Hello Readers! Welcome back! On the last chapter, Jiyong slapped Anna when she lost her sanity. Now that she got her sanity and her senses back,Jiyong just confessed his feelings for her.. Oh my goodness. Let’s continue..

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(Next morning..)

“ Where is it? ..” Jiyong asked himself as he bend down trying to find for the ring.. With the sunlight, it was easier for him to manovre around the slope. He couldn’t go all the way down, but he went the furthest he could, trying to find Anna’s ring. Although he doesn’t know what it looked like, but hey, not everybody drops their ring here right?

He stood up, biting his lips as the sun scorched down on him. He have been here for the past hour, but he was nowhere near in finding any ring.

(Flashback..)

“ I don’t know..” Anna answered looking away.

“ I don’t expect you to..” He continued holding on to both her hands tightly in his ..

“ Can I ask you something though?” He used his fingers to lift her chin up, to look in to her confused eyes.

“ Will you ever give me a chance?” He asked, full of nothing but sincerity. After two years, two years of crushing on this girl, finally, the secret is out! He finally confessed.. He felt as though a stone has been taken off his chest.. But the moment that stone left, another stone came pressing on him.. Will she accept him? Does she have feelings for him? He thought about it.. It’s weird to date 's ex girlfriend but Jiyong liked her first. TOP didn’t give her anything but pain and suffering since they dated. Plus, the rapper did give them their blessing. It won’t be that bad, right?

“ I don’t know ..” She shrugged.. Her head and heart are all in a mess.. She was feeling so giddy right now!

“ Do you still love Seunghyun?” He asked again..

“ I don’t know..” She released her hands from his as she cupped her face with it.. Oh, the pressure..

“ Anna.. are you okay?” He started to get worried.. Did he scare her?

“ I don’t know..” She released her hands and stood up. Everything was happening so fast. She needs time to digest what had happened today. Her ex was getting married with someone else soon after they broke up. Her ring got thrown by her ex’s fiancée and now, her best friend just confessed to her.. It was too much for her to comprehend the situation right now.

“ Babe.. You have to give me more than that..” He stood up with her, watching her as she started to pace about..

“ You.. Seunghyun.. Feelings.. Me?” Jiyong couldn’t understand her. He tried to fix those words together but it doesn’t make any sense to him..

“ I think you should leave.. It’s too much for me now..” She made her way to her room, closing the door. She took a deep breath as she slid her way to the floor, sitting on the floor. Her back pressed against the door. Oh dear..

(Flashback ends..)

He took off the cap that he was wearing, scratching the back of his head.. This was impossible to find.. He was about to start his search for her ring again but a familiar ringtone and vibration was heard and felt in his back pocket. He stood up and took his phone out of his pocket, sliding to answer..

“ Hello?” He answered, as he continued looking around for the ring..

“ Hey Jiyong.. Aaron and Lilia misses you.. Can you come over today?” His Aunt Janice spoke on the other line.. Oh boy, another tiring babysitting day. Don’t get him wrong, even though those monkeys drained his energy, he still do love them a lot..

“ Hey Aunt .. Today?” He looked at his watch as he thought of his plans for today.. Recording? Done. Editing could be done tomorrow. Dance practice. Tomorrow. Dating. Rejected. Free for the day. Seems like he don’t have anything major to do today..

“I think it should be alright…” Jiyong added. He used the back of his other free hand to wipe his sweat..

“ Great! They would love to see you! Oh and by the way, bring your girlfriend, Anna.. They kept asking for her. ” His aunt’s tone changed to a teasing one.. Wait a minute.. what? Anna? I’m suppose to spend an entire day to a girl who I just confessed my feelings to? That same girl that rejected me last night? Oh, this is going to be fun..

“ Oh .. Erm .. She is not my girlfriend ..” He was just trying to be honest..

“ I can tell that you like her …” Yeah.. Jiyong know it himself that he like her too. He don’t need another person to remind him..

“ Aunt, please..” He really didn’t need the teasing done today.

“ Alright alright .. Can you be here by 2? They said they would like to go to the beach ..” She went back to her normal non teasing tone as she spoke on the other line.

