily and I were saying and suggested that I called any of my male friends over,I called him love earlier because I thought Minho was the one who opened the door because there was no way Lily would have opened the door,You know she’s popular and I wanted to go have a bath that’s why I’m a towel.Not like you have any right to know” She muttered.
“Get dressed,We have to get somewhere” He smiled.
“Where?”
“If it wasn’t a surprise,I wouldn’t have said somewhere” He smiled.
Rose was all dressed up in five minutes.
LUXURY RESTAURANT*
“I made a reservation already” Ryan said.
“There wasn’t any need to,It’s your restaurant after all” She said.He smiled as they took their seats.
A waiter came,He handed them the menu.They placed their orders.He bowed and left.
“And why are we here?, I didn’t have my bath” She muttered.
“Haven’t you bathed today?, It’s past noon already” He said.
“I bathed in the morning but I usually bath three times a day whenever I’m home” She said.
“Thank you” He said as the waiter served their dishes.
“You should try the steak and if you don’t want to you can have a sip of the wine,It tastes heavenly” He smiled.
“I didn’t come here for food” She said.
“I’d like to explain myself concerning what happened yesterday” He said.Rose cut her steak.
*I’m listening” She said.
FLASHBACK STARTS*
“I can’t be with you,Mira.I love someone else” He said.
“You won’t think of anyone else once you’re with me” She said.
“Just tell your dad to cancel this alliance” He said as he removed his undershirt.
“You’re so sexy” She smiled.He walked to her.
“Mira,You deserve someone better” He said.
“You’re my betterhalf so you’re the one I deserve” She smiled as she hugged him.Rose came in.
FLASHBACK ENDS*
“Hmmm” Rose muttered as she sipped her wine.
“Is that all you have to say?” He asked.She raised her brows in confusion as she dropped her wine.
“Was I supposed to come hug you or maybe feed you or something?” She replied flatly.
“What are you saying?” He muttered.
“Wait,Were you expecting me to take back what I said regarding the kiss?” She smiled.
“Weren’t you told that some dreams never come true?” She muttered.
“I’ll see this meal as a way of paying me back for the kiss.Enjoy your meal before it gets cold” She smiled. Ryan stared at her in disbelief.
LUXURY HOTEL*
Rose ears were already filled with murmurs from the staffs.
👥: “Ryan and Mira are getting married”.
👥: “I didn’t believe it until I saw it on the news.Its everywhere already”.
👥; “My prince charming now belongs to someone else”.
👥: “I’m hurt.My fragile heart bleeding in a pool of blood”.
👥: “I hope they cancel the alliance.I broke up with my boyfriend hoping that he’d look my way someday”
“If only they knew that their almighty crush is a dirt freak” She scoffed as she entered the elevator.Someone stopped the door from closing.
Chapter 22 : Love in the Workplace
“Annyeong” Raya waved.
“Annyeonghaseyo” Rose bowed.
“Could we talk?” Raya asked.Rose stepped out of the elevator.
“I called you last night but you didn’t pick up” Raya said.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t know it was you” She bowed.
“It’s fine.I’m sure you’ve heard of Ryan and Mira’s marriage” Raya smiled.Rose nodded.
“You know the marriage is just around the corner so we are in hurry to get everything ready and also the things the couple might need after marriage” She said. Rose blinked at her.
“This was the reaction I wanted to see” Raya thought.
“Mira said they needed help and unfortunately I’m busy so I need you to go over there,Luxury Mall” She said.
“But Luxury Mall is just five minutes away from here” She muttered.
“I’m going the opposite way so goodbye” She waved and left.
LUXURY MALL*
“I wonder what Raya is up to” Ryan muttered.
“Isn’t this cute?” Mira smiled as she picked up a cup.
“Pick whatever you want” Ryan muttered.
“If you say so” She smiled as she held his pinky finger.
“I don’t really like touches” He said as he gently removed his finger from her grip.She smiled.
“I wonder if she doesn’t understand body language” He thought.
LIMELIGHT ENTERTAINMENT*
“We’re performing at the Asian Artist Awards so lift up your flat @ss” Yuna said.
“Lazy girl” Olive chuckled.Lily got up.
“I must say kpop idols deserve a salute every second for working their @ss off” Mabel muttered making the rest chuckle except Olive.
LUXURY HALL*
“I wonder where they are” Rose muttered as she searched around for the couple.
