Throughout the night, Ruka had to sit through watching Jethro taking care of his girlfriend while his girlfriend was displaying affection in front of everyone.. like feeding each other and narrating their great love story.
Ruka was reaching for her third glass of wine when Jethro and Momo finally left for their next party after which the others departed as well.
Supporting her heartbroken friend, Rita helped Ruka into the passenger seat and solemnly comforted her, “Ruka, it’s no big deal. Jethro is unworthy of your affection anyway. A man who goes back to their exes is not worth your time. It’s time to reclaim your heart and give it back to yourself. Given her virtue, Momo will eventually cheat on him.”
Ruka abruptly covered her mouth to stop her choking sob. Her eyes welled up with tears as she uttered, “N-No, don’t say that. I wish them well.”
Rita thought dissing Jethro would make Ruka feel better, but as she heard her response, she retreated her tactic and patted her instead. “All right, don’t cry. Let’s head somewhere else to unwind. I know a cocktail bar around here! Why don’t we go there and enjoy some nice atmosphere, okay?”
“All right. Let’s go!” Ruka said.
Though she was extremely upset at that time, she did not whine about it. She simply wanted to find a place where she could be alone for a while.
At the cocktail bar, Ruka noticed the alcohol menu when she was ordering before she turned to Rita and asked, “IfI got drunk tonight, will you send me back to your home and have a good night’s sleep?”
“Without a doubt! Worst case scenario, I’ll look for someone to assist me. Just get drunk, girl!” Rita, sensing her sadness, assured her that it would be better if she enjoyed the night with alcohol.
“Okay.” Ruka picked up her phone and dialed Scarlet’s number. “Aunt Scarlet, I will be staying at my classmate’s tonight.” “What’s up? Is there something important?”
“Yes. I require her assistance with my work.” “All right. Be careful and call me if anything goes wrong,” Scarlet reminded Ruka.
Following the call, Ruka ordered two bottles of beer. She was aware that drinking would not solve the problem, but she was in a foul mood at the time. She desired the sensation of intoxication in order to forget about her three-year crush… Jethro Ortiz.
Rita only had a glass of juice as her mission for the evening was to allow Ruka vent. She had been on her journey of falling in love with Jethro the entire time, so she understood Ruka’s inner pain.
Ring-Ring-The landline in the Vice President’s office rang. “Hello, Ren greeted as he reached out to answer it. “How are you not off work yet?” Victoria’s voice grew worried.
“I’m leaving in a moment. Is there anything I can help you with?” he inquired, his brow furrowed.
“Do you feel lonely, Ren? I know you’re always alone. I can accompany you if you don’t mind.” Her tone was rife with hints.
“No, thank you. You should head back and rest early,” he rejected calmly.
“Can’t you be nice to me, Ren? Am I not good enough for you? Many men are interested in me, but I only want you.”
Her painful voice was tinged with tears. “You can try accepting other men. Don’t waste your time with me.”
“What about Ruka? What kind of relationship do you have with her? Do you have feelings for her?” questioned Victoria.