“ Yeah.. Sure.. See you..” He lift the screen off his face, pressing the red end call button letting out a sigh.. Oh well, time to be thick skinned and find Anna to babysit together..

(TOP and Shirley..)

Shirley opened her eyes and gave a small stretch,  turning herself to her side to see her fiancé using his phone, tapping on the screen.. She moved herself nearer to him, placing her head on his chest..

“ Morning baby ..” She traced her fingers on his chest but he stopped her fingers and place her hand off his chest..

“ Morning …” He greeted back, not looking at her. Still tapping and messaging on his phone. She turned her attention towards him. Looking at how focus he was on his phone. Such little things could turn her on. It was probably a mixture of her pregnancy hormones and well, lust.

“ Baby, I'm bored..” She whined.. Stretching herself a little more upwards to kiss the side of his neck.. He moved his head to the side, to prevent the kisses.. He really wasn’t in the mood.

“ Hang out with your friends..” He placed his phone on the nightstand beside him, closing his eyes to rest awhile. He didn’t have a good sleep last night. His heart had been uncomfortable ever since he told the gang, especially Anna that he was getting married. His heart felt heavy ever since he saw the leader and Anna together last night. These got him pondering for the whole night..

“ I wish but I need to plan for our wedding..” She told him with a smile.. He didn’t answer her, he just continued to close his eyes and rested. Just seeing him laying there, it’s so y to her.. She just can’t resist him..

“ Shall we have some fun first?” She purred seductively, proceeding to give butterfly kisses on his neck. As she attempt to leave a love bite by gently a part of his neck, he pushed her away and opened his eyes to look at her…

“ I thought you wanted to plan for the wedding? How’s the planning for the wedding?” He pushed her away slightly as he tried to shift her attention away from him ..

“ I'm thinking a buffet dinner by the beach?” Success.. TOP smirked as he look at her fantasizing about her wedding. She has always love the beach. Way before the drama started, when they were dating, they would always date each other out at the beach. Just listening to the waves and watching the waves roll in and out in front of them was so peaceful and relaxing.

“ I even have a list ready on who to invite..” She was proud of herself. Single handedly planning for the guest list.. TOP looked as though he was already asleep. He has not made a sound or moved. Only his chest could be seen moving up and down because of his steady breathing but Shirley couldn’t stop talking. She was getting excited about her own wedding.

“ Do you wanna know what I plan to do?” She asked poking and tracing his biceps..

“ Just say it” He pushed her hands away from his biceps..

“ I'm definitely going to invite and Julie and Anna to be my bridesmaid..” TOP immediately shot his eyes wide open, looking at her who was smiling from one ear to the other. This woman is really insane...

“ Of all the people in the world.. Why must they be your bridesmaid?” He sat up, getting very defensive now. Why on earth would she want Julie and Anna to be her bridesmaid?! Does she hate Anna so much? Does she want to see her suffer?

“ Why not? She has already moved on ..” She was shocked by his big reaction. I need her to move on completely by helping me plan my wedding with you. Shirley thought.

“ It’s weird!” He raised his voice at her.. He knew seeing Anna there at the wedding was weird enough and now, she has to help plan this wedding that involved them? Weird is an understatement.

“ How is it weird?” She sat up as well, getting very offended now.

“ She.. She’s my ex..” Was all TOP could say. He wanted to add on and say that he still love her a lot but he really didn’t need more trouble.

“ Correct! Which means she’s past tense!” She raised her voice back at him..

“ Whatever it is.. I have made up my mind..” Shirley got up from the bed heading to the bathroom. Slamming the door once she entered. He scoffed at the direction where she went. He cannot believe he was about to marry an insane woman.

(Anna’s apartment..)

Anna turned her direction to her main door when she heard her doorbell rang.. She placed her folded clothes on the bed as she head towards the door, opening it to reveal two adorable children.

“ Noona! Unnie!” Aaron and Lilia shouted in sync and immediately lunged forward to hug her.