“Do you like this?” Mira smiled.Rose turned.
“I can’t believe they’re being all lovey-dovey in public” She muttered as she walked to them.
“What are you doing here?” Mira asked.
“Madam Raya sent me here” She said.Ryan’s phone buzzed.
💬 : “Don’t just stand like a statue.Make use of the opportunity to talk to her.If you fail this time around,I won’t help next time.I’m watching you” Raya texted.
He looked around. He raised his brows as he saw a lady sitting on a couch looking at him.She slightly pulled down her shades and winked at him.
“Raya” He muttered.She smiled as she wore back her shades properly.
“Rose” Ryan muttered softly as he held her hand.
“What?” She removed her hand from his.
“What is going on between you two?” Mira raised a brow.
“That mug looks amazing” Rose smiled.
“I know but sadly not everyone can afford it” She smiled.
“I wonder what’s wrong with her,Can’t she answer back?” Raya scoffed.
“This should be good for us,Ryan.You take the purple while I take the pink” She smiled as she wrapped her arms around Ryan facing him.Ryan pulled away.
“I already said I don’t like touches” He spat.
“Whatever and you” She said pointing a finger at Rose.
“You’ll be our servant after marriage,At least you should be able to pay off your dad’s debt from your monthly penny,I think saying the money your dad stole is better” She smirked at Rose.Rose eyes stung with tears.
“I guess mom told her everything” Ryan thought.
“Omo!,Why are you emotional?, Did you think that I wouldn’t find out about it?.I have a supportive mother inlaw,You know” She winked.
“Watch your mouth,Mira” Ryan warned.
“Sorry Darling,It was a slip of the tongue” Mira smiled at Rose.
“Won’t she fight for herself?” Raya muttered.
“I see you’re good at telling stories.You don’t need to be reminded that your mom is a home wrecker,Do you?. She made your dad divorce his first wife,Oh sorry,I meant his wife because your dear mom is still a mistress and according to South-Korea bloggers your mom has multiple affairs with other politicians” Rose smiled looking at her.
“I’m loving her already” Raya smiled.
“How dare you!” Mira raised her hand.Ryan came in between the slap landed on his face.
“Oh no” Mira muttered in shock as her eyes widened. Raya pulled her shades down to see clearly.
“I’m sorry” She muttered.
“Be grateful that you’re a female” He muttered.
“Don’t worry,I’m here” Raya stood up.
*Huh?, What is she doing here?” Rose muttered.Raya blessed Mira’s face with a slap.Everyone turned to them.
👥 : “What’s happening?”
👥 : “Isn’t she the president’s daughter?”
👥 : “Bloggers would love this news”
“What’s the problem,Madam?” A lady bowed.
“Nothing,Just family issues or rather…settling scores” Raya smiled at Mira,Who stood there holding her cheeks with teary eyes.
“What’s happening here?” Someone said behind them.They all turned.The staffs and customers frighten in fear.Raya shook her head in disbelief as she sighed deeply.
Chapter 23 : The Burden of Expectations
“Mrs Park” Rose muttered.
“Mom” Ryan muttered in shock.Raya stepped on his toes.
“Don’t act like you are scared” She muttered.
“What’s wrong,Mira?” She walked as she walked to her.
“Rose said a lot of hurtful things to me and I even got slapped!” She snapped and walked out on them.
A slap landed on Rose’s face.Raya removed her shades.
“No,You can’t do that mom.I slapped her not Rose” Raya said.Her mom glared at her.
“You poor stinking rat!”Sara snapped.
“No,Mom,I won’t take that from anyone not even you” He spat.He held Roses hand and dragged her out of the mall.
“How dare him!” Sara snapped.
“Maturity” Raya winked.She walked away cat walking as she wore his shades.
👥: “She’s so cool”
👥: “I guess it runs in ‘The Parks’ veins”
👥: “I love her shades”
“Omo!, I feel like the lead character in a story” She muttered under her breath.
“What are you looking at!,Bring down your phones!,I shouldn’t find anything relating to this incident on the internet or else be ready to spend the rest of your miserable lives behind bars!” She fired angrily.
RYAN’S CAR*
“Sorry about that” Ryan muttered.
“There’s no need to apologize.It’s fine” She said with a light smile.
“Should I drop you off at work or at home?” He asked slowly.
“I don’t know probably I need to get some rest” She said.
“Home,I guess” He said with a light smile.
