''Hey! I almost died yesterday because of him. Just because he helped me with his jacket, you are already falling for him?'' Ana looked at Jessy with face that clearly showed that she found Jessy's behavior unbelievable at that moment.
''Well… you can't take away the fact that he is very handsome. The way he walks, those long legs, that face oozing with confidence. Damn, he is going to be the death of a lot of women, I tell you.'' Jessy kept saying while she blushed.
''And you are going to be one of those women, I tell you.'' Ana said and pushed Jessy away. She stood up and picked her bag.
''Are you angry?'' Jessy pouted her lips after asking.
''I am repulsed and disgusted. Just listening to you praising that jerk makes me want to vomit. Do you get it now?''
''Okay, don't be too sad. You managed to pull through with him. I bet this is the last time you will be seeing him.'' Jessy held Ana's hands.
''I hope I never meet that ill luck ever again.'' Ana sat back again and placed her bag on the table.
…
O2 Clubhouse.
Shanshan wore a pair of yellow short pants and white blouse. She held the bag with Lin Shen's jacket closed to her chest and locked her car before walking towards the entrance.
Today seemed to be a regular day and the people weren't many there as before but still it was an unfamiliar place for Shanshan who has always been indoors. She wasn't used to places like these hence she felt very uncomfortable.
But the thought of meeting her 'brother' Shen'er made up for the disgust she felt seeing the people doing disgusting things outside the club.
''Stop!'' The bouncer said to Shanshan when she got to the door.
''I am looking for someone.'' Shanshan said timidly.
'If you don't have a pass, you can't go in.'' The bouncer said and a voice spoke behind Shanshan.
''She is with me.'' A tall handsome man who looked just like Lin Shen but a little older stood behind Shanshan.
''Brother Shiao!'' Shanshan said when she turned and saw the man.
''Shanshan, what are you doing here?'' Shiao asked as they walked into the club.
''I came to give something to 'brother' Shen'er but the man at the door wouldn't let me in. Thankfully, you were there to help me out.''
''I see. Let's go, Shen is at the top there.'' Shiao held Shanshan's hand as they walked towards Lin Shen.
''Brother Shiao, I haven't seen you in a long time. You don't come to visit us anymore. Is it because of what happened between my sister and you?''
''I've just been a little busy at work, that's all''
''I see. But my family misses you. Please do visit us when you have the time. Ana isn't staying with us anymore so you won't see her when you come.''
''Ana… moved out?'' Shiao's voice cracked a little when he spoke. He seemed a little displeased with the new information.
''Mm, didn't my brother tell you? Aye, it must be because my brother doesn't want to bother you with it. Ana left the house two years ago after cancelling the engagement. I think she lives with that her friend who owns a café shop just close to the company.''
''I see. Shen, someone is here to see you.'' Shiao said when they arrived.
Lin Shen who was playing at the pool table turned and walked to them.
He looked at Shanshan and his eyes landed on the bag in her hands.
''You are looking for me?'' Lin Shen asked in an indifferent tone as he picked a glass of whiskey to sip.
''Brother Shen'er, today you did something great for my sister. You saved her from disgracing herself today...''
Shiao turned to look at Lin Shen and asked in a worried tone, ''did something happen to Ana?''
''Let her tell you!'' Lin Shen said halfheartedly and went to sit down. Shiao and Shanshan joined him at the table.
''This is what happened. My sister wore a dress which seemed a little tighter than usual. Since she has gained weight lately. After the interview with brother Shen'er, she had a serious wardrobe malfunction but luckily brother Shen'er was there to help her. He wrapped his jacket around her and brought my sister to the changing room.'' Shanshan said with clear eyes.
Anyone listening to her would think she was probably the most naïve and kindest person in the world.
But in reality, she had let out a few things which made Ana seemed questionable. She mentioned the fact that she wore a dress that wasn't fitting enough which then caused a wardrobe malfunction.
As if Ana was the kind of woman who wanted to impress Lin Shen.
All of this was how Lin Shen interpreted her words but he didn't say anything nor did he stop her. To him, this was none of his business.
''Really? You didn't tell me this.'' Shiao turned to ask Lin Shen.
''It was nothing. I've forgotten about it already.'' Lin Shen looked totally unbothered as he spoke.
''Brother Shen'er, here. I brought the jacket to you and to also thank you for what you did for my sister.''
''Why didn't Ana bring it herself?'' Lin Shen casted her a casual look.
''Here is the thing… Ana… she… she seems to have a misunderstanding about you so she asked me to bring it to you. But she doesn't hate you. Maybe, because she doesn't know you well, she thinks that you would look down on her because of the past.''
Lin Shen chuckled and shook his head. He picked his glass of whiskey and looked at it as he asked. ''She has a misunderstanding about me because she doesn't know me well? Do you know me well, then?''
''Huh?'' Shanshan's lips trembled and she clenched her fists under the table tightly. She didn't think that Lin Shen would ask her such a staightforward question.
''Take it back!'' Lin Shen said and stood up.
''But…''
''Ana was the one I gave it to. Take the jacket back and tell her I said I hate it when people I am not familiar with touch my things. She should either bring it to me herself or throw it away.'' Lin Shen's gaze turned cold as he spoke.