Better Paradise

Chapter 15

NICCOLO

After Megan's birthday, I received news that she really liked the shoes. So here I am, feeling extremely delighted.

By the way, Jesswelie is back at our house once again. Just like before, they've turned our house into their hangout spot, and they're busy teasing Kian.

"Did you know? Niccolo, Kian made a confession," Wilchie said, wearing a mischievous smirk. This earned him a fierce glare from Kian.

"You just can't stop bringing it up, can you?" Kian said, clearly annoyed with Wilchie.

"If only you could see Kian's face when he turned all red like a complete idiot," Jesswelie chimed in, unable to contain her laughter.

"Leave me alone, both of you," Kian replied, clearly irritated.

"Lily, please, even if we're just friends, I'm perfectly fine with that," Wilchie continued teasing Kian.

"Is that so?" Kian said, his irritation growing.

"Really?" Jesswelie challenged, her eyebrows raised.

"I'll only get tired if she gets tired first," Kian retorted, a mischievous grin spreading across his face as he laughed.

"Kian, seriously," Jesswelie said, becoming increasingly annoyed.

What a bunch of foolish people. They came here just to playfully torment each other.

"How about lines like this," Kian paused and glanced at Wilchie, a smirk playing on his lips. Then he continued, "If it weren't for my career, I wouldn't have met my girlfriend-slash-fangirl who's destined to be with me." Kian's playful remark caused Wilchie's expression to turn even more sour.

They all look equally ridiculous when they start bantering like this.

"That's payback," Wilchie said, annoyance evident in his voice as he threw a pillow at Kian, only to be hit back by a rock thrown by Jesswelie.

What a group of sensitive fools they are.

"Hey, is this your house?" I shouted at them, my annoyance reaching its peak, causing them to abruptly stop their playful quarrel.

"No," they sheepishly replied, immediately ceasing their throwing.

"Well, can you guys please keep quiet? This is my house," I said, clearly exasperated with their behavior.

"Sorry, boss," Kian apologized, attempting to use puppy eyes to garner sympathy. What an idiot, it doesn't suit him.

"You better look sorry! Now come with me to the arcade," I said, addressing them with a serious tone. Their mouths hung open in surprise and curiosity as they looked at me.

"Arcade?" Wilchie exclaimed, his eyes widening in surprise.

Kian chimed in, a mischievous grin forming on his face. "What adventures await us there?"

I couldn't help but feel irritated by their lack of enthusiasm. "What do you think people do at an arcade?" I retorted, my annoyance seeping into my voice.

Wilchie shrugged nonchalantly. "Play games, of course. Maybe even belt out a few tunes at the karaoke booth."

I shook my head, exasperated. "That's exactly it! So quit yapping and let's get going!" Determined, I rose from my seat, heading straight for the door, my excitement building.

"Wait up!" Wilchie called out, scrambling to his feet. I could hear the shuffling of their footsteps as both Wilchie and Kian hurried after me, trailing behind.