81 Playing Around (1/2)

”I won't be able to get to eat a lot.” Han Jie said sulkily before glaring at Jonah. Since she wore the dress that Wang Jin had chosen for her before, and Suzuki Kyou already so it, there was no way she would wear that in the party.

The professionals showed she had chosen another dress for her. It was a sleeveless, tight long white dress that was emphasized her curves. Sadly to wear it, she needs to also wear a body shaper so her tummy flabs won't be so embarrassing.

She could not embarrass herself because there would surely be paparazzi there.

”How is that my fault?” Jonah said before hissing out a pained breath. Han Jie rolled her eyes at his antics.

”You didn't warn me beforehand.” Han Jie said before stomping out of the elevator. Well, it was not really Jonah's fault that she needed to look good. She just wanted to blame someone else since Han Jun was not around.

Jonah looked at her in disbelief but did not comment anymore and just stood away from her. At least more than an arm's reach.

It did not take long for them to get back their hotel room. Han Jie burst through the suite that immediately startled Han Jun.

Han Jun looked up, ready to blast the person who had dared barged in before seeing his cousin. He smiled brightly.

”You look almost human, Han Jie.” Han Jun said brightly. Han Jie turned her head to glare at him but kept walking.

The party will start at 7:00 PM. It was still past two in the afternoon, but Han Jie was already good as prepared. That was better than her cramming later.

”You might want to watch where you're going.” Han Jun said before bursting into loud, obnoxious laughter when Han Jie stumbled on nothing before her room door.

Jonah winced in before hurrying to help his little boss. Han Jie ignored Jonah's helping hand and entered her room.

”You're an a-hole JunJun. I hope you are hunted down by ghosts!” Han Jie yelled before slamming the door shut in Jonah's face.

Han Jun laughed louder.

Jonah gingerly began to walk out of the penthouse, knowing he was temporarily off duty until either Han Feng or Han Jun called him to resume.

”You, okay?” Han Jun said clearly uncaring as he read whatever contract he was reading on his tablet. However, he noticed how Jonah his rib slightly.

”She pinched me,” Jonah said, walking slowly away from the suite.

Han Jun winced and rubbed absently at his ribs. ”So sorry for you, man,” he said, staring briefly at Jonah before going back to his contract.

”Thank you, sir,” Jonah said, grateful, that was all. Han Jun usually had a lot to complain about whenever he didn't have his way.

”Oh, and Jonah?” Han Jun said, still not bothering to look at Jonah.

Jonah put his hand on the handle of the door hoping Han Jun wouldn't say anything to annoy him.

”Yes, sir?” Jonah said only partially turned to look at Han Jun.

”You can take the rest day for a few days starting tomorrow.” Han Jun said dismissively.

Jonah beamed when he heard that. ”Thank you, sir.” He said, trying desperately to cover his excitement. That good news just made his day. It was enough to cover his nervousness for later, and he was sure that he could endure anything after.

With a bright smile, Jonah left the suite, and all he could think was he could finally sleep the next day peacefully. Without any interruption at all.

***

Han Jie opened her room door absentmindedly, hoping she wouldn't fall on her face courtesy of the ridiculously high shoes she had on. Han Jie felt herself walk into a wall.

'Great. Hotel renovations without me knowing.' Han Jie thought sarcastically.

”Good evening.” Han Jie frowned. She heard the incredibly warm wall say from somewhere above her, but it sounds so familiar.

Han Jie took a step back, stumbled and was caught by the hands on the wall. Han Jie looked up to see Suzuki Kyou smirking at her.

”Hi?” Han Jie said, blushing as she got away from him. Was he staying in her room all this time?

'Wait! Did he see something?' Her gaze shifted around her room. It was clean, but she was still nervous when she remembered her sketchbook. 'Should I first need to worry that he is here in my room all by himself?'

”If you wanted a hug, all you had to do was ask.” Suzuki Kyou said, still smiling while holding on to Han Jie.