***The next day Monday at college***

Sino Yamato sat opposite the pretty woman, covertly stealing glances at her. Even though Marco had already marked her as his own, he feels like he cannot stop thinking of ways to pick on her. With every little opportunity he grab, he’d tried to put her down though she does her best not to focus on him. Who is she to keep on ignoring him? Her attitude was impressively managing to poke his sensitive side. He wants her to acknowledge his existence because he is more handsome than Adonis; the Greek god of beauty. Why can’t she see that?

Sino waited for the perfect time for the Professor to turn back his eyes on the screen and then he quickly used his phone to take a few pictures of Anna. Without delay, he tweeted one picture, attaching a small note as follows: “bitch perving on a coffin dodger”

“Mr Yamato… Elaborate more on the social cognitive theory” He heard the Professor spoke, and he raised his head to notice all the eyes now on him.

“I don’t give a shit ‘bout that. Why don’t you ask that bitch perving on you…”

Snigger and murmurs slowly crept into the classroom, followed by a bucket of stares thrown to Anna’s direction.

“Get out of my class” Said the Professor.

He was desperately waiting to hear that because Ony was waiting for him outside. He picked his headphone from beneath the table and advanced to make his move but Anna swiftly got up and obstructed his way.

Enough is enough. “You think you are above the law just because you are rich? Her eyes defiantly met with Sino’s gaze. “ Just so you know Mr Yamato. I refuse to put up with anymore of your bullshit! If you harass me again, I promise to ruin you”

Sino’s eyes beamed with amusement thanks to the fragile woman’s courage. It was fascinating to a point that something inside of him felt ignited. He wants to see more of that wild and ferocious side!

They exchanged warning glares before Anna motioned for her purse from the table and yanked it off. “Excuse me first Professor” She said as she walked out of the hall while Sino’s eyes admired her voluminous hair and astonishing figure. The woman’s dark, long and healthy looking hair added up to the pile of reasons why he cannot stop bothering her. He went after her…

The moment Anna had set her heels outside the pentagon building and now close to the beautiful fountain, she felt a violent force snatching all of her frame in one swift motion. Her figure went under siege dominated by Sino’s stupidly handsome face. “Dump your mute boyfriend and hang out with me...”

“Let go!” Endless struggle began…

“I am rich and handsome. How can you not like me? How can you not want to sleep…”

“Let go of her” A macho voice came through Anna’s ears and she quickly looked at the tough looking figure as Sino released her. Brown skin and an earring. She remembered him. That hot African prince she saw at the Casino. She feels as though he gives her a butterfly too. What is wrong with her heart? She seem to like every hot looking rich muffin.

“You know she’s taken” He spoke again with a brief glance at the woman’s face, and then his eyes shifted to Sino. “Let’s go. You made me waited for more than an hour”

Sino clenched his jaws but let a “shit” to escape through his lips.

“I will make sure to sue you Yamato!” She fired at Sino, making sure her voice was loud enough to threaten him, and to make the other hot guy sees that she have a mouth too. Does he think she has no power? A vibration came through and she quickly opened her bag and took out her cellphone. She walked towards the other side of the fountain before swiping the green button.

“How did this happened? Your photo is going round on twitter Ann”

“Contact my lawyer. I am going to sue this Psycho!”

“We cannot do that. Don’t start a fight you cant win. His family are powerful people Ann… That is exactly why a single tweet from him is now shaking our agency”

“What do you mean?”

“Go home. Low profile. Will update you as soon as I can”

The call came to an end.

Sino that bastard!

She turned to the spot where they last stood but Sino and the hot guy were both gone. She exhaled with irritation as she massaged her temples, trying to ease the sudden sharp headache building inside her skull. Earlier, she had received a text from Jalan Marco asking her to meet him at the Casino resort but now, her manager has told her to go home. Sino, that lunatic has messed up her plans. She will find a way to pay him for what he did! She scrolled through her phone and began typing a message to Jalan Marco which goes as follows: ‘I have a situation right now and I cannot leave my house. I want you to come over’

***Time Skipped***

An hour after she had safely returned home, Jalan Marco arrived at the mansion. He came alone in a black SUV, wearing a casual outfit; a transparent light blue top and a pair of black jean trousers. As usual, his scent masked the air around him as he briskly walked towards the frail figure standing at the entrance and waiting for him.

