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{ I LOVE YOU }
# UNEDITED!!
“Shouldn’t you at least drop the formality since we’re the only one here,son….” Mr Cooper smirked
“Son? When have you ever proven yourself to be a father? Huh?” Ricky yelled.
“Does it matter? You and I know you wouldn’t be in this position if it weren’t for me? You wouldn’t rose to fame if I didn’t…
“Didn’t what? Can you even hear yourself? The reason why I’ve gotten this far is because of my talents not because of your dirty job!”
“Keep your voice down if you don’t want anyone to find out about this. You know what I’m capable of doing… I’ll do wh@ťěver I want one my own,you don’t have to meddle. See you!” Mr Cooper turned and started walking out.
“How about I terminate my contract and sign into another company! Maybe that would make you believe you’re not the reason for my success….
Mr Cooper went to him and grabbed his collar.
“Don’t you try anything funny if you know what’s best for you or you’re going to loose your mum earlier than you thought” He gritted his teeth.
Ricky’s eyes widened.
Mr Cooper released him and left.
“Don’t you dare do anything to mum…..”
He couldn’t followed him out cos his face was bareless. He went back to pick his mask and ran out but Mr Cooper already disappear.
Ricky clenched his fist and entered his car,driving home immediately.
“Are you blind to notice that jerk is in love with you!”
Lily scoffed as she recalled what Tanya said earlier. She just got back and almost walked in when a loud screech from tyres filled her ear.
She turned and a gasp escape her lips as Ricky stepped out of it.
“Is she dreaming? Or he really come out of that car?” She thought.
“I didn’t know you’re this….” She was cut short when he suddenly pulled her into a hug.
“Jun hee….” She made to break the hug but he only hugged her more tight.
“One minute” He said and her hands dropped,not hugging him back.
Lily heart rate increased as the hug goes on,she almost forget to breath under his hold,not when she look so tiny around his muscles.
“Did something ha-” She felt a drop of tears on her shoulder and she blinked.
“Is he crying? But why?” She said inwardly.
“Are you okay?” She tried pulling away but he wouldn’t release her.
“Don’t look… Or I won’t he able to face you tomorrow”
Lily went mute.
“Let’s just stay like this for 5 more minutes please” Ricky muttered.
“He’s in love with you!”
Lily gulped as she recalled what Tanya said earlier.
•••
<LINDA’S MANSION>
Linda was humming a happy tune as she scrubbed the dishes in the sink,when suddenly she felt arms wrap around her waist.
A smile lit up her face as she recognized the scent of her Kris’s cologne and the warmth of his embrace.
“Kris” she called,spinning around to face him.
“How do you expect me to stay in the living room alone while you’re here” He said, pulling her close and planting a kiss on her forehead.
They just had dinner and she insisted on doing the dishes first since she would be busy with work tomorrow.
“Is that really how much you can’t stand to be without me?” Linda asked, a playful smile playing on her lips.
“I wouldn’t survive a day without you babe. You’re the air that I breathe” Kris said,his voice as serious as ever.
Linda laughed,shaking her head in disbelief.
“You are such a hopeless romantic Kris. I’m almost done,you won’t let me focus if you’re here” She turned back to what she’s doing,Kris hugged her from behind.
“Why do I need to do the dishes when I can do that in the future!” Kris grinned.
“Seriously?” Linda chuckled.
She finished doing the dishes and they proceed to the living room. Linda’s drama was still showing on the TV, the kiss scene she had with Charles to be precise.
She glance at Kris and immediately grabbed the remote controller.
“Let’s just watch another thing!” Linda said and Kris nodded.
She changed the channel and sat between his thighs.
As the romantic movie played out on the screen, the tension between them became palpable.
They both felt the pull towards each other, but neither wanted to be the first to make a move.
Finally,it was too much for Linda to bear, and she
leaned in to kiss him,her heart racing as her lips met his.
Her phone suddenly chimed. She broke the kiss and grabbed it.
.I SHOULD HAVE TELL YOU ABOUT THIS SOON BUT GO GIRL BRAND WILL LOVE TO CAST YOU AND CHARLES IN THEIR RUNAWAY $h00t ON SUNDAY. WE’LL ONLY AGREE IF YOU’RE FINE WITH IT.
It’s from her manager.
“Who’s that?” Kris asked and Linda showed him the phone.
“I’ll only say yes if you want me to” She said.
“I can’t stop you from doing what you love for my selfish interest. It’s just a $h00t anyway” Kris replied.
He made to kiss her again but Linda placed a finger between his lips,topping him.
“I’ve a wish” She suddenly said.
“What is it?”
She brought her face closer and whispered into his hearing. She immediately reconnect their lips at once. He held her waist and deepened the kiss.
Their lips parted,he looked into her eyes, searching for any sign of hesitation. But all he saw was desire,desire for him and for this moment.
