Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman

"Be careful? What do you think Ronald will do to me? Bully me? I'm no longer the girl that I used to be. Yes, I was easily bullied in the past, but it was at that time that Ronald became my good friend,'

said Jean and laughed.

"I meant that he doesn't treat you as a friend. It's way more than that,"

Maranda muttered.

"Maranda, no matter how he treats me, or how he feels about me, I am married. Is Zed not good enough for me? Should I get rid of him?"

Jean thought that Maranda was worrying for nothing. But Maranda said, "No, that is not what I meant!" Maranda panicked and looked up to Jean. She didn't know what to say.

"Fine, I was joking! I know that you didn't mean it like that, but I can't listen to you right now. Ronald is just a friend and nothing more. Even if you don't trust me, you should at least trust Zed's charm. You know, I'm so attracted toward my husband." Jean blinked as soon as she finished talking.

Maranda sighed and said, "Of course I know your good relationship with Zed. That is why I'm telling you this. Men are cruel and mean, and Zed would be furious if he finds out that Ronald has feelings for you. So, if you ever meet Ronald, I suggest that you should take Zed with you! Or I'm afraid that you guys will have to go through the same thing as I and Ron did."

"If things turn out the way that you said they would, then Zed should've been really jealous of Moore when he was living with us." Jean felt absurd after she heard what Maranda said.

"What? Moore lives with you? In your house?" Maranda was shocked when she heard that Moore was living with Jean and Zed.

"Yes! He lives in my house. If you don't believe me, then you can come to my house later and meet him," said Jean as she nodded at Maranda.

Maranda looked at Jean and said after a little while, "I'm really confused right now! What is going on with you guys? Forget it! Just forget what I said earlier."

"Zed is not as mean as you think he is and he doesn't get jealous easily," said Jean as she seemed to be showing off.

She thought, 'Zed was very angry when he found out that I was somehow related to Ethan before.

But now, he doesn't seem to be bothered by Moore.

Or, is it because I got to know Moore because of the car accident and Zed felt pity for him?

This doesn't make any sense!

Whatever! I shouldn't over-think.

I can't be led astray by Maranda.'

"Oh, right! I have more shocking news for you!" Jean said mysteriously. "Last time our talk over the phone was suddenly ended because my phone was taken away by Zed, so you didn't know clearly that Moore has a girlfriend, right? His girlfriend is an international superstar, Vikki!"

"What?" Maranda was shocked and she looked at Jean surprisingly.

Jean nodded at Maranda and smiled excitedly.

She always got happy whenever Maranda was surprised.

"Yes, Moore is now accompanying Vikki, who is filming the commercials," said Jean proudly as she sipped her orange juice.

If she told Maranda that she was the one behind all this, she wondered how surprised would Maranda be.

"I think that someone as handsome as Moore, deserves Vikki," Maranda said enviously.

"Really?" Jean was excited as soon as she heard what Maranda said.

"Yeah! Honestly, why are all men around you so handsome? Zed is your husband so we won't talk about him. Ethan, Moore and now Ronald! They are all good-looking and stylish. That's just amazing!"

said Maranda. She seemed as some young girl in love.

"Come on! How is every man around you not amazing? Is Ron not good-looking? And what about Calvin? And..."

Jean paused and looked at Maranda curiously.

"Who? Why can't I recall anyone else?" Maranda asked in confusion.

"John! Of course! How can you forget him?" Jean widened her eyes as she mentioned John. She looked at Maranda suspiciously.

Maranda paused at what Jean said. She was embarrassed so she said awkwardly, "It's not that I forgot him, it's just that shouldn't he be listed in your list of guys?"

"My list?" Jean laughed. "Talking about relationship, aren't you closer to him than me?"

Maranda blushed as she said, "Bullshit! I once liked him but it was a long time ago!"

"Okay, you don't have to explain! I just wanted to tell you that the men around you are not as bad as you think. So don't get jealous!" said Jean with a smile.

"Who is jealous?" Maranda denied whatever Jean said. "Both, Zed and Ron, are amazing, Right?"

"It's good that you think that," said Jean. She didn't mind Maranda comparing Zed to Ron. She then continued, "Do you want to go on a walk?"

"No, Ron is in USA for some business deal. I was bored so I decided to hang out alone,"

said Maranda as she shook her head.

"USA? Why didn't you go with him?" Jean asked as she raised her eyebrows. She never thought that Maranda could ever get bored.

"I wanted to! But he went there because of his business deal and his schedule is quite tight. I was afraid that I'll only cause him trouble. Besides, if this goes as he has hoped then we'll be planning our wedding. We have already decided the day. It'll be the 20th of next month. You and Zed have to be there!"

said Maranda as she looked at Jean.

"Congratulations on deciding the date." Jean was excited. She continued, "Zed and I will attend it..."

Jean suddenly paused and looked at Maranda.

"What? Don't tell me that you can't make it! That's not okay! I won't let that happen!" exclaimed Maranda as she read the expression on Jean's face.

"Zed and I have to go to the Imperial Capital next month, I don't know if we can come back in time," Jean sighed helplessly and looked at Maranda. "If we make it back in time, we will definitely be there. I'll try my best!"

"What am I supposed to do with what you said?" Maranda had tears in her eyes as she continued, "I don't have many friends and it was not easy for me to get to know you. Now you can't even make it to my wedding?" "Calm down! It is not confirmed yet, is it? I'll ask Zed when he gets home and we'll see if we can decide the date." Jean walked up to Maranda and comforted her.

"Jean, you have to be at my wedding!" Maranda grabbed Jean by her hand and begged. "If you don't make it to my wedding then it'll be ruined. I'll have regret in my life. I don't think you'll let me down, right?"