217 Her insomnia refuses to go away (1/2)

”Hey. What are you doing here? Are you recording songs for the album?” Mathew asked carefully. His heart skipped waiting for the answer.

Jeremy walked toward the recording machine. His eyes narrowed at the sight of a song in the making.

”Am I interrupting you?” He asked but did not seem like he felt awkward and guilty.

How should Mathew answer this? Should he be honest and say yes?

But Jeremy would turn into a monster if he dared to say that word, wouldn't he?

Mathew was scared.

Jeremy flipped the coat he was wearing and landed his bottom onto the leather sofa. It made a creaking sound but both of them ignored the sound. He crossed his legs and looked at Mathew who was still standing stiff.

”I need your help, ” Jeremy started. He took a piece of paper out of the pocket of his coat and handed it to Mathew.

Mathew took the paper with his trembling hands. He looked at the words written and then looked at Jeremy, frowning.

”Can you do it?” Jeremy asked.

”You want to rearrange these songs?” Mathew asked.

”Hmm… for my sister's wedding, ” Jeremy nodded.

Mathew finally sat down. His eyes landed on the words on the paper. He was speechless. It turned out Jeremy wanted his help for the songs for his little sister's wedding. He just scared himself silly for nothing!

”I'll pay double,” Jeremy said without prompt. He took out his phone and started to tap the screen. He showed it to Mathew.

Mathew's eyes widened. What double? The amount was more than what he received for two jobs.

”Well?” Jeremy's lips curled up. He could see the shock in Mathew's eyes and he believed Mathew would not reject the job.

”I… I accept,” Mathew choked out.

Jeremy smiled.

*~*~*~*

Ryn stretched her arms tiredly. After hours spent at the mall, she was finally home. She covered her mouth to stifle a yawn and walked slowly toward the kitchen.

Although she was tired, she was still starving. She wanted to eat something heavy before she went to sleep. Without even thinking, her hands reached into the fridge and took out whatever she could reach.

Hmm… three chicken breasts and two drumsticks.

She frowned at the fresh white meats. What should she make?

Hmm…

She looked at the eggs left and pursed her lips.

It took her almost half an hour before she put two plates on the table with a huge glass of water. She rubbed her hands happily and quickly reached for the fork. There was no time to use other utensils. Not even a pair of chopsticks.

Just poke and shove into her mouth. And chew and swallow.

That was how starving she was.

So tiring following Mika around. But it was worth it seeing the smile on Mika's face when she looked at all her purchases.