Chapter 49 - Bar hopping (1/2)

They did bar hopping at Clarke Quay and then walked to enjoy the beautiful river views glittering with lights. Finland drank a lot and her eyes began to get droopy after drinking away at the bars.

”My God... my head feels very light...” Finland sighed as she placed her cocktail glass on the table.

”Let's go home. If I drink one more glass, you will have to carry me home,” she said with a sleepy voice.

”It's okay, the important thing is that you're happy,” Jean said calmly. ”Are we going home now?”

”Yes, but let's not go to Rose Mansion. The staff there would be shocked to see me so drunk. Let's go home to your apartment,” Finland said.

”Alright,” said Jean. He paid for their drinks and then took Finland out. They walked along the river, then turned north. Robertson Road was located not far from there.

”You walk very slowly,” Jean said later. He then carried Finland on his back and walked faster to his apartment.

”You're a good person, Jean...” Finland said when she was piggyback riding Jean. ”I'm very lucky to have a friend like you. If there is another life, I want to be your sister or your wife.”

”You have become like a sister to me in this lifetime, Finland.” Jean replied, ”You can also be my wife in this life, if you want.”

Finland, who was drunk after so many cocktails, didn't quite understand Jean's words, ”Wife? You mean to marry you?”

”Yes,” said Jean. ”As I always say, if that house you're staying at is haunted, you can always come back to Robertson Road and stay there.” He turned to Finland, ”If Caspar hurts you or if he is not treating you well, I hope you will come back to me. I will treat you well. I will take care of you and put your happiness first.”

Finland nodded.

”Caspar treats me well. You don't have to worry about me.” Finland touched Jean's cheek and shook her head, ”But thank you for stating your feelings for me. Sorry I can't be with you.”

”I know.”

Jean said nothing more after that. Finland soon fell asleep on his back. When they arrived at his apartment, Jean laid Finland on his bed. He then laid beside the girl and hugged her as usual.

”Good night, Finland.”

Jean, who knew Finland very well, knew that Finland never received hugs, support, praises, and love from her parents and other people. He had become used to embracing Finland and showing his care and support at any time. He also told Caspar to do the same, so that Finland could slowly learn to open her heart to love.