Chapter 732 - [Bonus ] Seven Hundred And Thirty-two: She Was Against Them (2/2)
”A date?” someone said and Neon didn't need a prophet to help him recognize that voice. It was Allen.
”A date with who? You?” He said derisively.
It was a mere bad joke yet Neon couldn't help but notice the way Reina flinched. If Neon had doubts about Reina accepting his relationship with Ailee if they do get together, it was confirmed now. She was against the idea of them being together - Allen was not the only one he had to deal with.
”With Theodore,” Neon corrected him through gritted teeth. Allen was really intent on messing around with him.
”Good for you then,” he smirked like the devil he was, dropping hints that Neon hoped Reina hasn't figured out yet. He had to at least make Ailee realize her feelings for him before she - Reina - fights against their relationship.
Allen hummed a tune as he went back to his room. He was happy, Neon noticed. Who knows who's life he made miserable to be this merry, he shook his head sympathetically.
”How was the photoshoot today?” Reina asked.
”It went well,”
”Okay,” Reina nodded and then informed him, ”I came home a bit earlier than usual so we had dinner ahead. But don't worry, you just have to heat the food and you're good to go,”
”Okay,” Neon said and was just about to leave when Reina called him.
”Neon,”
He turned, ”Yes?”
”You don't have to do this if you don't like it. Ailee was right, I should not have forced you into doing this -”
”You don't have to worry, I'm good, mom,” He was quick to persuade her, ”Although it was overwhelming at first I've come to love it and I met new people and made new friends. Moreover, everything you've done so far is for my benefit. I don't know how to thank you enough,”
Reina was so touched by his words that she quickly pulled him into a hug, announcing, ”I'm so proud of you,”
Neon didn't say anything because he knew she wouldn't be proud of him for too long. He was in love with her daughter and she would never accept him - the son of a crazy woman. He was only good enough as a son and not a son-in-law.
”Neon! You're back!”
Reina had to let go and make a chance for her children who at once threw themselves at the young man who pulled all three in his embrace.
”I missed you, Neon,” Diego was the first to announce.
”I missed you all as well,”
”I heard you are doing a photoshoot for mom's company,” Ella said.
”Can we come and cheer you up in the next shoot,”
That is not a good idea, he didn't even need to think twice about it.
”That is a matter that we would have to deliberate upon after your mother approves of it,” He knew that was impossible, ”By the way, who wants to have dinner with me?!”
”Me! Me! Me!”
The kids were in an excited mood and he led them to the dining room but not without his gaze searching for a certain person.