Runaway Rich Guys Love Endeavour

Two days passed in a blur.

Ray was all set to leave for his hometown as soon as the clock struck twelve. It was his father's idea to make the couples parting a passionate one. Ray thought it to be a load of crap. According to him, his father had planned this ahead of time.

Just like how Cinderella had to leave the ball- and the prince- before midnight, Ray too had to face the same plight. The old man Liu was being sinister plotting against him in order to exact revenge for all his sufferings these past few years. It was hilarious and irritating at the same time.

When Ye-Jin heard this reasoning she laughed at him and agreed with him. It wasn't too surprising for them. Old man Liu was capable of such childish pranks. Although Ray was free to leave whenever he wished for, he didn't want to keep his father from having fun. He just played along with whatever he asked of him.

Ye-Jin had spent her two days with Ray. Taking care of his necessities and not leaving his side. Ray was happy to have her around him. An idiotic grin had been constantly plastered to his face the whole time. The members had grown nauseous of them and had stayed away.

Two hours before midnight Kai, Timo, Mui and Vic paid a surprise visit to Ray's 'secret' house. It was 'secret' because Ray hadn't told a soul about it. They were pitching ideas to find his whereabouts to send him off and the help came in an unexpected way.

Liu Bo was ecstatic. Her efforts had finally paid off. Her elder brother was coming back home. She wanted to rub this in Ye-Jin's face but had been busy running errands for her father. She didn't know that the old man was intentionally keeping her busy. He knew his daughter the best and she would've straight gone to find trouble with Ye-Jin. And trouble between the sisters-in-law was not a piece of good news for any family.

Liu Bo wasn't stupid. She had an intuition about her father's plans. So when she got to know about the guys planning to find Ray, she lent them a hand.

Liu Bo got along with everyone with the sole exception of Ye-Jin. Thus, the guys were all grateful for her and gladly followed her lead to the 'secret' house.

Ray was stunned to see the guys standing in front of him. He was busy preparing for his departure and had forgotten about them. Seeing him stand in the doorway like a sculpture the guys all frowned displeased. They expected him to at least show a little happiness after seeing them.

Ray: h-how did y-you all find me?

Kai: aren't you happy that we came?

Ray: I...

He wanted to chase them away. How could they be dense and disrupt his last few moments with his girlfriend? His very first woman was waiting for him to finish their dinner.

The majority of the members was a bunch of singles after all. It was no brainer that they didn't understand the intricacies of people in love. It was a real headache and for Kai, at the moment all he could think of was his friend. Ray's chances of return were slim, he wasn't one to be blamed for being insensitive either.

While the guys all stood unmoving and glaring back and forth obviously angered, Liu Bo, who was lingering in the back stepped into the front.

Bo: Why aren't you inviting them in? They're your good friends brother. They want to send you off.

Ray finally figured out the whole thing. His lips turned up in a sinister smile.

Ray: Come on in guys. I am glad you all could visit.

The guys didn't understand Ray's sudden change in demeanour. They brushed it off- calling it 'stress'- and walked in happily. Bo skipped in after them feeling jubilant at her work. Finally, she could rub her victory in Ye-Jin's face.

Ray chuckled darkly and followed them in. His mind was already filled with plans to teach Bo a lesson.

Ye-Jin wasn't surprised when she saw the guys walk in. She had heard 'noises' and had made herself presentable. After all, they had been a little busy when the knock had rudely disturbed their adventures.

Bo: (smiling) you're here Ye-Jin?

Ye-Jin: Where else would I be, Bo? This is after all my boyfriend's house.

Bo stiffened. He anger shot up and she wanted to slap that stupid smirk off Ye-Jin's face.

The guys were oblivious to the sparks flying between the ladies. They casually strode in and sat down around the coffee table.

Kai: long time no see Ye-Jin?

Ye-Jin: (waving at them) Hi guys, how have you all been?

Vic: We are good. Hope we didn't disturb something important?

Vic sounded apologetic looking at the lit candles and untouched food.