“Are you sure you’re ready?” he asked,his voice rough with need.
She nodded,her breath coming in short gasps.
He took her hand and led her to the bedroom,her heart racing as he closed the door behind them.
“Are you sure about this?” he asked one last time.
Linda nodded and he came on top.
“Wait… Don’t you have a $h00t tomorrow morning?”
“Yes… Why?”
“I’ve to ask cos you won’t be able to walk!” Kris grinned naughtily.
“Let’s just sleep for tonight okay?” He said and Linda nodded and closed her eyes.
He kissed her forehead before closing his eyes too.
•••
<NEXT DAY••KELLY’S HOME>
Kelly finished cooking,he placed it in a tray and walk into Lovia’s room.
She was still asleep. He gently placed it on the table beside her bed and tapped her.
“Brother…..” She called as she opened her eyes.
“It’s late,you should have breakfast” Kelly said.
“But I’m not hungry” Lovia muttered weakly.
“I know,just try… You are becoming more lean this days. Mum won’t be happy with me so please” Kelly said and gave her a spoon.
Lovia look at him then the food before started eating.
“When are you coming back here?” She asked slowly.
“As soon as you get your surgery done, I’ll move you into the city and hired someone to take care of you….” Kelly replied.
“What about you? You won’t stay with me?” She said sadly.
Kelly sighed and sat next to her.
“I wish I can but we have to keep living together as a member if I want to continue being a singer….”
“Do you love what you’re doing now?” Lovia cuts in.
“Huh?”
“From what I remember,you always want to be a doctor so you can treat me but mum…”
“I was too young back then,I never really took it serious so,you should eat so you can use your pills!” Kelly stroke her hair.
She continue eating and Kelly stood to get her treatments.
She had this rare disease since she was little called Batten Disease. It’s a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and causes vision loss and weight.
There is no cure for Batten disease, but there are treatments that can slow its progression. But Kelly never gives up,he would always tell her he would find her cure one day.
Once she’s done,she used her treatments and Kelly helped her lay back on the bed.
She doesn’t do anything all day rather than sleeping and eating!
“Get well soon okay? I love you!”
“I love you too brother!” Lovia smiled and hug him more tight.
•••
<RUDY’S CAR>
“She said that!” Rudy repeated as Lily finished telling him about Tanya.
Lily nodded.
“So.. What are you going to do if he did confess? What are you going to do?”
“Nothing!”
“What do you mean by nothing? Do you have feelings for him?” Rudy asked.
“Honestly I haven’t thought of that…” Lily grinned.
“I thought you love Ricky!”
“Of course,I’m still in love with Ricky. But Jun Hee is….
“You should just stay away from him if he’s going to be a problem. You never know his right intention towards you,what if he’s a…
“It’s enough that I’ve a lot on my mind,stop nagging me!” She rolled her eyes and get off.
“Do I need to pick you up?” Rudy shouted after her.
“No don’t! I can manage! See yah!” Lily waved and walk in.
•••
<NIGHT>
Lily walked home from the bus stop,she had the weird feeling that someone was following her.
She’d caught a glimpse of a shadow in her peripheral vision,but when she turned to look, there was nothing there.
“It must be because I’m thinking too much lately…”
She brushed it off,but then she heard footsteps behind her,growing closer and closer.
Panicked,she broke into a run, but the footsteps kept pace. She ran as fast as she could,until her legs gave out beneath her and she collapsed on the pavement.
She lay there,gasping for breath,when suddenly a hand reached out to her. She screamed and tried to get up but she fell back.
“Lily! Lily!” A familiar voice called out. She turned to see Ricky.
Lily blinked in disbelief. She was sure that the person following her was a thr_@t.
“I thought… I thought…” Lily stammered.
“It’s okay.. I’m here” Ricky scooped Lily into his arms and carried her back to her apartment,her head resting on his shoulder. She was still trembling from the scare,but she felt safe in his arms.
“Where are you taking me? This is not the way to my place!” She said as Ricky stopped in front his apartment instead of hers.
“I’ll be the one to treat your wound!” He said and they stepped inside.
Ricky put Lily down on the couch and left. He came back with a kits and squatted in front of her.
“From now on,don’t come home alone. You can text me whenever you’re done. I’ll come pick you up! Don’t act stubborn and do as I say” Ricky said as she apply the oilment on the bruise.
Lily just stared at him.
“I though I told you to stop coming home late,why were you out so late? You’re a girl for crying out loud! What if something happened to you…
“And why are you overreacting? It was just a scratch…”
“That wasn’t just a scratch. Even the smallest mark on your perfect skin makes me crazy with worry” he said,his voice filled with concern.
“I can’t bear the thought of anything happening to you Lily. You might be a though one but you’re still a girl”
“Why do you even care? Not like I’m your priority or something….
“Because I’m in love with you,I love you Lily! 😱”
Lily gulped down emptiness.
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To Be Continued