Back in the room that Hane and Serene shared, Hane asked, "So…you'll be going back to New York to complete your studies after this week?"
Serene stiffened before giving him a slight smile, "You know that I want to carve out my career. I don't want to take over my family's business."
Hane replied, "And you know what it means for me after I graduate from Oxford too - take over the family business."
Serene paused before continuing, "Then perhaps you could do what you want. Instead of taking the path that has been created for you. Like your brother."
Hane was hurt, why couldn't Serene understand what he was going through?! He had to be responsible now that his brother had left home. He couldn't let his parents work forever while he did what he wanted.
He explained, "I was left to pick up the pieces after Jeff left. Including the family business."
Serene got what he meant and kept quiet.
Joanne came out of the showers and looked all over the room. "Where is that "man"?" she thought. She shrugged and draped the towel over the chair as she sat in front of the dressing table to comb her hair.
Finishing, she laid on the bed thinking about Hane. "Well, one thing I know is that he is definitely in love with Serene. I guess I really can't compare to her of course….She has the money, the looks, the heart…She's practically perfect!" Joanne sighed as she thought. She looked at the door and nearly jumped up when she spotted Jeffrey. For a moment, she thought he was Hane as his eyes were serious. But as she got up, his eyes returned to normal.
"For crying out loud, don't just stand there! I thought you were….you were…….a ghost!!!" Joanne nearly blurted out Hane's name but stopped just in time. Jeffrey retaliated, "Hey! Do I look like a ghost that much?!!"
Joanne opened her mouth to speak but started to laugh but stopped, looking apologetic.
"Sorry. I didn't mean to offend you." Jeffrey started laughing and stopped. There was a moment of silence before the both of them burst out laughing again.
"Hey!! What's all the commotion about?? Care to share?" asked Jason as he popped by Jeffrey's room with Kim in hand.
"Oh, it's nothing. I was just commenting on how much your best friend over here resembles a ghost." Joanne explained.
Jeffrey gave Joanne an I'll-get-my-revenge look before telling Jason, "I'll call Hane before going down for dinner. You two can head there first."
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Hees...uploaded 2 chapters today all due to the kind feedback as mentioned afore...enjoy and remember to review! hope that is your reviews, you people can advise me on areas to improve on cos like I said, this is my VERY 1st fanfic.