''Yes, that's true''
''I should go and see Mrs. Yu tomorrow and talk about Shanshan's engagement'' Gloria said excitedly.
''Mom, I don't think it's a good idea to lead Shanshan on. You know Lin Shen would never agree to it''
''He listens to his mother. As long as I gain Jiajia's favor, everything will be icing on the cake''
''Okay, I won't stop you. Mom, I'm going out later on to celebrate. Dad is a little sad, I don't want to get on his wrong side''
''Don't worry about your father. I will have a chat with him later on. When you go out, be careful''
''I will'''
….
O2 Clubhouse.
Lin Shen gulped down the glass of whiskey and pushed the glass towards the bartender. The woman behind the counter looked at him and asked. She brushed back her brown hair backwards and leaned over the counter to take a good look at Lin She
''Family problems or woman problems?''
''Do I look like I care about family problems?'' Lin Shen asked back.
''Then it's woman problems. Tell me, who has the almighty Lin Shen tripping over his feelings?''
''You really have great choice of words, Hwajie'' Lin Shen said, calling the lady's name.
''You can pour your heart out on the stage. My guests are feeling bored because today isn't live band day. They all came to hear you sing, Boss Lin''
''I am not in the mood. Just fill another glass for me''
''Alcohol isn't the solution. Talk to me. Which woman has the guts to actually make you look so trouble?''
''Hwaijie, have you treated someone so bad but suddenly get a weird feeling that maybe, mm, just maybe you were wrong about that person?''
''My husband''
''What?''
''When I first met my husband, I thought he was chasing me because of my money but then I realized later on that he had more money than me. More money than my entire family'' Hwajie said as she poured him another glass of whiskey.
''I see''
''You don't get the point, boss Lin''
''What is the point?'' Lin Shen played with the glass of whiskey in his hand.
''The point is, we are human beings and can make mistakes about people. But the moment we start feeling that we may be wrong about our judgement of certain people, that is the beginning of change for us. If you feel that you may have been wrong about what kind of person you thought they were, that is the chance to look things over and find out what kind of person they really are''
''You think so?''
''I know so''
''What if it's too late to take that step? Maybe, you don't have the chance or the right to seek what is right anymore?''
''Then, you give yourself another chance. Get into the person's life. Force yourself into it if you have to. Do something and don't just give up without trying. Sometimes, life is unpredictable and a lot of good relationships don't come out of good beginnings. Sometimes, the most memorable and lasting worthy relationships come out of misunderstandings''
Lin Shen sighed.
''You are hesitating even though it's eating you up. Wait! Can I ask you a question?''
''Yes''
''Is this person the lady who came here with the jacket the other time? The one who left your brother?''
Lin Shen looked at her and Hwajie smirked.
''Why are you smiling?''
''Lin Shen, this is probably none of my business but don't you think that this woman is a little… I don't know, out of your league?''
''What? Hey! What are you talking about?''
''I know that you are handsome but this woman is beautiful. She has everything in the right places. Most importantly, she is older than you''
''Stop messing with me, Hwajie''
''I was just joking with you. Actually, I can picture you two together but, it's going to be a long journey. Your brother's ex-fiancé and the woman he may still have feelings for? Whoa! This is a whole new forbidden love story''
''I'm going'' Lin Shen stood up and walked away.
''Aye, Lin Shen. What can I say about you? I can picture you going against your family and the world for this woman already. Then again, that's what happens when a fool falls in love for the first time''
….
Next day…
Ana and Jessy's apartment.
Jessy walked out of her room yawning. She turned towards the kitchen and got a fright when she saw Ana in the kitchen and smoke coming out.
''My ancestor, what are you doing?'' Jessy ran over and Ana turned to look at her with a blackened face while coughing.
''Lord, look at your face Ana?'' Jessy pushed Ana to the side and turned off the burner as Ana coughed.
''I…'' Ana sneezed and Jessy pulled her out of the kitchen.
''Do you want to burn the whole apartment down? Ana, what were you doing in the kitchen so early in the morning''
''I… I wanted to cook something since I'm home''
''Ana, you haven't cook anything that is edible for the past ten years since I've known you. What kind of cooking can you do to save your own soul? Look at your face? The kitchen is a mess''
''I'm sorry. I was just looking at the cookery book''
''You don't just learn everything from the cookery book in a day. Go and take a shower, let's go to the Cafe together''
''Lady boss, are you employing me now that I'm jobless?'' Ana asked, making a cute face.
''No. You are just going to sit and watch people come and go''
''Tsk! Forget it then''
''I want you to wash the mugs for me. Now get up and go. Go and take a shower. I will clean this place up. Don't ever go into the kitchen again if I don't give you the permission. The kitchen area is mine'' Jessy warned Ana sternly and she nodded her head.
''Alright, alright my great ancestor'' Ana said as she entered the bathroom.