Dong Min's P.O.V:
I can't prepare for the shoot yet.
I'm still thinking about what really happened to my dad.
I can't wait for my mom to tell me the truth.
That's why I called her.
" Min? Why did you only call me now? I'm worried about you"
" I'm sorry, mom"
" Are you alright? Are you eating well?"
" Yes, mom. Don't worry about me"
" Are you having fun there?"
" Hmm. I met a lot of good friends and.."
" And?"
" Someone special"
" I can't wait to meet her"
" How are you feeling today, Mom?"
" I'm good"
" Where are you?"
" I'm always here inside our house"
" Are you busy?"
" Not really. I'm just having a cup of tea"
" Ahh. Mom, it's already five years ago since dad passed away. But can you tell me what really happened?"
" Ah, Shin, I forgot that I have something to do"
" Ryan.. It's because of him right? Am I right thinking that he's also the reason why my father died. Just like my father's best friend, Sam Gonzales"
" Min, what are you talking about? How..how did you know that?"
" I'm not an idiot, mom. That special someone I'm talking about, is Sam's daughter. I can't sleep well, mom. I need your help. Help me. I want..to give them both justice"
Mom's not saying anything.
But I hear her sobbing.
"You don't have to be scared anymore, Mom. I will let you get out of his side. I will ..let you free. So help me, mom"
" I'm sorry, son. For hiding it for too long. I just stayed quiet, because I don't want him to hurt you or kill you. But you already know some of the truth. I will tell you"
" Now?"
" Yes. I can't meet with you. You know there are always bodyguards. Okay. I..am the first love of Ryan. But I love your father that's why I married him. Ever since we got married, Ryan always treats your father differently as if he's just a stranger. You're father is longing for a brother, and then Sam showed up. Sam is just like a brother to him and their relationship are much better than the real siblings. Your grandfather also likes Sam. Sam is a genius and friendly one. He made your father and grandfather feel at ease. One day, your grandfather told me that he will pass the company and his other assets to your father and Sam. Then, that day of announcement, your father..was killed"..
I can't bear it anymore.
It's bringing back the pain. But I have to..
" You can stop if you can't, mom" I sob
" No, I'll finish it. Sam was really hurt so he did a careful investigation and found out the truth. Your father was killed by his own brother. He was shot directly in his heart. Sam showed all the evidences to your grandfather. Your grandfather decided to entrust and pass everything to Sam without giving even a single penny to your murderer uncle. Then one week have passed, your grandfather was also killed, by him. Ryan thought that he can have everything just because he already killed his own father. He didn't know that your grandfather already signed all the papers. But Ryan found about it three years ago and took the company because he's the only son. Sam that time resigned and became a programmer instead. Ryan gave threatening calls to Sam until he really killed not only Sam, but also his wife. I don't know what's inside that code. But you should help to find it." She sighed
" Why did you marry Ryan then?" I asked with a low voice
" I had to, son. He found out that I know everything. And he threatened me to marry him. So you will never get hurt"
" You're keeping this to yourself the whole time. If only I asked earlier. You wouldn't feel this way" I sob
" No, Shin. No. It's not your fault. This is what I chose. And you can't change it. It's already decided. It's destined to happen to protect you"
" I can.. I can change it, mom. It's not that everything destined can't be change anymore. I.. will do the right thing to make our destiny right"
" I'm afraid and worried about you"
I sighed..
" Did you..try to give all the evidences to the police?" I asked her
" I did. But all the evidences Sam had was already burned"
" So it is "
" What?"
" Mom, I'm sorry. But don't worry. I promise that I will get you out of him. You don't have to worry, mom. I can protect myself. I'll call you back again, mom. I need to set things right now. Take care, mom. I love you"
I sighed..
" You.. will pay for everything you did"
I know now what to do..
I called Kim and asked him to do something..
He's a programmer, too. He can do it.
Serenity's P.O.V:
" Rin, tell me if you found out something again" Uncle Dave said
I nodded.
" I'll go now" I waved at them.
" Take care!" Aunt said
I opened the gate..
I was shock to see..
" Norman?"
He smiled
" Why are you here?" I asked
" To tell you that everything I said last night, is true" he smiled
" Then..why.. why are you telling me that now?" I'm nervous, I don't know why.
" To make sure that you know how I feel for you"
" But-"
" Shhh! Let's go now" he smiled
" Go, where?" I asked with confusion
" School!"
" We're.. going together?"
" Isn't it obvious?" He smiled
" Can you still smile if Dong Min sees us?"
" I don't care"
" What? What if he punches you?"
" I'll punch back. Just kidding" he smiled
" We'll be late" I said
We're walking together and he keeps on saying funny things.
