Chapter 178: Chapter 178

For one year, Lauren had been busy so busy that he didn't contact Mandy, not even for once, Mandy too is very busy, running grandpa Asher's business, she didn't go back to modeling, she just had a different dream.

But as busy as Merlin, he still always contact Mandy, the two could talk for hours like they were lovers, grandpa Asher is beginning to think that Mandy is in love with Merlin, he just doesn't want to push it but the truth is, grandpa Asher, want his granddaughter to settle with Merlin but he can't just make decisions for her.

Grandpa!

Mandy, I was told you apply for leave, do you want to go on vacation?

Not like some vocation but Tessa has her baby, some month back and I was very busy, I couldn't attend and...

Fine, you are free to.

Thanks Grandpa! I will book for my flight back.

No need, the private jet will take you there. Mandy smiled widen, she just can't believe that her grandpa will grant her that.

Mandy message Dylan that she is coming to Singapore and that she wanted to surprise Tessa, that she shouldn't tell Larry.

Hm! The old man finally let her off his sight.

Who? Lauren asked, since Dylan is having the conversation in front of him. Mandy? She is coming to Singapore.

Really? Dylan closed his mouth, as soon as Lauren asked. Fine, I know you don't want me for her.

Will you stop it, you don't fucking talk about her, how do I know that you still have feelings for her?

If I don't, why will I break up with Amelia. Lauren had tell Amelia that he felt nothing for her and that he already knows that she is not Mandy and that they shouldn't continue with the relationship.

Knowing that Amelia is responsible for Mandy car break failure, he used it against her, telling her to choose between her freedom and forcing herself on him

Amelia on the other hand, find out that, she wasn't really into Lauren anymore, especially with the fact that, the man seems to be suffering from recognition issues, not knowing that Lauren is going through treatment for that, he is able to manage himself now.

But...

Just forget it. Lauren said, then return to his file, he look at Dylan again. Are you picking her?

Nope! She didn't asked for that.

Then who is picking her?

I don't know, do you want to pick her? Lauren look at him. Yes, if you want, I am sure she doesn't have anyone to pick her.

Lauren fall his face, he is getting red, maybe he should just nodded but he is not sure, Mandy still want to see him.

I don't think so, I will just wait for her at Larry's.

Okay, it will be a good idea.

Dylan didn't realize that he is saying stupidity thing to Lauren, Merlin just arrived after long trip, he received message from Mandy that she is coming back to Singapore, that she had four days to stay before returning.

Whoa!

What is it? Mrs Cooper asked seeing his expression.

Is Mandy, she is coming back by weekend, which is tomorrow, I guess I could pick her from the airport.

Do you love her? Merlin look at Mrs Cooper. Yes, I know I am not your biological mother but I know you and Amelia, how you behave when you are in love, I think you should asked her if she feels same way for you instead of building feelings for her, when there is none.

Thanks! I will do just that. Merlin hugged her, he is different from Amelia, he is calm and respectful, he would had make a good husband for Mandy but the girl heart is still with Lauren.

Do you need me to...

Nope! I could manage, I will fixed it myself.

Weekend came very soon, Dylan is waiting for Mandy's call but nor is further coming, he decided to call at first ring, she picked.

Hey Dylan, what's up with the call?

Silly, I just wanted to know if I should...

Nope; Merlin will be here to be pick me.

What? You told him, you are here?

Yes, is it bad.

Mandy!

Hi Merlin! Dylan sighed as soon as he realized Mandy is no longer speaking to him, she hurry to Merlin, who hugged her so tight.

I missed you!

I missed you too! Merlin take her hand, leading her into his car. I am really famish.

Alright, let's get a quick bite before I drop you off.

Oh thanks! Taking a few turned, Merlin and Mandy ended up at a restaurant, she eat to her fill. Whoa! The food taste really good.

Of cause, it's the best in town for now.

Whoa! Which means I could get one everyday as a treat.

Silly!

Flower shop! Stop let me get flowers for Tessa.

Fine! Just wait here let me get it. Mandy was supposed to wait at the car but she is too curious to remain there, making Merlin come out with the flowers in his hand.

Tessa like flowers, she always like to get one each day back then so Mandy thought of giving her one.

As Merlin walked out, he could see her beauty shining under the sun, though she is tired from a tiring journey, she still look beautiful.

In a second, her thoughts wonder to Lauren, the very day he walked into the building with flowers, she try to push the thought from her head but Lauren is right there on her head.

Ahem! He clear his throat making her jump to reality, he stretch the flowers to her, she grabbed but then her hand meet his, making him stared at her, she wants to move her eyes from his then there comes the unexpected, Merlin kissed her, as soon as the kiss land on her lips, Lauren just pulled the door of his cars.

Merlin had wanted to kiss her for as long as he could remember, but he wanted to tell her about his feelings first but now, he is caught off guard, he had to kiss her before telling her.

Lauren closed his eyes but damn, it's not working, he just can't believe that Mandy could kiss another right in front of him.

Mandy pulled from the kiss, she felt nothing, it's different when Lauren kissed her but the truth is, Lauren is mad, he turned around and left.

He wanted to get Mandy flower as well, so he could tell her everything, that they are free to be together but hell no, she just break his heart

Sorry, I didn't mean to, I was...

It's fine, let's go. Mandy hurry back to the car, he takes the driver's seat.

Mandy!

Just forget it, I know you don't mean it.

No, it's not, I have always love you right since I saw you at the party, I wanted you, when I heard the news of your death, I felt hopeless and stupid that I couldn't tell you how I feel about you.

Then I realized that you are alive but you are in love with Lauren, I try to erase the feeling and let it go but no way, each day I make friends with you, I wanted more from you, I love you more and it's growing deeper, I love you.

Mandy closed her eyes, just want she doesn't want to happen, she is making friends with him but she doesn't want to have anything serious with him.

She is not in love with any other except Lauren, she had given him her body, she can't let another man see her body.