CHAPTER 35: The Great Liar

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The sun lits against Mariella's face when Kai's sister pulls up the curtains.

"Wake up! Hey!"

"Hmm?" Mariella sits up lazily while rubbing her eyes "Good morning..." she mumbles

"What morning? It's 1 PM already. Come on. You had enough sleep, eat with me downstairs."

"Why am I here?" Mariella looks up at her while squinting her eyes

"Kai brought you here last night and you were drunk. Tell me, what happened?" Kai's sister grins and sits beside Mariella

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Stop talking nonsense Mariella!

I'm sorry Kai. I never meant to--

No. It's fine.

Kai smirks then carries Mariella in a bridal style.

***

Mariella shakes her head when she remembers what happened.

"What?"

"We didn't do anything last night. I just got drunk all the way. And I saw Kai's crush." Mariella rubs her temple

"Really?! Who is she?! Is she prettier than you?"

"Nah, if I say negative things about her, that won't change Kai's feelings." Mariella pouts

"Come on, let's have some tea." Kai's sister drags her out of the bed

VIVA POLO

Gwen is working silently when she feels that her phone is ringing. She looks at it, Shane is calling.

"Mrs. Park, can I just talk with my sister on phone? I'll go out."

Mrs. Park nods and smiles at her. Gwen runs out of the café and answers the call.

"Gwen?"

"Ate Shane! Kumusta?"

"I'm fine but I called to inform you that I'll be there in Seoul on Tuesday. Can I stay in your apartment for a while?"

"Sure. Wala naman pong problema doon ate Shane." Gwen smiles

"So, pupunta ka din ba sa Changsa?"

"Hindi ko po alam eh. Wala namang invitation. Nakausap mo na si Suho?"

"Hmm. Oo. Isasama ko nalang kayo ni Kate. Okay lang ba? Umabsent muna kayo ng isang araw sa work ninyo."

"Magpapaalam ako kay Mrs. Park, sana lang payagan ako." Gwen pouts

"Sige. Mukha naistorbo ata kita, alam kong working hours mo pero ngayon lang din kita pwedeng makausap."

"No problem ate Shane, nagpaalam naman ako pero babalik na ko sa trabaho." Gwen chuckles

"Tuesday, okay? Bye!"

"Bye!" Gwen hangs up the call with Shane. Suddenly, unknown caller appears on her screen "Huh?"

"Hello?" she swipes the answer sign

"Hi Gwen. It's Xiumin. How are you?"

"Oh! Hello Xiumin. I'm fine but I'm working right now. What can I do for you?" Gwen giggles

"Ah, tsk! Is that so? I'm about to invite you out. We have nothing to do today."

"Sorry..." Gwen lowers her voice

"No. It's okay. Just tell me when will you be free, hmm? Bye!"

"Bye Xiumin--" Gwen is grinning but someone changes the atmosphere. She widens her eyes then hides her phone at her back.

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