The Story of Water and Stone Book 2 [English Version] [E-book on MEB]

CHAPTER 13 : Lucky in work but what about love?

"Apo, you can wake up now," Sila softly called the person sleeping next to him. His slender hand moved to grasp the thick shoulder and gently shake it.

"Hmm..." A low grunt sounded in Apo's throat, but he still didn't show any signs of waking up.

"Apo!" Sila called again.

"Hmm...yes?" Apo's eyelids slowly opened as he began to feel the touch on his body.

"You can wake up now."

"What time is it?"

"Seven o'clock."

*kiss*

Sila's soft lips gently pressed on Apo's forehead to help rouse the other to get out of bed quickly because there was an early class at the studio today. As the boss, it wouldn't look good to arrive later than the employees.

The morning air felt nice and cool. With that pleasant sensation, Apo didn't really want to get out of bed. Feeling the warmth of Sila's small belly especially made him want to just stay like this all day without having to go anywhere.

"Can I sleep a little longer, darling?" Apo pleaded cutely before tightening his embrace.

"Then I'll go shower first. When I'm done, you have to get up, okay?"

"Mmm, hmm," the groggy voice responded.

Sila slowly removed the thick hands clasping his slim waist and shifted out from under the blanket covering them. His naked body stood up from the bed before turning back to take the blanket and cover Apo, worried that he might feel cold. Then he headed straight into the bathroom.

The sound of water flowing from the shower nozzle didn't last long before going silent. Sila, who had just finished showering, his hair still damp with water droplets clinging to his skin that hadn't fully dried off, walked over to Apo, who was still fast asleep on the bed.

"Apo, you can go shower now."

"Okay."

Apo, wearing a blue dress shirt and black slacks, walked over to sit at the dining table, smelling of his usual cologne that he often wore. Sila was so used to that scent that when his nose picked up the familiar smell, he unconsciously smiled. Because it signaled that Apo was ready to head out for work.

"Going to eat breakfast now?" Sila asked while stirring food in the pot in the kitchen.

"I'm not very hungry yet."

"Then I'll pack it in a box for you. You can eat it at the studio," Sila said.

"Mmm."

The two left the house around the same time as always. The car moved forward, going along with the other vehicles driving around them in both front and back. The traffic-filled road was congested with diverse types of transportation. The traffic lights rapidly switching colors made it feel like the congestion on the road today lasted longer than usual.

The commute this morning seemed to take longer than normal, even though they had left home at the same time as always. But maybe it was Monday morning that made the traffic extra bad. Even though that might not be the real reason, there's nothing better than blaming Monday mornings.

By the time they arrived at the studio, Apo was starting to feel irritated.

And the headache-inducing morning continued when Tehchin's series revealed its cast, including M as the male lead. In one interview, M talked about how he got started in the industry, saying he had started learning at Apo's studio, so he got opportunities for casting and entering showbiz. After that, a stream of parents rushed to bring their kids to the studio, following what M had said. In addition to the kids' dance classes in the mornings, the lobby that used to be empty is now filled with people.