Chapter 732 - [Bonus ] Seven Hundred And Thirty-two: She Was Against Them
The third point of view:
Eve remained in a daze even when she returned ho. She was so shocked by the events that transpired between her and Allen that she returned ho and went straight to her bedroom, staring out in outer space till night ca.
She only ca out of her reverie when the door was suddenly open and her brother ca in with his head hanging low like so cat drenched in the rain.
"Theodore," She whispered, surprised at his crestfallen mood. He was supposed to be happy, having gone on a date with his crush, Ailee, "What happened?"
"I ssed up big ti is what happened," He sighed, plopping down on her bed.
"That's relieving,"
"That's relieving?" He was honestly surprised. Wasn't she supposed to comfort him in a situation like this?
"I don't know what happened between the both of you but Ailee's a kind person, so beg her sincerely and she'll forgive you," Eve advised him with a deep sigh and that drew his attention.
"You're bothered as well, what is wrong?" he noticed. When people said there were so psychic bonds between twins, it was effective in their case. Both of them can read each other well. They could feel it.
"Just like you, I ssed up big ti," she confessed.
"You did?" he looked at her in confusion, "Weren't you supposed to be working on your project or sothing?"
"I was until a villain decided to ss with ," His sister spoke in a language he couldn't understand.
Theodore decided to let things go knowing his sister was incomprehensible in this state.
anwhile, there was an awkward silence on their way ho. Ailee had not spoken to Neon the whole ti because she was lost in her thoughts and he didn't bother to ask questions having sensed sothing must have gone wrong with the date.
As much as Neon was glad that their date ended in a disaster. He couldn't stand Ailee's silence. He knew her as the cheerful type and their ride was much more enjoyable with her taking - he loved hearing her voice.
"What happened?" He asked, unable to stand her silence anymore.
"It's nothing," She said.
"It can't be nothing when you're oddly quiet," He pointed out, a bit disgruntled.
"It's nothing that I can't handle," Ailee said in a dismissive tone. As much as she appreciated his concern, this was an issue she has to navigate on her own.
Although it vexed her, she had to admit that Theodore was right. She has beco so involved with Neon's life that she doesn't even realize when she crosses the line. Neon was mature enough to handle his problems and that involved Mackenzie.
If he wants to be with the sassy, arrogant, and materialistic model, who was she to oppose him? It was his choice. She just hoped he leads by example and does not question her own choice. It was ti to take back her life from the control of her brothers.
The silence between both of them was suffocating and palpable that even the family mbers noticed the tension when they arrived ho.
"Hey, Ailee -"
"Night mom," She didn't even give Reina the chance to speak and left already.
Reina stood in the middle of the living room awkwardly and then turned to Neon questioningly, "What happened to her?"
"Bad date," He said.
"A date?" soone said and Neon didn't need a prophet to help him recognize that voice. It was Allen.
"A date with who? You?" He said derisively.
It was a re bad joke yet Neon couldn't help but notice the way Reina flinched. If Neon had doubts about Reina accepting his relationship with Ailee if they do get together, it was confird now. She was against the idea of them being together - Allen was not the only one he had to deal with.
"With Theodore," Neon corrected him through gritted teeth. Allen was really intent on ssing around with him.
"Good for you then," he smirked like the devil he was, dropping hints that Neon hoped Reina hasn't figured out yet. He had to at least make Ailee realize her feelings for him before she - Reina - fights against their relationship.
Allen humd a tune as he went back to his room. He was happy, Neon noticed. Who knows who's life he made miserable to be this rry, he shook his head sympathetically.
"How was the photoshoot today?" Reina asked.
"It went well,"
"Okay," Reina nodded and then inford him, "I ca ho a bit earlier than usual so we had dinner ahead. But don't worry, you just have to heat the food and you're good to go,"
"Okay," Neon said and was just about to leave when Reina called him.
"Neon,"
He turned, "Yes?"
"You don't have to do this if you don't like it. Ailee was right, I should not have forced you into doing this -"
"You don't have to worry, I'm good, mom," He was quick to persuade her, "Although it was overwhelming at first I've co to love it and I t new people and made new friends. Moreover, everything you've done so far is for my benefit. I don't know how to thank you enough,"
Reina was so touched by his words that she quickly pulled him into a hug, announcing, "I'm so proud of you,"
Neon didn't say anything because he knew she wouldn't be proud of him for too long. He was in love with her daughter and she would never accept him - the son of a crazy woman. He was only good enough as a son and not a son-in-law.
"Neon! You're back!"
Reina had to let go and make a chance for her children who at once threw themselves at the young man who pulled all three in his embrace.
"I missed you, Neon," Diego was the first to announce.
"I missed you all as well,"
"I heard you are doing a photoshoot for mom's company," Ella said.
"Can we co and cheer you up in the next shoot,"
That is not a good idea, he didn't even need to think twice about it.
"That is a matter that we would have to deliberate upon after your mother approves of it," He knew that was impossible, "By the way, who wants to have dinner with ?!"
"! ! !"
The kids were in an excited mood and he led them to the dining room but not without his gaze searching for a certain person.
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