"No dad, I'll be gone for 3 months," Rue was speaking to his father on the phone. He let out a frustrated groan then continued. "Listen we will talk later, I don't have time to deal with your sassy comments."

He rolled his eyes, and casually dropped his Samsung phone on the brown coffee table. His father was always talking about women, after the death of his mom, his father didn't want to be alone. He drowned his sorrows away by eating and doing nothing with his life.

Not until Rue decided to take him to the doctor, since then he tried to be healthy and more active, it seemed as though his father looked more attractive than his own son. The annoying part was that Mr. Bryson— Rue's father — would show off, whenever they went out for dinner he would grab attention, he also flirted a lot... It was his hobby.

"Kevin we have to leave on Friday, for the 3 month tour," Rue informed.

"Finally, I needed a break. But how can I leave Ana for that long?" Kevin asked not looking pleased.

"By packing your baggage and getting on the plane..." Rue said in a duh tone.

Kevin didn't know what to do, what if she starts dating someone else?

But he needed to go on the tour, or his career would be at stake. If they were meant to be together, they will be together and if not... He would have to move on.

M e a n w h i l e . . . {S o m e w h e r e I n T h e C i t y O f M a s d i n}

The streets of Masdin was busy as always, different people passing on their way to do different things. One of those people was a beautiful woman, with golden brown hair and a beautiful friendly smile.

Her name was Karen Cruz, but due to her memory loss— she was known as Hana. She knew that she once had a family somewhere, but she didn't know where to look for them and it wasn't like she had money. She was a simple middle class woman, at least that's what she thinks.

"Good morning Aria," She greeted her good friend, and her boss.

"Morning Hana, how are you?"

They had a pleasant conversation; they always do. Aria was a very nice woman, she was always cheerful and happy.

"Oh before I forget, there will be a very notorious musician that will be staying in our guesthouse. we have to make everything perfect," Aria informed sounding excited.

"Oh, that's great news! I'll do my best," Hana assured. "When will he be arriving?"

"Next week dearie." She replied.

For some odd reason Hana felt good about meeting this guest, she couldn't how she felt. But she shook it off and continued sweeping the dusty carpet.

I need to find out more about this guest. She thought.

A few days later.

The next few days came by very quickly, and it was already the day before the special guest's arrival.

Hana had grown more anxious, she didn't know why; but she felt something big was going to happen.

She tried to keep herself busy, by doing chores— at an old age she shouldn't be doing all of this, but she needed the money; plus it's not like she had anything better to do with her life.

Meanwhile...

Ana invited Mary over for lunch, to say it was a very unpleasant was an understatement.

When Ana left them to talk, things almost got out of hand. "I really don't want to talk to you Duncan." The black headed teenager snarled in frustration, whilst sending a hard glare towards her supposedly best friend.

"Don't start giving me your crazy attitude, you act like I forced you to come here." He said folding his hands.

The nerve of this muskrat! Now I'm crazy?! Mary thought, furrowing her neatly done eyebrows.

"Oh so now I'm crazy? How did—"

"I never said that you're crazy. But at times you act like you are... Since you decided to start dating that freak called Luke!" He blurted out angrily, he loathed the fact that she played hard to get.

"I'm not dating him! Even if I was, it doesn't concern you. Go to Irene." Mary yelled.

"I don't like her, I like someone else..." He stated looking at her. "I like you Mary, even though your a stupid idiot most of the time. You piss me off so much! I have tried to tell you, but your always jumping into conclusions."

"I really like you Mary-Anne." He divulged.

With that said, he grabbed his jacket and walked out of his room. He didn't want to face the rejection.

"Wait!" Mary called out. "Stay."

That's all he needed to hear, "I'm sorry.."

"Shut up, I like you too Duncan." She with a smile playing on her lips.

"Oh really? Sorry I didn't get that, can you please repeat yourself," He teased whilst pushing her onto his bed. "Repeat yourself, or else."

"No! Please don't tickle me. I said I like you too!!"

He still went ahead and tickled the life out her. "Ahem." Someone cleared their throat, making the love birds pull away from each other.

"Am I interrupting something?" Anasia smirked, knowing very well what had transpired. "Well dinner is ready."

The rest of the evening went well with; Andrea making jokes, Gabriel complementing the food, Duncan and Mary stealing glances from each other, while Ana laughed.

They all ate their dinner with the feeling of euphoria.

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Authors note:: Masdin is a city I invented, i don't know if it exists in real life.

Guys I just read this touching, enticing, spontaneous book by @elekkita titled dedicated and I'm dying rn, it was perfect. Like ugh, please check it out... Her chapters are short and its completed.

Anywayyyy, I think Ana was stupid for not going with Kevin, but then oh well she has to be a chef... But still tho. Eh and Kevin is crazy, when he see's her he is all possessive and shit, then later he finna be like "if we are meant to be we will be together" bro no!!! Wtf is wrong with you? Get your shit together lol.

Duncan and Mary be tripping, they just need to stop being stubborn and get married already.... Okay not right now but you get what am saying📢😂

Kevin's mom was a tough nut to crack before the accident, when she was all rich and stuff— and now she doesn't have shit, and she realized that money ain't everything, I'm happy she's nice, cuz I don't want anymore Kevin and Ana drama, it just hurts... Btw, do y'all think I should write more about Rue (Kevin's PA/ Best bro) idk, just comment what you think and I'll deliver!

Thanks for reading this chapter, hope it was lit!! Please vote, comment and share!💙

Hugs and pizzas 🙆🍕
~bea.