Leap OF Fate

After two awkward minutes, Dylan just predominantly talked as if in a monologue since she and the irritable man they were with, would only give Dylan some verbal nods here and there. He did not seem to mind though.

Serene had known Dylan from hosting fashion shows when she was in college. In the couple of times she'd work with him, she'd known him as somebody with a flamboyant personality, and easy to get along with. She recalled ‌Mary had a crush on him back then.

“Shen, sorry I got caught up in traffic,” a svelte lady approached her.

Slightly catching her breath, she pecked each of her cheeks, not caring about the men Serene was with. She was wearing a black halter top and a leather miniskirt that accentuated her long slender legs. Her hair in a short bob.

“It’s OK,” Serene answered her with a smile.

Remembering the others with them, Serene blurted, “This is my best friend, Mary. Mary, this is my former boss, Justin Rain,” she motioned towards Justin who did not give any reaction. She then motioned to the other man, “And this is Dylan…” she stretched Dylan’s name as if trying to jog something in Mary’s brain. When she did not get any reaction, she added, “Kurosawa,” she did not forget to give Mary a secret wink.

Serene and Mary looked at each other. Their lips did not open, but their eyes seem to have talked to each other.

Mary smiled at Dylan then extended her hand, “Hi”. She coyly smiled and touched her right earlobe.

Serene cannot help but roll her eyes. She knew very well that Mary was secretly flirting with him. Mary glared at Serene, then looked around. “They’re not here yet?”

“They are on the long table by the side” referring to the group of people she was with earlier.

“I see”

“You wanna head back?” Serene inquired.

towards the bar and gave the bartender her

hand, she surveyed Serene. She's beautiful, as always. Since she tied her hair in a bun, it

Serene better than anyone else. Most people will see the undeniable beauty in front of them and get distracted by it. However, only a few knew that Serene only goes out

talk,” she looked at Serene as she slowly sipped on her drink. “Are you sure you want to do it here? It’s noisy here.” Her eyes surveyed the place

room upstairs. If you

it’s OK. We can go somewhere else,” Serene waved her hand in front of her as she hurriedly answered, slightly

She stood up, drink in hand. "Don't worry, I'll just message

who just

walked behind her. His dark eyes looked at her exposed

an American Football match but no one watched.Serene and Mary sat together on a lounge chair while the men were

Mary held Serene’s hand and stared at her. Her eyes swept over her friend's facial features, trying to

husband,” keeping her voice as low as possible, very conscious about the

the two men’s attention. Justin’s drink stopped midway to look at the two girls who were initially whispering to each

self consciously covered Mary’s lipsticked mouth. “Shush”

a quiet voice repeated, “What?” Although she significantly lowered her voice, her facial

handed down his post to Justin to the day

the changes in her face since she was facing the direction of the bar. He saw how her eyes widened in surprise, then

two were talking about.Mary covered her mouth and looked at Justin. After which, she hugged Serene and stroked her exposed back. Serene’s shoulders were shaking. She's obviously crying. He let out

to Serene’s surprise, Mary angrily stood up and strode towards the bar. The two men pulled their backs straight as they looked at Mary, who was advancing towards them in

landed on Justin’s cheek,

an about face, grabbed Serene by the hand and without a word the two left the private