THE PARK’S MANSION*
“How dare you speak to me in that manner!” Sara snapped.
“What’s going on here,Raya?” Mr Park asked as he descending the stairs.
“Didn’t you leave for work in the morning,Dad?” She smiled.
“I felt a little bit sick so I came back but tell me what happened?” He asked.
“Nothing,Dad” She smiled.
“Sara” He muttered.
She narrated everything that happened at the mall.
“Is that true,Raya?” He asked calmly.
“I don’t know but I’m not saying she’s lying though” She chuckled.
“Are you really my daughter!” Sara snapped.
“You should remember the name of the hospital you went to twenty six years ago” She smiled.
“Raya” Mr Park said softly.
“You might never know probably I was swapped” She smiled.Sara eyes widened.
“Raya,You shouldn’t speak to your mom in that manner” Mr Park said.
“Oh,You’re awake Ana” She smiled as she walked to where Ana was.They went into the room together.
“I wonder what’s inside of her” Sara said.
“Just let the children live the way they want,It’s their life anyway” He muttered and went upstairs.
“Are you fine,Rose?” He asked as she made to open the door.
“I’m fine” She smiled.
“Are you fine?”
“I am bro” She slightly chuckled.
“Are you sure?,I’m here” He said as he held her hands rubbing her knuckles gently as she faced him.
“I’m fine…Well I guess I am” She slightly chuckled. Ryan stared at her not fully convinced that she was fine.
“Probably….I am not” She sniffed.
“It’s fine” He said as he pulled her into his arms.
“It hurts to be constantly reminded of what he did,I’ve spent my whole life sacrificing for the happiness of others,don’t I deserved a little bit of happiness too?” She muttered.Ryan’s heart sank.
“I hate this world…I hate me….I wish I could go faraway from everyone probably di-
Ryan broke the hug.”Don’t ever say that” He said and she nodded.
“We’re in this together,Okay?” He muttered.She nodded.
“Can I?” He blinked as he raised her jaw.She fell silent ,Ryan gulped hard as he stared at her pink shiny lips.
“I guess yes” She muttered.Ryan crashed his lips hungrily on hers.
She broke the kiss for some air.
“I hope you won’t call this a mistake” He muttered.
“It was” She muttered.
“But a beautiful one” She smiled biting her lower lip.
“Let’s make more beautiful mistakes then” He smiled as he claimed her lips.He slightly bit her lower lip and then broke the kiss.
“Let me help you with that from now on” He muttered as he ran his thumb on her lips.
She pulled him closer grabbing his tie. She claimed his lips.She got up from her seat still not breaking the kiss.She sat on him and began straddling him.
“Baddie” He smiled into the kiss.He placed his hands on her waist as she untucked in his shirt and ran her right hand on his bare chest while the other was in his hair.It become intense as their tongues fought for dominance.He smiled as she said his name softly.
“Ryan…Oh f**k” She muttered.Ryan smiled.
“Beautiful mistakes indeed” He thought.
Mira trailed them.She was inside her car.
“I wonder who invented tinted windows.I can’t even see anything” She muttered.
“There’s no way my Ryan would have something to do with that trenches girl” She rolled her eyes.
“Let’s go” She said to her driver.
Chapter 24 : Rose Faces Difficult Choices
ASIAN ARTIST AWARDS*
Artists,Actors and Kpop idols were all present at the event.
Glitter Girls and Twilight already performed.
” And The Best Artist Award goes to…
“To” The hostess said making everyone present nervous.
Glitter Girls and Twilight table were opposite each other. Rain stole glances at Lily. She noticed it and glared at him making him look away sadly.
“The Award goes to…
“Ain’t we all nervous?” The host huckled.
“Please say it already” Olive muttered.
“Goes to Glitter Girls!!!!” The hostess screamed.The girls became emotional.
Alan chuckled out tears as he looked at his sis.
“They truly deserve it” He muttered.
“I’m sure Glitters are happy” Rain smiled looking at Lily.
👥:”I’m so happy for them”
👥:”I’m a proud Glitter”
👥:”Lily is so emotional”
The girls went on stage received the award and gave their speech and went back to their table.
“The best music video of the year goes to…
“To…
“Twilight!!!!!”
Olive jumped up on her feet clapping hard.Alan chuckled seeing how happy his twin was.
👥: “Go babies!”
