(Zymph’s POV)
As I’m wandering around my mom’s hospital, I saw this familiar girl with greenish black hair wearing a boyish outfit.
Though her hair grew longer, I can still recognize her.
No wonder, it is…
“Amber?” I mumbled.
She is holding two cellophanes both on her sides and turned to another hallway.
Without hesitations, my feet made its way to bring me to her.
My heart is pounding really hard and loud.
I am excited.
At last, I’m able to see her.
After three years of searching, I finally found her.
She entered on a room.
And here I am frozen in front of the door.
Shall I knock know?
What shall I tell her first?
Come on, Zymph!
You’re a single man now, so you could approach her without hurting others.
Ah~ Wait… I’m wrong.
I would probably get myself hurt if I woo her.
“She will never be yours, Zymph. She’s Cyrus’.” I sadly whispered to myself as I pull back my hand from the doorknob.
I was about to leave when the door opened.
“Zymph?” she called me.
I knew it, it’s really her.
It’s really Amber…
….Cyrus’ Amber.
I smiled.
“Hey, how are you?” I asked.
***
We went to the canteen to have some coffee and do some chitchat.
“You’ve really grown more beautiful.” I complimented her which made her have a sweet smile.
I missed that smile.
“So how’s college?” I asked.
“Well… I’m…” she’s hesitating to speak. Why?
“I’m… actually majoring in… Arts.” She finally said shyly.
“Woah~ That’s great! I never thought you’re interested in arts.” I responded.
“Well, yeah! Uhm… Anyway, why are you here?” she asked.
I chuckled.
“I guess you don’t know it yet but… my mother owns this hospital.” I said which shocked her.
“Really?!” she asked.
“Really. But, you? Why are you here?” I asked.
“Uhm… My brother is confined here but he will be out tomorrow.” She explained happily.
“Oh that’s great! Then, may I give you a ride?” I asked again.
“But, why? Isn’t it too much? I mean… you don’t have to. I can manage anyway.” She refused.
“Too much? Giving my cousin’s girl a ride is too much? No, I don’t think it is.” I said.
‘My cousin’s girl’
Okay, Zymph.
Continue hurting yourself.
*Cellphone rings*
“Please excuse me.” She said as she picks up her phone.
“Hello?... Oh, Auntie, what’s up?” she answered her phone.
‘What’s up?’
Haha! She’s comfortably talking with her aunt, huh?
“What?! Wait, Auntie! Please give me one more month. Wait… Auntie! Hey!” she conversed yet it seems like the one on the phone hung up.
“Who was that?” I asked curious seeing her depressed.
“Can you give me a ride?” she asked me in response.
***
“Our landlord is kicking us out today because I haven’t fully paid the rent.” She worriedly said as she counts her money in her wallet.
“Huh? But Andy is going out tomorrow, right? Where will you stay if that so?” I asked.
“Uh! This sucks! I don’t know what to do!” she said irritated as she closes her wallet.
If Cyrus is here, he will surely solve this for her.
But now that he’s not yet here…
Why do I feel like I wanna do such role?
(End of Zymph’s POV)
(Amber’s POV)
When Cyrus left, I also left his house and came back to mine.
Mr. Choi wanted me to stay but I don’t think it would be right for me to stay there and be dependent on his family since we’re not married…
And our relationship was FAKE.
“Auntie, wait! Just give me one more month, okay? Here, I’ve got $50. Please take it and I promise to fully pay you soon. Please.” I begged our landlord.
“Amber, I know that you’re a working student to support your schooling, and besides that, you have a sick brother dependent on you. But please understand that I also need income. I’m sorry but there’s a new occupant to come here later. So please take all of your things with you.” Auntie still refused.
“But how about me? Where shall I stay?” I asked helplessly.
“I don’t know, either. Why don’t you contact your boyfriend? The guy who came here three years ago.” she suggested.
Cyrus?
“Amber.” Zymph suddenly came from nowhere.
“”Oh… So you have switched your boyfriend, huh? Young boy, would you mind paying your girlfriend’s balance?”
“AUNTIE!” I screamed as I softly push her.
How can she speak like that to Zymph?
Urgh! She’s really shameless!
“Auntie, he’s not my boyfriend!” I defended.
Yet, little did I know that Zymph has already got money from his wallet.
“Here, Madame.” He said as he lends her the money.
“Zymph, no!” I blocked his hand but Auntie is so sneaky. She has already got the money.
“Well, then. Thanks. You may now take her and her luggage away.” She said as she gets in the room.
I looked at him angrily but he just gave me a smile which makes me more annoyed.
