267 Why dont you live with me? (1/2)

No wonder her parents loved living here.

There was no rushing in living, no complicated life in here. Everything followed their own pace. Sometimes he even forgot to check the time, unlike when he was at the city. Every time was precious and he sometimes had to handle meeting upon meeting or business lunch or even dinner.

He sighed and closed his eyes, enjoying the fresh air. It made him wished he did not have to return back to the city with the polluted air and noisy living.

But of course, it was just a wish. He knew he could not do what he wanted. On his shoulders were the burden of being the heir of the family.

”Hot cocoa?”

He turned to look at her when her voice broke his thought. He smiled and thanked her for the drink. The hot drink made the chill away.

She sat beside him without asking. She held her own mug of hot cocoa.

”Are you tired?” he asked suddenly. ”Why don't you go to sleep?”

She sipped her drink slowly and sighed. She looked up at the sky and smiled.

”I wonder how far those stars are,” she murmured.

”Beautiful, isn't it?” he looked up as well.

”Hmm…”

Both kept quiet, just enjoying the beautiful stars and the fresh air. They stayed there for almost half an hour before Ryn started to yawn.

”It's getting late. Let's go to sleep,” he took the empty mug from her hands and stood up. Then, he urged her into the house.

Her parents were long deep in slumber. After they got back from the hospital, her parents went out to their shop despite her cry. Even when they went back home, both were too tired to even talk with Ryn and only ate the dinner and quickly went into their room to sleep. Apparently their usual schedule was simple like that; having their breakfast, going to work, having dinner and lastly going to sleep.

He washed the mugs while Ryn went to brush her teeth. Then, he brushed his teeth once he saw her into her room. He walked to the living room, where it was turned into his 'bedroom' for these few days. There were only two bedrooms here; one for the parents and one for Ryn. That was why the parents were uncomfortable when they saw Jeremy came sending their daughter, but Jeremy assured them he did not mind sleeping in the living room. He even brought his sleeping bag here!

He set his phone for tomorrow's wake up call and adjusted the sleeping bag. Then, he closed his eyes with a smile.

”Good night, Ryn,” he murmured and hoped the wind would bring his wish to her in the room.

There was nothing wrong with that, right?

*~*~*~*

The next morning, Jeremy entered the kitchen at the sound of his Ryn nagging at her parents. Did not know what the topic that made her start her nag but both her parents were giving her a sulking look. There was no sign of meat or egg, unlike yesterday, which brought a frown on Jeremy's handsome face.

Was his Ryn going to eat her greens this morning? Seriously?

”If you two still keep anything from me, I am going to live here forever to watch over you two,” Ryn said with a scowl.

”But you do have your job in the city and you… you haven't graduated yet, have you?” her mother pointed out.

”I can simply take my final exam and do my training here. I bet there is a company that can use a trainer like me in their office,” Ryn replied.

Jeremy pursed his lips thoughtfully at the news. He narrowed his eyes at Ryn but did not say anything. Training, huh?

”When I'm not around, stop working so hard. Both of you are no longer young and I can support your life.” Ryn frowned. ”Why don't you just follow me back to the city. I can support our life.”

Their face turned paler when they heard her suggestion. They shared a look and quickly looked back at their daughter, ”No!”