As soon as he approached, he embraced her into a warm hug which lingered for a while. He had perceived her vulnerability, being aware that she was craving for someone who would comfort her at the moment. He decided to tour into her fragile heart, to make her feel more emotionally dependent on him.

Marco spent time and comforted the grieving woman before he finally left her tucked under her sheets. Nothing happened between them though. Not yet. Not until the right time comes.

Anna laid quietly on the sofa bed. She felt as though something might be wrong with her emotions which was being easily swayed. One minute she was thinking about Marco, and the next minute, she finds her thoughts alternating between Marco, the blonde guy, and the hot brownie man Perhaps, she may have what was known as a dancing heart.

“There is something I need to tell you” Lily’s voice interrupted her thoughts.

“What is it?” She glanced at the woman now standing by the edge of the queen size sofa bed.

“I…I… Its nothing”

“You can tell me” Anna’s expression softened. She was in a graceful mood thanks to Jalan Marco.

“Its about Miko…” Lilian quivered out of anxiety

“Oh. Are you here to tell me you’ve been flirting with one of my suitors? Save it. He’s totally not my type. You can have him” she shrugged her shoulders. Grace is to let the ones below you to scrap from your expensive trash. She had trashed Jordan Miko, so Lilian can take him if she wants him.

“I… I am so sorry Anna. Miko was the one who…”

“GO. Lily. I did not sought for your explanation”

The young assistant nodded in understanding and managed to guide her legs out of the room.

Twenty minutes after Lilian had left, Anna lingered on the balcony window, peeping and observing the two lovers standing in front of her mansion and holding a discussion. She only allowed their relationship because Miko was really not a guy she’d want to keep, but now that she thinks about it, Lilian may be a shadow threat. Could she be feigning innocence? She had been acting too suspicious lately and maybe, the two might even be having a secret affair whenever she’s not around. Can Lilian go to such extent to get a rich man for herself?

***Time Skipped***

Anna walked into Lilian’s room to find her sitting on the cold floor and thinking so hard like she usually do sometimes. It looked like something was bothering her a lot.

Lily had so many thoughts racing inside her head that she did not noticed any human presence. She feels she is not suppose to fall in love with Miko but why is he making her change her mind? Why does her heart flutters when she sees him? Why is he dominating all her sweet little dreams and thoughts everyday?

Her soul almost jumped out of her body when she finally noticed Anna’s presence. She struggled to get up immediately but an overpowering dizziness suddenly knocked her hard unto the cold floor and her head came in contact with the tiles.

“Lilian!

“Lily!

“Lily wake up!”

***Time Skipped to the Hospital***

Lilian slowly opened her eyes to look at his dangling figure. She wondered why he has come to dominate her dream again. This troublesome man will never leave her in peace. He is bound to chase her into her doom right?

“Babe. Are you okay?” The man softly placed his palm on her forehead to analyze her temperature. His warm baby soft hands make her wants to just continue sleeping there.

“You are under a drip, careful with your hand”

“Miko?… where am I?” She forced the words out through her tiny dehydrated lips.

“I am giving you too much trouble. I can’t forgive myself for this. I want you to eat well, sleep well, and stop thinking about anything. You are too young to be having a high B.P babe” His face looked plastered with a lot of worry.

Anna had called earlier to tell him that Lilian had fainted, and he almost had an accident before arriving to the hospital. God, he loves Lilian so much but Anna is suspecting him of pressuring the young woman into having a relationship she’s not interested in. Could that be the truth? Is Lilian only smiling to put up with him to not hurt his feelings? He knows what she can do, but he is terribly afraid to think of that being the reality. If that becomes the case, what can he do?

Lilian revealed a warm looking smile, trying to understand the troubled and quiet young man “You did not do anything wrong” she simply put in.

“Umm?” He snapped out of his thoughts

“Its not your fault that I passed out”

“I might be partly responsible. I love you so much but I will stop bothering you from now on. Focus all on getting better”

And that unexpectedly bothered her…

Miko is already giving up? But wait a minute, does that mean she secretly liked everything he had been doing? If that is the truth then… She had been betraying her feelings. Is it really okay to love one of Anna’s suitor? Will Anna secretly hate her?