Eric said cheerfully, " really, I heard it's being managed by a woman. And I searched for her online. She's really hot "

Kevin, who was surprised earlier, took a breath and asked, " why do you want to know about her ? "

" Our old man arranged a job for me there. I am quite interested in her. And I thought you might know about her "

Kevin relieved a sigh in his heart and said, " well, she's quite beautiful. Well mannered and highly educated. And I heard, she's really strict with her employees "

" wow. You know quite a lot. Are you acquaintance with her."

Kevin sighed and said, " not really, I met her in the party two days ago "

Eric was baffled, " you mean... "

" yhaa, grandpa wants to tie us together. The whole party is just a setup. "

Kevin thought, it's better to tell him himself rather than him knowing from others. After all Eric is his only friend.

Ever since childhood, as Kevin is the first grandchild in their family, everyone expects more from him. They would always make their own decisions for him, and never cared about his opinions or dreams. This made him an introvert, who wouldn't share his feelings with others. Eric is the only person, he could open his mind to. As they are of same age, Eric has always been there for him and understood him better than anyone else.

In contrary to him, Eric is a bright child, who is always playful. Since childhood, he had a carefree life and was always pampered by his mother. He never cares about others expect for Kevin. He is loyal to him and always supports him.

Eric grinned cheerfully and said, " So what do you think about her. Do you like her ? "

" what were you expecting, you know about my feelings "

Eric rolled his eyes, " you really are something. How can you think of others facing such a beauty. I know, I shouldn't say this about my own sister. But Fiona is nothing when compared to her. "

Kevin glared at him.

Seeing that, Eric said, " wow, your feelings are deeper than I thought. "

Kevin didn't utter a single word.

At last Eric asked, " then, what are you going to do. Are you gonna compromise just like the other time. Or do you want to fight for it. "

Kevin took the wine bottle before him and started drinking. He almost completed it in one short.

Eric was surprised to see him in this state. He never lost his composure in any kind of situation. Eric tried to stop him, but he didn't.

After completing the whole bottle, he finally spoke, " I think, I would lose my mind if I cannot be with her. I was never this sure about my feelings. I can't live without her", then he started shedding tears.

Eric consoled him and said, " don't worry, I'm gonna do anything to help you two get together. My sister must be really blessed to be loved to this extent. "

Later Kevin fell asleep and Eric carried him to his flat. He dropped him on the bed and saw a photo frame near his bed. He took it into his hands.

It's Fiona in the picture, and it's a photo from her childhood. She's really cute smiling brightly.

He shifted his gaze towards Kevin, who was in deep sleep and grinned, " it's time to get to work "

***

... to be continued...


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