__love is you__

01

"Son, wake up… Are you even listening? Wake up!”. Even this morning, Dad's gentle voice... wait wait... gentle???? Not gentle, it's the voice that makes your ears hurt.

"Dad, give me a few more minutes," I said, turning back to my beloved King size bed, snuggling into the soft warmth of the covers.

"Are you planning to sleep until the sun rises on your backside? I already told you there's an important meeting today. You need to come downstairs for breakfast in ten minutes. After that, we'll go to the office together," Dad said giving my butt a swat. The sharp sting contrasted with the cozy bed I was trying to escape.

"Ah, that hurt, Dad..." I said grabbing my soft butt and went to the washroom, where the cool tile made me shiver slightly. I stared at my reflection, the groggy expression on my face visible in the dim morning light filtering through the frosted window.

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I am James Potter... No no, the James you’re thinking of was at Hogwarts. I am a different James... James Arlo. I am the sole, cherished son of my father. Even though he calls me a ‘devil, not a son’ I’m still his only child. So there’s nothing he can do about it… Even if I’m considered a devil rather than a son.

Despite this, I am the future owner of JA Financial, which is currently ranked seventh in success in my country. The top spot, however, has been held for ten years by Luke Wealth. Do you know who owns Luke Wealth? None other than Luke Orion, my crush for the past five years. The only thing I appreciate about Luke Wealth is that.

I still remember the first time I saw him, five years ago. His eyes... they are incredibly beautiful with black, shimmering eyes... and his physique... oh boy...

The morning sun was beginning to peek through the curtains, casting a soft glow across the room. The gentle warmth of the sunlight contrasted with the coolness of the early hour.

"Young master... Young master... Master asked you to come and eat."

"Okay okay, I'm coming." I hurriedly grabbed my coat, which felt stiff and cold against my skin and went downstairs. The smell of breakfast—bacon and eggs—wafted through the air, mingling with the aroma of fresh coffee.

"Good timing... I said to come in ten minutes, didn't I? It's already been thirty minutes."

"Okay, please... I came in thirty minutes. Dad should be happy that I arrived in thirty minutes, not an hour. Even though I was late, I love my dad so much." I made an innocent face and gave Dad a kiss, trying to ignore the embarrassment of my tardiness. Dad’s face softened into a smile, though his eyes twinkled with playful annoyance.

"Oh my, this boy. I have no words" said Father, hitting my butt again. The familiar sting made me wince and I couldn’t help but grin.

"Seems like Father is so obsessed with my butt. Isn't it because it's so soft and round like a ball, unlike yours?"

"Oh, it's better if there's nothing else to be jealous of."

I quickly ate some food because Dad would be annoyed if I was late. The hot coffee warmed me from the inside and I could feel the tension of the morning melting away.

"Well then, say goodbye to Mom as well," Dad said kissing my forehead and heading to the car. I felt a pang of sadness as I thought about Mom. The house felt empty without her presence.

"Mom... you see, I’m feeling quite overwhelmed by your husband. Today, he’s taking me to the office for a meeting. I won’t be going to college today, so you should take care. Don’t worry..I’ll take good care of your beloved husband... mmmwah” I said, hugging Mom’s photo tightly and giving it a kiss. The photo was framed in a delicate gold frame, capturing her warm smile. My eyes welled up slightly and I took a deep breath to steady myself.