Chapter 8

"You love sick puppy" Hyoyeon retorted to Taeyeon 

"W-what, I'm not okay" Taeyeon said back 

"Then can you please kindly explain to me what's with the 'Hehehe'  'Kyah' the mad blushing and rolling around that is madly happening right now" Hyoyeon said in an 'all so obvious' tone

"W-what, it's just... a... m-movie... yeah, a movie that I just watched" 

"Em, yep, totally not because of Jessica" 

"H-hey, stop speaking nonsense" Taeyeon subconsciously blushed more thinking back to Jessica

"Woah, are you having a fever right now? You feel so hot!" 

"Yeah, I know I'm pretty hot" 

"Oh please stop being a narcissist" 

"This is totally about Jessica" Hyoyeon continued 

"N-no it's not, stop, it's just the movie" 

"Please, every time I mention the word 'Jessica' you heat up more" 

There goes Taeyeon heating up once again.

"Bro, what actually happened to make you like this?" Asked a very curious Hyoyeon

"I just k-k-kissed her c-cheek" Taeyeon said back shyly 

"It's just the cheeks Tae, Big Deal" 

"Well, it's a big move for me okay, considering the awkward relation we have" 

"Hm, true, but still, since you love her so much then go confess" Hyoyeon felt desperate for Taeyeon 

"I can't" 

"Why?" 

"Because of that stupid Roy"

"Roy? The heck is he?" 

"He is Jessica's soon-to-be boyfriend"

"So? They are not married so you still have a chance, plus the title haven't been confirmed yet" Hyoyeon said with a wink.

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Jessica laid in bed, her mind aimlessly wondered back to the events that happened today. Jessica was so immersed into her little world that she didn't realise her phone was ringing.  

"Hello"

"Jessica, are you alright, I called you so many times yet you didn't pick up"

"Oh, uh, sorry, I blanked out"

"Ah, typical you, alrighty then"

"Why? Do you need to tell me something"

"Oh, I, uh wanted to ask if you we free tomorrow night?"

"Uh, yeah, I am" 

"Good, well, I'm inviting you to dinner, I will pick you up at 7 at B&E"

"Um, okay, see you tomorrow"

"Bye, good night" 

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"H-hey Jessica" 

"Hi Taeyeon" 

"Are you free tonight?"

"Unfortunately, no, I'm not, sorry" 

"Oh, too bad then, I should of called earlier"

"Sorry Taeyeon, Roy is taking me out for dinner"

"Damn, always that Roy dude" Taeyeon mumbled to herself

"Excuse me?" 

"Uh, nothing, anyway, enjoy your time"

"Thanks, bye"

"Bye"

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Jessica scurried out of her office as soon as she saw that the clock has already ticked to 7:25. Damn, she was late. Again. Jessica bowed in apology as soon as Roy came in sight. 

"Hey sorry for being late, why didn't you call me?"

"Don't worry about it Jess, I just thought maybe you were caught up in something, didn't want to disturb you. 

"Just give me a call next time okay, it's not good to make you wait every time" 

"Hmkay, it's better than to disturb you" 

"Fine. Just text me then"

"Okay, let's get going" 

Jessica walked towards the other side of the car, holding a small bouquet of flowers from Roy, she took a seat and waited for Roy, while he was taking a call. 

"Sorry, let's go now" 

Roy started the engine and the car sped off into the distance. 

Roy reached over to the dial and increased the volume of the radio. 

An upbeat song filled the car, soon both Jessica and Roy found themselves bopping along to the beat. 

The two looked at each others silly state, and let out a hearty laugh. 

Roy found this side of Jessica, more undeniably attractive, as he let out a small smile. 

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Taeyeon thought hard at Hyoyeon's words.  Maybe she was right, that maybe she should live without regrets. But she lacked the courage. Taeyeon's fidgeted in her seat, her soul was elsewhere. She left the room and walked out. 

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"Roy, what do you think about this?" Jessica asked Roy as she slid her phone over the table. 

" I think it looks fabulous, but maybe the colour of the frame should be adjusted. 

"Mmm, I think so too, this one?" 

"There's too much going on, but the colour combinations are good" 

"Ok, so reducing the amount of patterns?"

"Yeah"

"Okay" Jessica thought through Roy's advices, she needed to perfect her next collections. 

"Hey Jess, I took you here to relax, just drop the work, I didn't take you out here to discuss about work, we can do it tomorrow morning, at the office. If you don’t stop I’m deleting these concept picture off your phone“

“Ahh, okay, don’t delete them, geez” Jessica said desperately as she rolled her eyes

Roy beamed out a smile, before turning his attention to the waiter which had arrived just on time with their food. 

Jessica nodded at Roy’s stories while stuffing with pasta. Sauce spread across , though she was oblivious to the fact.

“You are such a messy eater Jess” Roy laughed 

“What?” 

“Pasta sauce is all over your face dumbo, very ladylike there” 

“Hey! so mean” Jessica said as she quickly wiped off the remains of the sauce on her face

“Besides, everyone can be a messy eater you know” 

“Oh, really?” Roy asked, amused. 

“Yeah, like you right now. Rice right over here” Jessica said as she reached over

“Uh, oh, I got it, thanks” Roy was clearly flustered, he did’t expect Jessica’s actions 

“Hehe, see, my point exactly, so now I can say, DUMBO” 

“Ok, ok, point taken” Roy said back in a smile

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“Have you considered my proposal yet Jess?” Roy asked after they were done with their dishes

“Proposal?” 

“Y-yeah, a week ago, at the French restaurant” Roy reminded shyly

“French restaurant? Oh, right the French restaurant” Jessica finally remembered, a shade of pink surfaced unto her cheeks

“S-so, w-whats your f-final a-answer” Roy waited in anticipation 

“I-I ah” Jessica stuttered out

Roy looked at Jessica, eyes gleaming with hope

“Erm, I-I. Y-y…”

Before Jessica could finish her sentence, she felt a hold on her wrist, and was swiftly dragged out of the restaurant. The grip on her wrist was strong and tight, she tried to break free from the hold but she couldn’t, it had hurt her more. 

“What are you doing?” Jessica asked the “stranger” 

“I am trying to protect you” 

“Protect me?” Jessica questions back 

“Yes” Jessica thought the voice was familiar 

The lady spun around. 

“T-Taeyeon?!” 

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Hello readers. Sorry for being a very lazy author. It has been about a month since I have updated. I have been stressing out a lot lately about English (I really hate that subject). But anyway, here is a very lame update. I was meaning to post this earlier, but then I waited till today because it's KIM TAEYEON'S BIRTHDAY! A very Happy Birthday to our awesome leader nim, Taeyeon! <3

Hope you enjoyed this short and lame update anyhoo.

Hopefully I can update the next chapter soon! 

Till next time

PeC 

;)