Ye-Jin's cheeks flushed a little but she shook her head.

Ray: (meaningfully) that was why I wasn't happy to see you guys.

Mui: Ouch! you are so hateful!

Ray: hmph! I'll see how you will behave in future.

Ray snorted and stood beside Ye-Jin putting an arm casually around her shoulder. If not for these spare-tires they could have been doing some interesting things by now.

Timo: (clueless) the food has turned cold already so you weren't eating it. What were you doing?

Ye-Jin flushed red at the question. She buried her head in Ray's shoulder in embarrassment. Li Bo turned red in fury, she was too close to blow her top. The other guys turned their eyes to the ground mortified. How can Timo ask the obvious? What would a young couple be doing-

Ray: We were arm-wrestling and I was finally going to win!

The words halted everybody's shameless thoughts. Their jaws all dropped to the floor.

Bo: w-what?

They all had the same thought.

Ray: (Sighing) my woman is very strong. She didn't let me win once. Sadly, you ruined my victory!

Ye-Jin: (in a muffled voice) stop it already!

It was embarrassing enough without him needing to elaborate it.

They had been arm-wrestling from past two days and Ray couldn't take it that he lost to his girlfriend. It had hurt his male ego and he wanted to conquer her. He had studied the theory behind arm-wrestling diligently the whole day and had almost won but the knocking had distracted him and sadly he lost- again.

The guys were in disbelief but then they started to laugh. Bo was ready to pull her hairs out- merely out of frustration. Why can't these two behave like normal people and let others live in peace?

***

It was nearing midnight and the members bid a tearful goodbye to Ray before taking their leave.

It was an emotional moment and Ye-Jin was also reduced to tears. She had followed these guys since they debuted and watching them part ways- even for a short while- was akin to going through a heartbreak. As a fan, it was the worst feeling in the world.

The guys all wanted to send him off properly but Ray was supposed to go join his father, alone. They nodded and unwillingly left with defeated shoulders.

Bo was a different scenario. She was brimming with joy.

Bo: I am really happy that you are coming back with us big bro!

If not for Ye-Jin, she would've already broken out into a happy dance.

Ray: (serious) Bo, I need you to do something for me.

Bo: (expectant) yes bro, what is it?

Ray: I want you to stay back and protect your sister-in-law for me? Can you do it?

Ye-Jin: (Shocked) NO!!

It wan not Liu Bo but Ye-Jin who vehemently rejected the idea. Even Bo was surprised by the sudden outburst.

Ray: (cupping Ye-Jin's face) Sweetie I am doing this for your own good!

Ye-Jin: (pleading) Ray you've heard about like poles right?

Ray: (confused) Like poles?

Ye-Jin: (desperate) Like magnets? Like poles always repel each other and we are just like that Ray. Do you want the world to end? Please don't do this!!

Ray: you don't understand love. If I leave you alone without any protection then I'll be too worried to focus on anything.

Bo was irked. How could this woman reject her brother? Was she blind and not trust his wise judgement? She initially wanted to go against him but seeing Ye-Jin acting like an airhead she changed her mind.

Bo: (supportive) Ye-Jin listen to my brother. He's right.

Ye-Jin: (softly) b-but Ray we have so many issues between us-

Bo: (grinding her teeth) I promise that we'll work on them bro. I'll take care of her and be her shadow.

Being immersed in her monologue, Bo missed the conspiratory smile the couple exchanged.

The father and son wanted a reason to let Bo stay back and not involve herself in the family's problems. She was young and had a lot to learn but they knew that her pride would stand in the way. So, they enlisted help from Ye-Jin and she gladly agreed. After all, she could not have unnecessary issues with Bo and this was a great chance to mend their relationship.

With most things settled on his end, Ray set off when the clock struck twelve.

Ye-Jin stood in the doorway for a long time looking at the dark road, her eyes filled with longing.

She was unceremoniously pulled inside the house by Liu Bo- who was ultimately nauseated by the excessive PDA. She now somewhat understood why the guys had stayed away from Kai and Ray before. It was a very painful experience.