My Turn [𝐙𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐖 FF]

ᴛᴡᴇɴᴛʏ ꜱɪx

The sun filtered through the curtains of Nunew's penthouse, casting a warm, golden glow across the room. As he stirred under the sheets, a contented smile tugged at his lips, memories of the previous day filling his thoughts.

With a stretch and a yawn, Nunew slowly threw off the covers and rose from bed, heading to the bathroom to begin his morning routine. He brushed his teeth, washed his face, and carefully styled his hair, all while humming a tune under his breath. Today felt special, though he couldn't quite put his finger on why.

Feeling refreshed, Nunew made his way to the kitchen. He opened the refrigerator, grabbed a carton of milk, and poured himself a glass. As he took a sip, he noticed a missed call on his phone from Leang, his manager.

Furrowing his brow, Nunew immediately called him back.

"Hey, Phi. I saw your missed call. What's up?"

Leang answered almost instantly, his tone all business. "Nhu, just a quick reminder about your schedule this afternoon. You've got a performance at T-Pop Stage for your song promotion. You'll be wearing two different outfits, so it's best if you head out soon. We've also got an interview lined up afterward, so make sure you're prepared."

"Got it, Phi. Anything else I should be aware of?" Nunew asked, listening attentively as he took another sip of his milk.

Leang paused before continuing. "Actually, besides your Pilot shoot tomorrow, I've received some calls from international brands. They're interested in potential collaborations, so we might need to add a few more meetings to your schedule next week."

Nunew sighed softly, feeling the weight of his growing responsibilities settle on his shoulders. "That's great, but it's a lot to take in. Let's just handle things one step at a time, okay?"

Leang's voice softened. "Of course, Nong. We'll discuss everything with the company once the details are ironed out. Ultimately, the decision is yours."

"Thanks, Phi," Nunew replied, a small smile forming on his lips.

As they wrapped up the call, the sound of the doorbell echoed through the penthouse, pulling Nunew from his thoughts. He glanced towards the door, puzzled. Who could be visiting him so early?

"I've got to go, someone's at the door," Nunew said, ending the call and quickly making his way to the entrance.

When he opened the door, his eyes widened in surprise at the sight before him. Zee stood there, a charming smile on his face, holding a bouquet of flowers. Nunew's heart skipped a beat.

"Hia! What are you doing here so early?" Nunew exclaimed, his surprise quickly giving way to warmth. But then, noticing the flowers, he couldn't help but playfully glare at Zee.

"Hia, what's with the flowers again? Are you planning to turn my penthouse into a flower garden? There's no special occasion, and my birthday is already over!" He lightly swatted Zee's shoulder, his tone teasing.

Zee chuckled and without warning, pulled Nunew into a hug, catching him off guard. "Why? Do I need an occasion to give you flowers?" Zee asked as he released the embrace, his smile softening.

"I saw these on my way here, and they reminded me of you, so I had to get them."

Before Nunew could respond, Zee leaned in and gave him a quick peck on the cheek, causing Nunew's cheeks to flush with warmth.

"Hia!" Nunew exclaimed, taking the flowers from Zee and stepping back, trying to hide his embarrassment.

"You're such a tease."

"Only for you," Zee replied with a playful wink.

Nunew shook his head, though he couldn't hide the smile that tugged at his lips.