“ Oh! What are you guys doing here?” She squat down and gave the hugs back.. How could she resist hugging these adorable kids! As she was hugging them, the kids were facing inside of her house and she was facing the outside. She could now see the appearance of a very familiar pair of berms in front of her..

“ They missed you..” He smiled at her.. She released the hugs and they immediately nod their heads, agreeing with their cousin.

“ I miss them too.. Come on in ..” She held both of their hands, walking in her house. Since Jiyong was the last one to enter, he closed the door behind him, walking towards the three who were on the sofa already.. One sitting beside her while the other on her lap.

“ How can they be so close to you after just one date?” He smiled at them.. It’s true.. although they had seen Anna a few times, but they have only really interacted and played together once, which was at the playground.

“ That’s because I’m nice ..” Jiyong scoffed at her response.. For a moment, the awkwardness and tension between them seem to have disappeared. They were back to normal again. Close and teasing..

“ Oh ouch.. Oppa.. Did you just scoff at me?” She dramatically place her hand on her chest, pretending to be hurt, earning giggles from the kids.. Lilia wrapping her arms around Anna’s neck, hugging her even more as her attempt to comfort Anna. The innocent girl really thought she was hurt! How cute..

“ You are not nice..” Jiyong ..

“ Well.. The kids chose me didn’t they?” She started laughing now.. Oh, the challenge is on..

“ Well, I guess it’s true.. Seems like I’m not needed here so I’ll just take my leave now..” Now it was Jiyong turn to be childish and pretend to get mad.. Aaron immediately jumped off the sofa, Lilia jumping off Anna’s lap as they ran towards Jiyong who had walked to the main door.. They pouted and held onto his leg, looking up at him pitifully..

“ No oppa! Please .. Don't go !” Lilia hugged him tightly..

“ I want you both together!” Aaron hugged Jiyong’s hand.. He smiled and carried Lilia on one arm, while holding Aaron on his other free hand walking towards Anna, looking smug. He leaned down to her right ear and whispered…

“ That’s how I get the kids back..” He gave a charming smile to her..

“ You..” Anna couldn’t complete her sentence when Aaron interrupted..

“ Can we go now?”  Aaron really didn’t bother about their teasing and bullying relationship that they have. He just wanted to play! This earned a confused look from Anna, oblivious from the plan.

“ Where are we going?” Anna asked from the sofa. Looking up at the three..

“ They wanna go to the beach..” Jiyong told her about their plan. Ah, that explains his berms. It all made sense now since the five boys never really wear berms unless it’s to the beach or somewhere that requires casual laidback dressing.. Anna immediately jumped off the sofa with a smile.

“ Wait for me..” she ran to her room, closing the door behind her earning a smile from Jiyong. It’s been awhile since she went to the beach. She loved the beach as well. She hummed happily as she packed her clothes into a bag.

(Photoshoot..)

Julie took her last pose and that was when she heard clapping sounds and the piercing clicking sound made by a particular familiar sickening stiletto heels tapping on the tiles, caused her to look at the direction of the sound.

“ You are good even though you are new ..” Shirley walked up to her but she ignored and tried to walk past her but of course Shirley wouldn’t allow that..

“ Wait a minute.. I need your help” Her annoying and sickening voice just make Julie want to punch her so badly but she has to keep cool. She was currently at her workplace and she have a reputation to uphold.

“ I'm going home now .. " She continued walking as she ignored Shirley, thanking the staff and the camera crew members. Julie was heading towards the direction of the exit but she chased up and stood in Julie’s way, blocking her from exiting.

“Julie! Listen.. Are you free on a saturday, 2 weeks later?” Shirley began asking for her favour despite the rejection of Julie earlier on..

“Nope..sorry.. ” Julie didn’t even think. It was like instinct.

“ I need you to be my bridesmaid,” Julie’s eyes widened at the request.. You’ve got to be kidding.. After all that happen, you are asking me, Anna’s Best Friend to be your bridesmaid?!

“ I have not asked Anna yet.. But I want you both to be my bridesmaids.. I’m sure Taeyang and Jiyong will be one of Seunghyun's best man..” Oh, that .. If only I could stomp on her, kick her in the chest and pull all her hair out but we’re in public. Ugh. Remember, reputation Julie. 