" Why did you only show yourself now?" I asked that made him curious
He's acting as if he knows nothing.
" Stop acting. I know you're following me to school sometimes" I smiled
He stopped walking and cover his mouth.
" How?" He asked
" You think I'm numb? My sixth sense is very powerful" I smiled
" Then, why didn't you call me if you knew?"
" I don't know, too" I smiled
I walk infront of him...
That's right.
He's always here ever since..
If Dong Min wasn't here...
I knew I had feelings for him before.
I'm gathering my thoughts before to know how I really felt towards Norman.
But Dong Min suddenly came and changed everything I feel.
I stopped and looked at him.
He's smiling..
" Aren't you expecting me to say something after telling me that you like me?" I asked him
" I was expecting, before. But Dong Min came, I don't know. I just got the feeling of only telling you how I feel and not expecting anything. Maybe because I know what will happen. You know, my sixth sense is also powerful" he smiled
" Will you walk with me to school everyday?"
" Why me? Dong Min can't?"
" It's because you're a precious friend. So, will you?"
He smirked and walked infront of me.
" Hmm. I'll think about it" he maked face and ran quickly.
" Wait for me!" I shouted
I also run to chase him.
We're at the school much earlier today.
Lyn's P.O.V:
We're already here for the flag ceremony, but the teachers are not here yet.
Maybe they are still taking care of some matters.
I can't believe Rin heard everything in the rooftop before.
But-
I'm amazed..
She understands Ray and let him do his job...
If I were her, I don't know if I could do the same.
I noticed Ray coming towards the front stage.
He's standing on the center while holding a mic.
" Hello, hello" he said that caught everyone's attention
He looked at me then smile.
" Good morning everyone, I would like to announce something. I would like everyone of you to witness this" he smiled
Announcement? About what?
He pointed his index finger at me.
" That girl, is mine" he smiled
I went blank on what he said in front of everyone.
My friends are all shouting..
" Ailyn, can you come up here?" He asked
I looked at the ground to pretend it's not me.
" Am I being rejected? She's not looking at me. Ailyn, come up here" he said
This time, my friends pushed me.
Everyone's looking at me so I did what he said.
I... don't want to go to school anymore!!!!!!!!!!
I'm really ashamed!!!
I'm standing a little bit far from him.
He held my hand and pulled me towards him.
Now everyone's gotten a lot crazier and louder!
He's looking at me while holding the mic.
" Ailyn Lauron, I like you..a lot!" He shouted and smile
His face looks like he's waiting for me to say something.
" You, still don't know what you really feel for me yet?" He asked
I just looked at him..
" I thought this announcement will help you realize how you feel for me" he smiled and turn his back at me
" I like you, too!" I said that made everyone screamed again.
What...did I say!!!?
He looked at me then smile.
He came closer and pulled a box from his pocket.
He opened it.
It's a necklace.
He held it and moved towards my back.
" Stay still " he said while wearing me the necklace
He faced me again after.
I looked and held the pendant of the necklace.
" I think you're mistaken, A is my initial first name" I said
He smiled and showed his necklace hidden inside his uniform.
" It's because I have yours. And you have mine" he smiled
I smiled.
I heard there are also lot of girls who like him..
But...
I don't care about others reaction.
I was just so happy!
I hug him tight.
I don't think there will be something more that could surpass this.
To let everyone know that he likes me..
It's the best..
The warmest feeling..
He held my hand and we ran together..
" How could you use that time to say something like that?" I asked him while running
We stopped for a moment..
" It's because the director let me do this" he said
" Huh?"
" The reason why the professors are not yet here is because of this. The director helped me"
" The director?"
" Hmm. He said I could do that since I have done my job"
I don't know what to feel..
Hoping that the director will not use his feeling to let Ray act something he can't do, ever again.
" Don't worry. I already have a plan" he smiled and hug me
Sebastian's P.O.V:
" Ray did his job, Ryan. I refuse to do what you want. Why don't you just handle with your son, huh? Dong Min saved her! It's because of your useless son, Ryan!" I shouted
" So Dong Min being there is not really helpful but a nuisance. So why do you care so much about that Ray?"
" It's none of your business"
" You won't tell me? Since you don't, I might ask some guys to beat him up"
" Just what do you want! I'm tired of looking and finding that non-existent code!"
" It exists. But the word patience doesn't exist in my vocabulary. I might really ask for some guys to beat him"
" Don't you dare touch my son, Ryan!!"
It's over..
My secret that I have been keeping from Shoto.
I know he'll use it against me..
I'm just tired for something he did on his own.
