Chapter 169 - She can try (1/2)
With the bouquet in her hand, Ryn walked toward the elevator. This time around, she felt something weird. Why were people looking at her and even whispering to each other? Had she worn her clothes inside-out? She frowned.
Although she was confused with the look, she kept walking to the elevator. Luckily for her, no one was using it so she had the place all by herself. She leaned against the wall and let out a sigh when the door closed.
What was wrong with everyone here? If it was in the campus, she could understand. The students were still trying to accept that she was not the dull and boring student but a model. But here... no one knew her.
So why were they looking at her as if she had done something wrong to them?
Ryn shook her head. Why should she break her head thinking about those weird people? She should prepare herself to face Mika.
When she reached Mika's room, everyone was already there. Jason was talking with Mika, ignoring the glare from her parents and Jeremy. Even Jason's parents were there as well.
Oh, dear...
Ryn stopped at the door and took a deep breath to gather her courage. Then, once she was ready, she opened the door and entered the room with a smile.
”Hello,” she greeted, rather weakly. She used the bouquet of flowers as her security but it was taken quickly by Jason who excitedly showed it to Mika.
Mika smiled. Her eyes shone at the sight of the teddy bear.
”Can you take the teddy? I want the teddy,” she begged.
Being in love with Mika for years, Jason just did everything she asked him to. No question asked. Even though it could disturb the beauty of the flower arrangement, Jason simply pulled the teddy bear from the bouquet of the flowers and handed the teddy bear to Mika with flourish. He ignored the gasp coming from his own mother and Mrs Long. His focus was totally on Mika.
Whatever Mika wants Mika will get.
No compromise.
Ryn approached closer and watched as Mika tried to hug the teddy bear closer without disturbing her operation area and all those wires. Mika's face was no longer pale.
”How are you today?” she asked, trying to hold Mika's hand, the one not holding the teddy bear.
”I feel better now. Why you only come now? Are you busy with your work?” Mika asked. ”I love this teddy. Thank you, Ryn.”
”You're welcome,” Ryn lifted an eyebrow at the Longs. Did they not tell Mika about her moving out? Why would Mika think she was late because of work? The Longs obviously knew she was late because she was busy with her new home.
Jeremy and his parents avoided looking at her.
Suspicious. So suspicious.
”Are you busy tomorrow?” Mika asked.
”Hmm... I'm not sure yet,” Ryn replied. She was still confused why Mika still unaware with her new house. What was going on right now?
”Can you come earlier?” Mika asked.
”I... I will try,” Ryn did not promise. She was still confused with the situation here.
She spent half an hour there, chatting with Mika, as well as appreciating the present Jason bought for Mika today.
”I'll send you,” like usual Jeremy offered.
This time around Ryn did not oppose the suggestion. She nodded and then waved goodbye at Mika, before at the couples (The Longs and Jason's parents). Then she followed him out of the room.
And again, she noticed the look and whisper from everyone who bumped into them. What was wrong with everyone today?
”Have you read the news today?” he asked when they reached his car.
”What news?”
He shook his head when he heard her answer. Being Ryn was quite good too, uncaring what people think about her. Him, being the eldest son, the CEO as well as a singer, had no privilege of that. He had to ensure nothing he did could smear the good name of the family as well as affecting his own singing career.
He started the engine and switched on the air conditioner. Then, he took out his phone and tapped something. Then. he handed the phone to her.
”Read it,” he told her.
Cocking an eyebrow, she accepted his phone and read the page he opened.
JENNIFER CAUGHT BOYFRIEND'S SCANDAL?
JENNIFER THE THIRD PARTY?
THAT WOMAN IS THE THIRD PARTY BETWEEN US - JENNIFER