Keep cool..

“ I hope you will think about it..” Shirley gave a fake smile before walking away from her. Oh, that crazy ..

(Jiyong and Anna..)

It took about half an hour to reach the beach and park his car at the carpark. Once the car is parked, the children sprinted towards the beach, looking for a spot to start their sand play. Jiyong and Anna walked to the car boot to take out things that Anna have packed. The couple carried the bags and walked towards them.. She took a big towel, holding the left and right corner of the towel, laying it nicely and smoothly on the sand, underneath a big tree for some cool shade.. Jiyong placed down the stuff beside her and joined the kids immediately. Someone had to take care of the kids right? She sat there and started taking out the snacks and drinks that they brought from the convenience store on their way over..

She smiled when she saw Jiyong scooped Aaron from the sand, earning a squeal from him.. He carried him to the waters, pretending to throw him in earning squeals and shouts from the poor boy.. Concerned and innocent Lilia has now ran to Anna, tugging on her arm as she pointed at the direction of Jiyong, who was posing as a threat to her big brother..

“ Oppa! Don't be so mean!” Lilia looked so concerned and worried, she looked as though she was about to cry! Anna wanted to laugh but decided to control it instead. The moment he placed him down, Aaron ran away from him, running towards Anna.

“ Your hyung is mean.. Don’t play with him, play with this..” She took out a bag of sand castle toys, the children squealing in happiness. They took all of the boys and ran to the nearest pile of sand, starting to build.. Jiyong sat down with them, helping them fill the sandcastle model mold with sand. Anna smiled to herself, looking at his fatherly side.. He was actually quite good with kids.. Her thoughts were then interrupted when Jiyong called out for her..

“ Anna! Join us!” He signaled for her to join. They weren’t very far away from each other.. It was only a few steps but Anna was feeling lazy that day. She didn’t want to get herself all sandy and sweaty. She preferred to be under the shade, on the mat, relaxing..

“ Its okay.. you guys built it.. I’ll be here” She smiled but Jiyong didn’t take no for an answer. He went to her and gently grabbed her, pulling her up to join them. She refused at first but Jiyong scooped her up and carried her over.. She gave a yelp when she felt her body off the ground, wrapping her arms around his neck automatically. Jiyong ran towards the water with her still in his arms.

“ Kwon Jiyong.. Why are you like that?!” She was really afraid might throw her into the water. Jiyong looked down at her and gave her a smirk. ..

“ Who said you could call my full name? Either you play with us or you can have a swim..” he lowered his body a little as he gathered momentum to prepare to throw her into the waters. When there was no reaction from Anna, Jiyong was really prepared to throw her and that was when she immediately gave in..

“ Okay! I’ll play with you!” She shouted.. Jiyong smiled and placed her beside his cousins that were laughing.. She sat nearer to Aaron who have resumed building the sand castle. They did it fast and well.. She was surprised at their handiwork skills..

“ Wow! You guys are doing a great job..” Anna complimented and encourage the children..

“ We built this sand castle for hyung and noona..” Aaron explained, eyes not off his sand castle..

“ Your hyung and me?” She asked with a smile.. Awww.. They are building a sand castle for their Cousin and her. They must really like her..

“ You guys can get married and stay in our sand castle..” Anna turned to Jiyong who was currently blushing. Anna couldn’t help but smile at them.. She decided to not let the atmosphere get too tensed and awkward..

“ I’ll help to make sure we can all live comfortably..” She picked up a sandcastle tool, helping the children to pile and straighten the sandcastle. Jiyong couldn't help but smile to himself.. He was glad that Anna didn’t feel awkward at all.. He picked up another sand castle tool beside him..

“ I’ll help too, I wanna make sure we can move in quickly..” Jiyong spoke as he helped out with building the sand castle. Although Anna heard him loud and clear, she just continued scooping the sand in the mold, looking away slightly, not wanting him to see her slightly flushed cheeks..

Awww.. Isn't that sweet..