👥: “Not them looking as hot as usual”
👥: “I’m so proud of them”
They received the award,gave a speech and went to their table.
Glitters girls won three awards while Twilight won two awards.
“Omo,I’m so tired” Lily said as she walked behind the girls.
“Nado(Me too)” The rest said in unison.
Someone dragged Lily.
“Who are you!” She snapped.
“It’s me,Rain” He smiled.
“So what?” She folded her hands under her b**bs.
“Why do you dislike me no hate,Why do you hate me?” He muttered.
“I don’t h@te,I detest no despise people especially you” She smirked.
“Why?” He muttered.
“No reason” She said.She made to walk away but he pulled her back pinning her hands to a car.
“What do you hate about me?, I don’t drink nor smoke nor am I promiscuous” He muttered.
“Like I said no reason,So now let go” She said as she struggled to free her hands from his tight grip.
“There has to be a reason” He muttered.
“Let go,My friends might be looking for me already” She said.Her phone rang.
“Yuna” He muttered.
“I told you,Just bear in mind that you won’t be spared once Manager Kang or the girls find us” She said.
“Then save us time and spit it out” He said and she spit in his face.
“What the” He muttered.She took the opportunity and ran off.
“Where were you?” Olive asked.
“Hmmm…I just needed to use the restroom” She smiled.
“Ok” Yuna said.
“Come here quickly” Manager Kang said as he opened the car’s door for them.
“Where did you disappear to,Bro?” Alan asked.
“I was lost” He muttered.
“Ok,Let’s head to the dorm to get some rest” Alan said.
GLITTER GIRLS DORM*
“Omo!” Lily muttered as she found Rose standing in the dorm.
“Chukahae” Rose chuckled as Lily fled into her arms hugging her tightly.
“Hey Girl,Long time no see, it’s been a while.Did we offend you?” Yuna raised a brow.
“No” Rose smiled as she broke the hug.
“Hey lovebirds,Let’s go inside,It’s cold” Olive said.
“Annyeonghaseyo” Rose bowed as Manager Kang came out of the car.
“My lady” He bowed making the girls chuckle.They all went in.
LUXURY HOTEL*
“Where is he?” Rose muttered as she stood at the hotel entrance impatiently waiting for Ryan.
“Oh” She smiled as she saw his car in sight.He came out as his driver opened the door for him.
“Annyeonghaseyo” She bowed.He walked past her not sparing her a glance.
“Huh?” She muttered.
She barged into his office.
“Yah,Who do you think you are!” She snapped angrily as she banged his desk.
“Why did you barge in?” He muttered as he turned on his swivel chair.
“Mwo!” She snapped in disbelief.
“You heard me” He said.She walked to him.
“Hey playboy,Don’t you dare act funny with me or else you’ll regret it” She pointed a finger at him.
“She’s so cute” He smiled at his thought.
“What’s making you smile?” She said. He pulled her hand.Her eyes widened as she landed on his thighs.
“What…What are you…doing?” She muttered as he began sniffing her neck.
“You smell nice” He muttered as he bit her neck playfully making her chuckle.
“Did you do that to make me come here?” She chuckled. He nodded.
“Naughty boy” She smiled as she pinched his nose bridge.
“Hmmm” He muttered as he slightly bit her right ear.
“Stop it,Ryan” She chuckled.
“Stop what?” He muttered as he licked behind her ears.
“Taeho” She muttered.
Taeho is Ryan’s Korean name.
“What am I making you feel things?” He said seductively as he slowly ran his thumb on her lips.She slightly nodded as she bit her lips.
“Said I’d help with that from now on” He muttered as they stared into each other’s eyes.
He crashed his lips hungrily against hers.She placed her hands on his shoulders as he wrapped his arm around her.
Mira came in.
“What the f**k is going on here!” She snapped.
Chapter 25 : Ryan Confronts His Demons
“And what the f**k does it look like” Rose muttered as she got up from Ryan.
“That was nice,Boo” She bit her lower lip and wiggled her @ss in front of him.Ryan smiled.
Mira eyes widened as she held her fists tightly in anger. Rose smirked at her as she got to where Mira was.
“What the,Come back here,You cheap slvt!” She snapped as she pulled Rose back.Ryan stood up walking to them.
“Yah!,Dakcheo!” (Hey,Shut up) Rose snapped back.
“How dare you speak to me in that tone,You b**ch!” Mira spat.
