The tension in the room is absolutely palpable... Everyone is nodding along, pretending to be on board, but those suspicious glances toward the parents say it all...Keeping quiet was a smart power move... let them wonder what you know...

The silence you leave behind stretches for a moment before an uncle... or perhaps one of the brothers... clears his throat to break the ice...

David: If the date is fixed... then we should finalize everything...

Yuna:(The fact I'm not understanding is...is he for real now... God first that deal...peanut...then him discusses about marriage suddenly why? He is insane)

Mrs Jone: Yes, yes, we will do all the arrangements and moreover it's amoung us just a private wedding so it's wouldn't take much time... right

Everyone nodded... While the parents and elders start pulling out planners and debating venue logistics, the tension shifts to the younger generation....tence between the brother

David: ( He leans back in his chair, crossing his arms... His eyes narrow as he watches the parents... He doesn't say a word, but his posture is pure steel... He glances over at you, trying to read your expression, frustrated that you're keeping your cards so close to your chest...)

Yuna: (She pretends to check her phone, but under the table, her fingers are typing furiously...)

As the formal discussion breaks up and people scatter to pretend to celebrate, Leo corners you near the balcony...with Levi

leo: You're being entirely too quiet

he mutters, looking around to ensure the parents aren't listening.

Leo: You know something. We all felt that vibe from Mom and Dad. Why didn't you say anything back there?

Levi: What would we say... everyone is ready...discusses going on what u thing they would hear us out...

Leo:( I have to do something... but u can't tell them, not even my brothers) Hmm... but im happy. At least David is getting married... maybe this cold ice will melt inform of our sis in law ... right

Levi: Yes (both laugh together)

Leo: So what about u, hmm...

Levi: What about me... nothing

Leo: Don't play dumb... I know something is between u and Mia Nonna...

Levi: Shut up... there is nothing like that... we are friends...(for now, he thought)

Leo: Oo really...(tease)... don't lie...

Levi: Mr. , I can ask u that, too...(smrik) What between u and ava Hmm (wiggling his eyebrows)

Leo: What we are friends from childhood everyone knows that

Levi: My Dear brother... don't forget I'm elder than u... and I understand everything... the way u talk to her... smiles at her...think if her... and dream of h- ( cut off)

Leo: Ook, okk fine...shut up now...

Levi: (chucked) What... don't u dream of her, huh...

Leo: No, I don't, and please don't change the topic. There is something between u guys...

Levi: Yes, there is (smrik) it's called FRIENDSHIP, u dumb ass...(flick his forehead)

Leo: yaaaa (rub his forehead and pout)

Levi: Look at u such a baby...(laugh)

Mrs. jone: Levi, Leo, what u guys are doing there? Come here

Levi: Let's go...mamma's baby boy (laugh while looking at leo)

Leo: Mommmmm (he shout) see him he us again teasing me and calling me a baby

Ava: (Chucked) ...Oppa is right, though u are a baby ....hahahahaha....

Levi:( smrik) See how she is laughing at u (whispered to leo)

Leo:( Glace at levi)

Mrs. jone: ok ok don't fight now...

Mia:(shake head and chucked lightly)

Mrs Moe: Ok, so duke... we will take our leave now...

Levi: Why?...(everyone looks at him) I.. I mean, why now this early let's talk for some time r.. right mom..hehe (nervously)

Mia:(chucked at him reaction)

Mrs. moe: We would love to, son..but it's already late na..that's why... but don't worry, we will come someday...and also the wedding is near we will be together there all family right (Levi nodded)

Mr Moe: Yes, and then next month it's David birthday too we will be there for his birthday celebration...(all nodded)...

After some time, Moe family went off there home...all the chaos tuned into silence again... no noise...no drama nothing...just Mrs Mr jone...happiness and guilt both running in their minds... while the jone brothers went in their rooms...

Somewhere...

??? : Sir the Yina and David are getting married this week...

???:( smrik) Let them be happy and celebrate for some time... because the game has begun (laugh creepy), get ready, Jones...READY FOR A STORM ...

Next day...

The next morning brings everyone back to their usual routines... The tension from the previous events fades into the background as the workday and university classes begin...

JONES INTERPRICES...

In cabine (David)..

The morning rush at the office is in full swing. David is focused on his laptop...

Yuna: (Dropping the file gently onto his desk) Here are the updated Q2 projections you asked for. I adjusted the margins like you suggested.

The morning sun filters through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the corporate office. Despite the secret marriage deal... the atmosphere between David and Yuna remains strictly professional-at least on the surface.

Yuna steps into David's office, carrying a neatly organized folder and a fresh cup of coffee, trying her best to keep things warm and normal.

