Chapter 234 - TOMORROW

Yanarym had to coax Lawrence until he calmed down. They both lay on the bed and he's still hugging her tightly. She was combing his hair, no one had spoken but the comfortable silence was reigning the atmosphere. 

Lawrence, who had a few glasses of wine earlier, fell asleep, then Yanarym heard from Guide-sama that Movu was outside of their room. She carefully moved to break free from his hug. As soon as she opened the door she saw Movu leaning on the wall with his stoic expression. He looks cool and deadly handsome. 

"Hey, what are you doing here?" She smiled like it was nothing to get disturbed about. Movu was startled seeing her, she's still dressed as before which lightens his mood a little. That means they didn't do anything, right? 

"I just found myself here." He said. "Are you sleeping in one room with the detective?" She didn't say what room she was in, right? Well, does she have to wonder how he could know that? 

"Yes." Yanarym nodded despite seeing his darkened expression. The obvious protest was written all over his face. "Are you staying here?" 

"I will, there." He said and slightly tilted his head to the door beside her room.

"You will?" 

"Hm, starting tomorrow." Yanarym stepped back in response to Movu's approach, and he came to a halt. "When will you return to the Philippines?" Movu asked, trying to change the topic. He wanted to spend more time with her but that won't be possible. 

She's with someone else, and if he wants her he must come aggressive. But on the other hand, he doesn't want to do anything that could hurt her. His adorable Yanarym… he could do anything except hurt her. 

"Probably tomorrow?" She said unsure. 

"So soon..." 

"Yeah." 

"So, how was Spain?" 

"...I am not sure, we just came here this afternoon." Movu paused, they just came today and they are leaving tomorrow? Why? Because of him?

"Then, why are you leaving tomorrow?" 

"Lawrence is uneasy, with you around." She said frankly, with a casual tone, Movu couldn't help but smile. 

The main reason was, of course, she might change a little but his little girl was still there, and also the fact that Lawrence was wary of him means that Yanarym cares for him and that it's making her boyfriend anxious.

"Is there a reason for him to be like that?" He probed but Yanarym only stared at his eyes. She didn't say a word but her eyes were yelling at him to stand down and don't do anything. 

Movu will gladly comply for a week. He's almost done in this family business, it's time to get her. 

"I'm tired Movu, sorry but can I get back inside?" She mumbled and bit her lower lips. Movu stared at her face, he missed her. If only he could touch her...

"Sure." He shifted his attention to something else. 

"I have to check my sister but I think she's good, I'm going inside." 

"Yeah, goodnight." 

"Good night." 

"You too." As soon as she closed the door, she felt the strong presence of Lawrence waiting for her to walk closer in his direction. He was standing just feet apart from her. Eavesdropping on her and Movu's conversation. 

The room was dark but his silhouette was darker, "You're awake." She casually passed through him, going straight to the bed. 

"Why was he here?" 

"Maybe check me up." Lawrence who just calmed down earlier started to become frantic again. He held his hand fist closed and took deep breaths. 

He walked back to the bed and snuggled her tightly. He wanted to say something, he wanted to yell at her not to meet Movu, but he knew that would be the most stupid thing he could do. She made it loud and clear, if he insists on making her choice, she would choose that stranger who just came back to her life after a fucking decade. 

"I love you." He kissed her lips sensually and didn't let her go until they ran out of air. "I love you so much Rym." She didn't reply but she gently stroked her thumb to his cheek. 

"Good night, Law." 

Maddi was staring at Yashnile who barged into her apartment in the middle of the night. They've been in this set-up for months now, and in that period of time, she found out about his sister's complex and her status in his life. But oddly enough, although she was hurt by the fact that he doesn't really like her, she doesn't care. For her, the main focus was to make him happy as long as she could. 

"It's midnight." She yawned, he went straight to the bathroom, removing his suit, he obviously just came from his work. "Are you sleeping here?" She asked with a sleepy tone before going back to her comfortable position to rest her eyes. Despite knowing that she wouldn't be able to sleep yet. "How're your siblings? And the vacation?" 

He didn't answer and Maddi chose to stay silent too. Just minutes passed and she fell asleep again. A gold digger might be the most appropriate label for her. Everything she had was being provided by Yashnile, from her necessities to her whims. The luxurious apartment and gigantic bed, the daily allowance, and to provide money for her parents. Everything… was given by Yashnile. She wasn't sure if she should be happy or sad? But she doesn't feel a thing. It's like her sole purpose was to become a substitute for Yanarym.

She was woken by kisses of his cold lips on her cheeks to her nape. She remained with her eyes closed, she's tired, for some reason, she's very tired, and it feels like this, everything will be over soon. Is that weird? That she felt like her mission was almost done. 

His hands roam around her body, pinching and squeezing her. He made her face him to kiss her tenderly, is he kissing her or someone else?