“Not my fault,I took after your mom” Rose spat.
“How dare you!” She raised her hand.Ryan made to hold her hand but Rose was quicker.
“What were you about to do?” She smirked dropping Mira’s hand.
“Won’t you say something,Ryan!” She fired.
“I don’t interfere in what doesn’t concern me” He said.
“Let’s see if Rose would fight for us” He thought.
“You claim to have a supportive mother inlaw but I have a supportive boyfriend” She smiled as she pecked Ryan’s cheeks.
“What the” She muttered.
“Ryan and I are closer than you can imagine.We share a deep bond and have done things you can only do with him in your imaginations” Rose whispered making Mira swallow hard in shock.
Rose smirked at her. “Don’t be over the moon girl,Enjoy it while it last because he’s gonna be all mine three weeks from now” Mira said.
“True,I should enjoy it while it last but sadly it’s gonna last forever which means I’m gonna enjoy it till my last breath” Rose whispered to her.
“You guys are just bedmates or rather…f**kmates” Mira smirked at her.
“If we were to be f**kmates then what are you guys because you’ve never shared a hug.Oh,right,You’ve once shared a hug which was against his will so that leaves me with no choice than to call you a…Pushover” She smiled.
Ryan choked in shock.
“Easy Taeho” Rose said as she patted his back gently looking at Mira.
“Taeho?, You don’t even know his Korean name” She scoffed.
“What’s my Korean name?,Whoever gets it goes on a date with me” Ryan said.
“Darling,Ji-hoon” Mira smirked at Rose.
Rose burst out in laughter.”Your so called bride doesn’t even know your name” She laughed.
“Fk you!” She spat and stormed out. “What did you say to her that bring up a name like fkmates?” He asked curiously.
“Nothing” She winked.Ryan blinked at her in disbelief.
“Do not forget our date” She blew him a kiss and left.
“What could have brought up that name?” He wondered.
ROSE’S OFFICE*
“Omo,When did you learn such things?” She muttered.
“My cheeks are burning in embarrassment” She muttered as she took her seat.
She picked up her phone and her eyes widened in shock.
“Mwo!, Lily and Rain!” She shouted.
South Korea is currently in shock as pictures of Lily and Rain together behind a car were uploaded online. She went to the comments section.
💬: “I knew it,The way he was looking at her at the AAA was lit”
💬: “I’m so happy for them,Lira was life💞”
💬: “Team Lira”
💬: “I’m so glad everyone is supporting them”
She kept on calling Lily but she didn’t pick up.
LIMELIGHT ENTERTAINMENT*
THE CEO’S OFFICE*
The CEO sent for Lily but he’s not in his office making Lily more nervous.
“I hope he doesn’t flame up,Remember he’s hot tempered” Manger Kang said.
“I hope so too but I swear I’m not gonna spare that boy” She muttered.
“Just keep calm” He said.
The CEO came in.
“Annyeonghaseyo” They bowed.
“Lucky charm” He smiled as he pulled her into a hug. Her eyes widened.
“What’s going on here?” Manger Kang muttered.Lily broke the hug.
“Bloom Entertainment CEO never wanted to have anything to do with us,that envious man but now he has no choice than to act like we’re pals” He smiled. Manager Kang nodded in agreement.
“What are you trying to say?” Lily raised a brow.
“The whole country is in support of you guys relationship so worry not” The CEO said.
“What!,We’re not even friends!” She exclaimed.
“Kang,We should release a statement before bloom does,It’s beneficial for us” The CEO said.
“Be ready to be in a relationship with Rain” Manager Kang winked at her.
“You can leave” The CEO said at them.
Manager Kang held her hand dragging her out of the office as she kept on murmuring.
BLOOM ENTERTAINMENT*
THE CEO’S OFFICE*
The CEO was fuming in anger.
“How dare you,Rain!” The CEO banged his desk in rage.
“I’m sorry” Rain bowed.
“Release a statement denying the rumors” The CEO said to Manager Kim.
“It’s too late” Kim said.
“What do you mean!,Is she pregnant!” The CEO exclaimed.
“No” Rain bowed.
“Limelight already released a statement admitting to the rumors” Manager Kim bowed.
“Mwo!” He exclaimed.
A light smile crept on Alan’s lips. “I’m sorry” Manager Kim bowed.
“You all just get out!!!” He exclaimed.
Rain smiled as they bowed.They left the office all together.