David: (Stopping his typing, he takes the folder from her hand without making eye contact) I'll look over it. If I find any discrepancies, I'll send it back to your desk by noon...

Yuna: ok, sir...

David: u may leave

Yuna:( What happened to him... is he stressed about something...I really sometimes get surprised by his behavior like at day he was calling me annoying me...and today..) (whatever I shouldn't care... I went outside and closed the door, by my way)

IN UNIVERSITY

CLASSROOM

The campus courtyard is buzzing with students rushing between blocks. Leo and Ava are sitting at a stone bench under a large shade tree, a heavy, thick volume of Principles of Corporate Finance open between them.

Leo: (Spinning a pen between his fingers, staring blankly at a page of complex market valuation formulas) I swear, if Professor Sharma introduces one more case study on mergers and acquisitions today, my brain is going to completely liquidate. How are you actually retaining this?

Ava: (Sipping her water, looking over his shoulder at his notepad) It's just a standard SWOT analysis combined with discounted cash flows, Leo. Look at the asset valuation on the left-it correlates directly to the projected ROI graph. It's not that bad if you break down the market variables.

Leo: Easy for you to say. You're practically building a portfolio in your sheet , and your GPA is at an all-time high. I'm just trying to survive this module until the lunch break. What's your next seminar anyway?

Ava: Strategic Management. We're starting a new group simulation project on supply chain logistics and market entry strategies today. What about you?

Leo: (Sighing dramatically as he packs his financial calculator and notebook into his backpack) Managerial Accounting... I have to go spend two hours staring at the balance sheet, I'm trying to find a missing credit entry... Let's meet up by the library incubator space at 3:00 PM? ...We can finally grab that food from the cafeteria and look over the marketing pitch deck.

Ava: (With a smirk, closing her textbook with a solid thud) It's a deal... Just make sure you don't miscalculate the overhead costs and fall asleep in the seminar, Leo...

Leo: No promises on the sleeping part! See you at three...

Ava: Yeah !!

Flower shop

Mia...

It's was afternoon...mostly all my orders were completed. I just have to prepare the lady one... Gosh, someday, are hectic like today...

And him... Mr Levi didn't come today. Is he that busy...

The air inside Petals & Blooms is thick with the sweet, fresh scent of cut stems and damp earth... Mia is behind the wooden counter, carefully trimming the thorns off a fresh batch of red roses... The bell above the door chimes, and Levi steps inside...

Mia: (Looking up, her face instantly lighting up)

Levi: voo my miss Beauty ...u are smiling like this flowers...

Mia: Cause I'm happy

Levi: Really and why so.. something special

Mia:( cause of him...no of course not) don't know... just happy...

Levi: (Walking over to the counter, leaning against it)... It smells amazing here today. What are you working on?

Mia: A centerpiece for a dinner party down the street. They wanted something classic but unique. (She holds up a vibrant, deep blue hydrangea) What do you think? Does this fit, or is it too bold?

Levi: (Examining the flower seriously, then smiling) It's perfect. It stands out, just like you.

Mia: (Blushing slightly) Levi, I told u don't flirt...

Levi: Sorry, my memory is weak... maybe I would forget this time too...

Mia: idiot...(shake his head)

Levi: I will sit here for some time...

The bell above the flower shop door chimes quietly as a few customers walk in, signaling the end of their brief oasis of calm.

For now, the quiet rustle of wrapping paper, the soft murmur of checking out customers, and the steady hum of the afternoon traffic outside fill the room-a perfectly normal, peaceful routine to close out the day...

Mia: ok, I'm leaving now (said while closing the shop)

Levi: Come, I will drop u...

Mia: No, it's fine

Levi: It's late.. I will drop u ...

Mia: ok...

Once the shop is locked up and secured, they walk out to the parking lot together... The evening air is crisp, a refreshing contrast to the humid, flower-scented warmth of the shop... Levi unlocks his car, opening the passenger door for Mia with a small, effortless gesture that always makes her smile..

The drive to her home is quiet and comfortable, filled with the soft hum of the radio and the low murmur of them winding down from the day....When the car finally pulls up to the curb outside her house, Levi shifts into the park but leaves the engine idling...

Mia: (Turning in her seat to look at him, her expression soft) Thanks for the ride, Levi...

Levi: (Leaning his elbow on the steering wheel, looking back at her with a gentle smile) Anytime, Mia..

Mia: ok byee, drive safely

Levi: I will bye , good night

Mia: good night...

With a final wave, Mia steps out of the car and walks up the steps to her house. Levi waits at the curb, watching until the door closes behind her... Satisfied that she is safe inside, he finally puts the car in drive and pulls away into the quiet evening...to jone mansion...

To be continued.