Chapter 38: Chapter 38

I responded, "Eh? Where's the other one then?" And he shrugged.

"I don't know. My mother just gave me that necklace, and she just told me there are only two like it in the world. If you're wondering why she gave it to me, it's because she said if I already have the woman I'll love that I want to spend my life with. If I get married, I'll give it to her, and she should wear that necklace on our wedding day."

What is it about that jewelry that makes it so special? Yes, the price is quite costly; but, I'm curious as to what this necklace is worth to her mother.

"Hmm, you said you had that kind of jewelry, right?" He inquired, and I returned my focus to the necklace before turning to him.

"Yes," I say. "My mother gave it to me when I was five years old."

"Really? Are they exactly the same for real?" He asked in a serious tone.

I'm not sure why I'm so nervous right now... What exactly is the problem?

"Did you know it's against the law to copy that necklace, even if it's a fake or incredibly cheap or whatever?"

"What? Why??"

"I only saw it on TV when I was a kid, and it claimed that anyone who was caught wearing the same necklace and anyone who sold phony bills like non would be imprisoned; for proof, many people have been imprisoned merely for non-imitations, and the customers are also confined."

"How is that now? Why is the customer involved? What if they don't realize it's not allowed?" Will I be detained then?

"I'm not sure! By the way, where is the necklace that you're talking about?"

"I just hid—"

"Good!" I said quickly, swallowing a few times. "I suggest you don't wear that bill; it's better to throw it away or hide it so you're safe."

"Hayst! I nearly forgot we didn't come here for that; you could think I'm bragging about the jewelry and other items." He shook his head before grabbing my hand.

Isn't it true that we went upstairs? Why does it appear that this is going to... "You get to go first."

I was taken aback and gave him a surprised expression. "What??"

"Go up there," he said.

"Can you tell me what's in there?"

"I inquired as I began to climb; I gave him a stern look since he touch my ass with his left hand.

"What are you doing? I might fall here because of what you're doing right now!"

"You need assistance, and I was just helping you. Now you're upset with me?"

"What the? You're being a pervert!"

"I'm just pushing you so that—"

"Pushing me in the ass seriously?" I said, staring at me, and I just kept climbing.

He just rolled his eyes around and smiled. We're on the roof of Stephen's house, and I can see the entire structure from here, as well as the swimming pool, yard, and gate. The star in the sky is much more stunning looking up in here.

"It's nice, isn't it?" I said with a simple smile.

My eyes widened as he said, "Do you think it's conceivable here?" I took a long, deliberate look at him.

"W-What?? Is that what you're thinking all the time, huh? Any portion of your house you want to—"

"I mean, lie down here and enjoy the stars, Alyana. What are you thinking?" I simply kept my mouth shut while averting my sight.

What is this embarrassment? What made me think of that?

"Pfft, I know! You... yeah, you're a cutie."

"D-Don't smile like that!" I yelled violently, staring him down. I just looked up and was awestruck by the number of stars.

Stephen moved closer to me, and our shoulders were already colliding. Because its hand was gripping my hand, my heart began to beat quicker. I don't want to die of expectation lord, so please, Stephen, put an end to it...

When he let go of my hand, I seemed disappointed.

I was joking about how quickly you fulfilled my request.

Because his hand was already on my waist and he was still holding me closer to him, my heart was racing even faster.

"Look, shooting star!" At the same time, I pointed to the sky.

I immediately closed my eyes and wished.

'Hopefully, I/we will be happy this year and in the years to come.'

When I opened my eyes I noticed that Stephen had closed his eyes and in a few seconds he had opened his eyes.

I don't know that he also does this, like when he sees a shooting star he also asks. It means that he believes in such things.

"What's your wish?" I suddenly asked and he looked me in the eye.

"I wish that the girl I like would like me too."

'I wish that the girl I like would like me too.'

'I wish the girl I like liked me as well.'

What he said stayed with me, as if he was speaking it over and over in my head.

D-Does he has a crush on someone? Is Stefanie the one? But it appears to be that way all of a sudden... What's the matter with Stefanie? Is it because she have a big chest? Or perhaps a professional? Is there something wrong with the two of them? What time is it?

What I was thinking had just rocked me.

I questioned him, "How... how do you know whether you like someone?" He gazed up at the sky.

"You're glad when the person you want is there; when you see him/her, your heart beats quicker and time seems to slow down; while you're with him/her, your world slows down; when you don't see him/her or haven't seen him/her for a few hours, you'll miss him/her right away." I nodded.

"Does it indicate I like Xenon?" He asked, his eyes narrowing.

"No! The fun is different; you can feel it when you're with the man you desire, you can compare it; you can miss him when you can't see him—"

"Does that mean I missed my father as well?"

"Are you crazy? It's natural for you to miss him because he's your father!" I grumbled. "Perhaps if I'm talking to a child, we'll understand." He was simply inquiring as to why he was being so mischievous.

"Ah, as long as you remember what I said previously, you'll be able to tell if you want that man because your heartbeat suddenly accelerates when he's there or when you see him."

When I put my hand on my chest, I could feel my heart racing. "Does it look like this now?"

"Is it beating like this right now?"

"My heart has been racing fast for a while," I said, and he moved his hand closer to see whether the beatinwayly that fast.

"Stephen, that's my boobs."