Chapter 51 - Ch. 51 I Don't Mind Calling You Love

What kind of girl dislike hearing a love confession from a man? All the girls in this world, including Kaylee, of course, are happy to listen to it. Whether the girls would reciprocate the man's feelings or not, their hearts still felt jittery, and as if butterflies danced around her head, they felt like they stood above the clouds.

Unfortunately, Kaylee has often heard this phrase since high school to the point she got used to it. Moreover, the fellow who confessed to her would disappear the next day. Not literally disappear, but they would act as if the love confession never happened. As a result, Kaylee no longer believed in love and closed herself off.

She thinks high school love was just puppy love, and she decided to build an invisible wall and not hang out with friends of the opposite sex.

Unfortunately, she was too comfortable with her self-isolating condition that her habit was carried on until she graduated from college and had a job of her own. Kaylee did not even expect love to come anytime soon because she knew she wouldn't be able to love easily due to her past school experience.

She thought she wouldn't find any love or someone who managed to enter her heart when she decided to help Nick in his place. And yet, she is receiving two expressions of love… three actually if you count Alicia.

[author: No, it doesn't count]

Yesterday, Declan expressed his love for her and made her feel sure that he meant every word of his confession.

Less than twenty-four hours, Jacob said he likes her too?

Could it be her flowers was blooming too late that now she received two love confession?

Maybe Jacob's liking expression was different from Declan's, so Kaylee decided to act normal.

"I like you too, Jack. Otherwise, I won't be willing to see you again." Kaylee pulled her hand out of Jack's grasp while replying with a playful tone.

"Ah, so it was as a friend."

Kaylee swallowed nervously, and suddenly she felt guilty when she saw the disappointed face of the young man.

Jacob was a cheerful child and so charming that a gloomy and disappointed face like this does not match his real nature. Somehow Kaylee's heartfelt saddened when she saw the young man's dejected expression.

"Well, you know what? You are the first guy I let someone come to my space. Usually, I'll stay away and act cold if anyone tries to get close to me."

"Really? You're not like someone will avoid others."

"Yeah? I guess I could only be like this when it comes to you."

"So, you like me more than a friend, right?"

"Uhm..." Kaylee was fidgeting in her place while continuing her answer, "I think so."

Jacob's gloomy face was immediately replaced with a bright smile that could blind the eyes. Instantly Kaylee's heartfelt warm and happy to see that radiant smile again.

She really doesn't like seeing her best friend gloomy and would rather see him smile and laugh like this. Very weird. When Jacob feels sad, she's sad too. On the other hand, if the young man feels happy, she will also feel happy as if she had experienced it herself.

Is this what people called love?

"So, you will come to our music battle?"

Ba-thump!

Kaylee didn't want to disappoint the young man, but she couldn't possibly grant his wish.

"I'll see if I have an appointment scheduled or not. But I couldn't promise I would come."

"Yes, that's enough for me."

Kaylee giggled when she saw a never-ending wide smile on this young man's face.

"Miss Roe, can I have your phone number?"

"Eh? I guess you can."

Well, well, well... who has ever thought that young Jacob would be as aggressive as Declan. Now I wonder who would win over Kaylee's heart first?

[readers: DECLAN!!]

After seeing Jacob's departure, Kaylee returned to the fifth floor to meet her number one idol.

"Good evening, Mister Black," greeted Kaylee as soon as she entered the room and saw the man was looking at her photo on the wall.

"Mister Black?" Declan raised an eyebrow at her as if he wanted her to correct his name.

"Uhm... I mean... Declan." a hue of red appeared on her cheeks when she said the man's name.

Declan had told her to call him by name, but Kaylee was still not used to it, and every time she mentioned the man's name, her face felt hot.

Declan smiled softly, seeing the beautiful girl in front of him lowered her head sheepishly. This girl is adorable, and she surely would be the end of him.

"Have you eaten, sweet Rose?"

"Ha?" she felt she had a heart attack just now. "Uhm… Not yet."

"Then, let's go eat first." Declan walked over to Kaylee and took the girl's right hand as if it was a regular daily habit.

Kaylee widened in surprise as soon as big hands cupped her tiny hands, and she couldn't do anything to avoid it.

Didn't this man agree to take it slow? But this man even treated her as if she had become his lover.

Wait... is she now officially his lover? That couldn't be, right. She hasn't answered his love confession… which means they're not officially dating yet, right?

Kaylee was a newbie in romance and had no idea what kind of status they were currently in. She didn't even know what it was like to love someone, but at least she knew that she liked Jacob. But why… her heart constantly flutters when she is with Declan?

Does that mean she likes Declan too?

Is it possible for someone to like two men at the same time?

Kaylee was still thinking about this during the trip until she didn't realize Declan called her over and over again.

"Kaylee, love,"

"Ha?" somehow, her sense was back to her the moment she heard love from the man's mouth.

Declan gave a light chuckle in amusement and couldn't help to tease her. "Do you prefer me to call you my love so that you don't daydream anymore? I don't mind calling you love every day and every time."

Blush!!

Kaylee turned her face out of the car window, pretending to enjoy the evening view they were passing by.

"Uhm… sorry that I thought of something else. What did you say earlier?" Kaylee asked without looking at the man. She still didn't dare… to be precise, she felt embarrassed when her eyes met the man's black eyes.

"Have you heard about my father's birthday this weekend? I overheard my father invited your family."

"Ah, right. My mother already told me."

"Will you come?"

"Mister Black is the husband of my mother's best friend, and he was very kind to invite us. Of course, we will come. Ah, but… I haven't bought a present for Mister Black yet. What do you think is the most suitable gift for him?"

"Do you want to make a good impression on your father-in-law?"

Whaaaat??

"Ah? That… no… I didn't mean it like that. I mean…"

Really… this guy is going to kill her with a heavy heart attack one day. Kaylee now felt sure that Declan had absolutely no interest in taking their ambiguous relationship slowly.

What does he mean by father-in-law? Wouldn't any other normal guy say 'my father'… or at least 'your future father-in-law!' Mister Black senior is not yet his father-in-law! What's more… Kaylee has never met Declan's father at all.

Kaylee only met Mrs. Black when the woman visited her mother at her home.

"Mister Black... I mean... Declan, stop teasing me."

Declan laughed with amusement at the sweet request of the girl sitting next to him. He loved seeing the confused face and nervous tone of her voice. But he would grant all requests from his future wife even though he still wants to flirt with his little lover.

Yup. Although there were no words to say they are officially dating, Declan already considered Kaylee to be his girlfriend. Like it or not, Kaylee must accept this fact and get ready to receive another heart attack.

"If you are confused about giving gifts to my father, how about tomorrow we shop together to find gifts?"

"Tomorrow?"

"What time will you finish your work?"

Eh?? Kaylee opened her smartphone to see tomorrow's schedule. The note on her cellphone was connected to the tablet her assistant is holding. If Kaylee had a new sudden plan when Dani was not with her, she could put it herself while letting Dani know the latest update.

She looked at the notes. Kaylee had a class schedule and later NYA practice agenda in the evening. Apart from that, she didn't have any other programs.

"I have a practice schedule with the orchestra group and finish around seven in the evening."

"Are you practicing at your studio or somewhere else?"

"At the theater belonging to our conductor."

"Okay. I'll pick you up there at seven. Then we can go shopping to find my father's present."

Kaylee blinked a few times before realizing something. Why did she feel like Declan was trying to get her to meet him every day??

Hahaha… that's impossible, right.

[Author: Possible if Declan fall in love with you XD]