" Hmmm. I wonder what will be your son's reaction. But don't worry, I'm not that immature to use and hurt your son. Maybe"
" This is nonsense! If you touch either the both of them. I will be the living witness!" I shouted before hanging up.
I've collected and made double copies of everything that could be use against him.
It's a fight against time.
" I heard everything. You don't have to make anymore excuses just to hide the fact"
I accidentally let go of other things I am handling after seeing who said it.
" Shoto?" I asked
He came forward..
" That's why I feel really close to him. That's why you're taking care of his mom who's lying in a comma"
" Shoto" I sighed
I don't know what to say.
" Does mom knows this?" He asked
I stood up and walked towards him.
" Shoto...your mom. She knew"
" Your the one who's in fault but why did you hurt her?"
" I.. didn't mean, Shoto. I told her the truth but as the result of doing that, she keeps on going anywhere and seeing other men to get revenge. I'm afraid that something might happen to her outside. But I can't stop her. So I had no choice but to use violence."
" Why did you do it? Why did you had another child to another woman? Is mom wasn't enough?"
" That's not it, Shoto. I was drunk that time. I thought it's your mom"
" So why does mom keep on getting bruises?"
" She's hurting herself. I always apologize infront of her, but she always didn't listen"
" You can't hurt her because it's your fault. If you want to be forgiven, patiently wait for her to heal. You know her parents was divorced, so she wanted a happy family with you. But just as you said, you're drunk. Time will heal everything."
" I.. will keep on waiting, Shoto"
I kneel down infront of my son.
" My son, Shoto. Forgive me. For everything. I will also wait for you to forgive me"
" That forgiveness will surely be taking too long. But there's a way to make it faster"
I looked at him with confusion.
" You know you also did something terrible to Ray, by making him do he can't. Be the living witness and protect my brother" he said seriously.
I stood up.
" But-"
" You're fixing files earlier, it's against him. Isn't it?" He asked
" You're.. really smart" I smiled
" Gonzales knew it's Ray"
I was shock to hear those words.
" She what?" I asked
" She knew what Ray did"
" If she knew. Why did she stay quietly and did nothing?"
" Because she understands everything and wants Ray to save his mom. So you owe her a lot. Make a space and time to be forgiven by everyone all at once" he said
My head was delighted by everything he said.
I know you understood me well, Sam.
I hope your daughter can understand me, too.
I nodded.
" I..will"
" So what made you follow him? Ryan?" Shoto asked
" Sam knew that Ryan will use me. So he asked me to obey everything what Ryan is going to say"
" Why obey then?"
" To collect data and information against Ryan"
" And that's the paper you're fixing?"
I nodded.
" I'm planning something. You know what to do to these evidences. I'll call you later and give you the address" he said that made me curious
" Address of what?"
"Later.." he said before turning his back on me.
Shoto is really a nice person.
You have good eyes for a good girl, Shoto.
And also Ray.
Shoto's P.O.V:
I was about to come and see Ray, but I saw him again.
He walks towards me.
" I don't know why I keep on feeling the same thing everytime I see you" I said
He smiled
" Do I make your heart flutter?" He said
" As if. It's not that I hate you. But I don't like you"
" Same feeling. I don't know why, too"
" You heard everything?" I asked him
He smiled.
" We don't like each other. But if we have the same goal, then let's team up" I said
He handed his hand.
" Sounds good" he smiled
" This way, maybe we can like each other, Dong Min" I said
I was about to hand my hand over him to shake hands, but Kim showed up.
" What!? What do yo mean you can like each other? Are you guys...oh my gashhh!" Kim covered his mouth as if he discovered something peculiar.
Because of him being hysterical, everyone's now looking at us.
It's humiliating my good image.
" Nonsense" I said
Dong Min came closer and lie his hand on my shoulder.
" Why? Is there something wrong?" Dong Min asked to Kim
Why do I have to meet these two today?!
This totally ruined my day..
" What about Serenity and Lovely?" Kim asked
I removed Dong Min's hand.
I'm totally ashamed..
" If you believe him just because he's a celebrity, then you're an idiot" I said
" Who said I believe him? " Kim instantly said
" Change topic, why are you here?" I asked to Kim
" I'm here for Dong Min. I already did what you said" Kim to Dong Min
" What is it?" I asked to Dong Min
" Look who's being a gossiper" Kim whistled
I gave him a bad look so he looked away.
" It's something I asked him that can be use to deceive him" Dong Min said
I know who's him.
It's Ryan.
" So, let's meet up later. I'll send the address once I'm done talking to Ray" I said
They all nodded.
" I just nod too, but, why are we meeting up?" Kim asked
" Idiot " I said
" I'll tell you" Dong Min said
" See you later" I said before turning my back.
Norman's P.O.V:
I saw Shoto and Dong Min talking to each other earlier.
The way they look at each other looks like they're punching each other in their minds.
The fight of cold-looking guy vs. the other cold-looking guy.
But everything went smooth ever since Kim intervened.
I went near them without them noticing me.
I'm quietly laughing because of Kim's stupidity.
After Shoto left, Dong Min explained everything to Kim.
And I heard everything..
Before the said meet up, I talked to Kim.
I didn't asked him directly when and where the meet up will be held.
I said few things and he accidentally told me the setting of the meet up.
Kim will always spit out something no matter how important it is when his stupidity started.
So I followed what he said.
I went to the place he told me.
I'm peeping outside the window of the said cafe and saw Dong Min, Kim, Shoto, and Ray.
And there's one more familiar..
It's Serenity's uncle.
They started having a conversation and saw Shoto giving something to Serenity's uncle.
And,
Dong Min also.
I guess the sons are turning the tables, huh?
I waited for another ten minutes before going inside the cafe.
Upon entering the cafe, I smiled and wave at them.
They were all shock, except one person who always look mad at me.
You all knew him.
I sitted beside Kim, facing Serenity's uncle.
" And who are you?" Serenity's uncle asked
" Norman. I'm Norman Allen" I smiled
" I'm Dave Gonzales" Serenity's uncle said
" I know you except your name" I said
They all look confused on what I said.
" Geez. What's with that faces? Hahaha!" I laughed
" Why are you here? You're not invited" As expected of Dong Min.
I suddenly changed my mood into serious mode.
" I know Sam " Mr. Dave looked at me
" You..know my brother?" Mr. Dave asked.
I nodded.
" In fact, I don't want to tell you this but I have no choice. I am once a scholar of Sam. So I am helping him, up until now" I smiled
" In what way?" Mr. Dave asked
" Guarding and protecting his daughter, Serenity"
" It's..you?" Mr. Dave asked
I nodded.
" So, you're just being close to Rin because you're guarding her?" Kim asked
I looked at Dong Min and got the feeling that he's waiting for me to say yes.
" No. Not at all. I'm being close to her.. because I like her" I said while looking at Dong Min
He's clenching his fist...
I'm always in the mood to tease him.
Maybe because I know he's a rival.
But not now, I think.
It's hard and painful to think.
But truth always hurt.
I always followed Rin, and knew how she felt towards him.
Is it still possible to fight for her?
Or should I already give up?
Back then, if she knew I was following her to school sometimes, did she ever had feelings for me?
Or if Dong Min isn't here, will she like me, too?
" Fight is useless because the choice is not yours to make" Mr. Dave said
Fight..
I will make her feel something towards me..
The feeling of something that Dong Min can't and will never give.
" Norman, thank you! For watching over her" Mr. Dave smiled
" It's okay, it's my duty as her friend. Uhm, I'd like to ask to everyone of you if you could keep it a secret from her. That I am the guardian her father sent"
" Why? I think she will be happy if she knows" Mr. Dave said
I shaked my head
" I don't want her to feel that the only reason I talked to her first is just because I'm a guardian. I still want her to feel that I really like her as a friend" I smiled
" So, tell us what you know" Dong Min said
" Wait a minute, we're still waiting for another one. He's on the way" Shoto said
We're all confused on what he said.
Another one? He?
Who?
While I am thinking about that person, I saw Shoto wave to someone at my back.
" I'm sorry, I'm late" that another one said
His voice is familiar.
Could he be the?
I looked behind and saw..
The Director?
For real?
He sitted beside Shoto.
" I took too long to make multiple copies" Mr. Madrigal said while handing the files to Mr. Dave
" Are you.. seriously doing this?" Mr. Dave asked to Mr. Madrigal
" I think it's time to stop and give everything I got from Ryan"
" You better tell me everything" Mr. Dave said
" I wasn't really expecting you, too. Even though I already heard your conversation with your son" Dong Min said to Mr. Madrigal
" Your father was a good and cheerful friend. But you got your coldness from your uncle Ryan" Mr. Madrigal said
" Enough" Dong Min seriously said
I think it's a double fun being here.
" Ah, Sir's. Can we all start?" Afraid Kim said
Mr. Madrigal looked at Ray.
And Ray avoided it.
What's with these two?
Looking at Shoto, he seems to know it.
" We don't have much time. According to the data, Ryan will be returning soon" Mr. Dave said
" What?" Dong Min, Mr. Madrigal, Shoto, and I asked.
After that, we shared all the information we know about the past and everything.
And the most certain evidence, is the code.