It'll Come Naturally

Leena knew that Rain was depressed and this made her worry. She knew she had to try to cheer him up at least a bit. She then handed him one of the glasses she carried. He took this in hand and bowed his head slightly in thanks. No wonder tons of people came to like Leena. She was always so thoughtful and considerate. It just warmed everyone's heart.

Rain took a sip from his glass. "So... Where's Richard? I thought he was with you." "Aah, he's playing with other kids and besides, Kevin's with him so," Leena said with a shrug. "I can take a bit of a break."

She took a sip from her glass and looked where Kevin and Richard were. She smiled at the bright and playful sight. Boys at Richard's age become naughty and playful, and since Kevin wasn't around most of the time, Leena had to entertain and tag along with Richard. She was easily exhausted every time this happened.

Leena found it amusing when the other kids were so stiff around Richard. Maybe it was because his father, Kevin, was wearing his military uniform.

As Leena continued to look at Kevin play with Richard and other children, Rain's eyes were on her. Leena wore a white dress as well and Rain could not help but compare her to a fairy. "You look stunning in that dress, Leena," Rain said with a soft smile. "Really, you do." Leena turned to Rain, surprised at his statement. "Really?" She looked down at her own body and like all women, she sighed. She could never be satisfied with the figure she had. "I think I've gained so much weight though."

"Don't say that!" Rain exclaimed as he started to look at her from head to toe. Rain nodded firmly. "You look perfect."

Leena just looked at Rain and pouted, not buying whatever he had just said to her as she playfully hit him on his shoulder. No matter how skinny women are, they just can't be satisfied with what they are blessed with.

Leena and Rain continued to talk to each other with champagne in their hands and talked about anything under the sun. They shared laughs and smiles, enjoying each other's company.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

At a far corner of the room, there stood a woman that held a wine glass. Her eyes were fixed on Rain and Leena the whole time they talked.

'He still hasn't changed since four years ago. He looks a lot more mature now. And that woman next to him...' She hummed for a brief moment and played with her drink as she spun her glass gently. 'Ah, I remember. She's the woman who embraced him at the entrance of the FX International Group four years ago. She then folded her arms together, but her gaze was soft, yet so bitter. 'So they're still together... Relationship seems to be still good. Turns out I made the right decision to leave him.'

Amidst the conversation, Rain felt something rather strange. He asked Leena, looking uncomfortable as well, "Do you feel as if... someone's been looking at us?" Rain had no problem with someone staring at him but, felt that this gaze was full of longing and, that was enough to get him a bit bothered.

Leena shook her head. "No. Not at all." Rain tried to look around but, his eyes found no one. Leena did the same, bearing the same result.

"Never mind. It might just be my imagination." Rain shook the feeling away and desperately looked for something to shift his attention to.

As if on cue, an energetic young voice started to yell, "Mommy! Mommy!" Rain and Leena saw Richard running towards them. Richard was two years old and was completely taller than anyone else his age. Richard staggered towards his mother, Leena.

"Hey there, little prince." Rain squatted down and greeted Richard. "Come over here." Richard moved towards Rain and eventually, Rain carried him up and held him in his arms. Rain then placed a peck on Richard's cheek which never failed to make Richard giggle. The face of the woman who had her eyes on Leena and Rain grew pale. She felt a sharp pain in her chest. Her hands turned into fists as she saw the sight in front of her.

'They have a child? I-I mean, they hugged each other tightly four years ago.' She bit her lip. 'I shouldn't be surprised that they have a child together...'

Snapping her out from her thoughts was a male's voice that called out her name. "Annie. You've been here the whole time?" Annie's gaze finally shifted away from Leena and Rain and to the voice.

"I've been looking for you." A tall and dapper man dressed up in a tailored suit approached Annie and sighed in relief.

Annie had no sorrow in her eyes when she looked at the man. "Fred, shall we get going?"

"We'll have to wait a bit longer," Fred responded. "Are you worried about Joyce and Huey?" That tall and dapper man dressed up in a tailored suit was none other than Fred Chen. A talented musician and the only son of the Director of People's Procuratorate in T City. Fred Chen had been living overseas and seldom went back hence a few people only got to recognize him. His brokerage firm was one of FX International Group's partners, thus he was invited to the party.

"No. I was just feeling bored," Annie responded. Fred had asked Annie to come attend the party with him. As a good friend, Annie agreed to his request even when a lot of people in the party knew her and she didn't wish to be recognized. Not just that, the man she loved the most was there.

"Just bear with me for a bit longer," Fred Chen said to Annie. "It'll end soon, I promise." Fred Chen searched for Edward as he hadn't greeted him yet. It would be impolite for anyone to leave without greeting the host of the party, after all. "Okay." Annie remained at the corner and hung her head low. "You should go talk to others, too. Don't worry about me too much," Annie said. Fred Chen shook his head and stood by Annie's side. He leaned against the wall behind them. "No. I'd rather be here and keep you company." Fred Chen wasn't the type of person to enjoy these kinds of glamorous parties as he hated social interactions.

Annie glanced at him and asked, "You sure?" Annie didn't want Fred Chen to get distracted because of her.

"Yeah. It's no big deal," he responded. "I only know a few people here." As a musician, Fred Chen was rather melancholic and sentimental.

"Ah! My ball!"

A sharp voice interrupted their conversation. Annie then saw the ball rolling towards her. She raised her head and saw a young boy running towards her.

"Richard, stop running! You might trip!" Annie knew who that voice belonged to. She could never forget how the voice of the man she loved sounded. Her body started to shake, and she could feel her eyes starting to swell. Their eyes finally met and, it was as if, time had stopped.

Rain stood still. He could never forget how Annie looked like. He always made sure to remember her delicate features.

There was never a day wherein Rain didn't imagine that he'd meet Annie again but, he didn't expect it to be something as unexpected as this.

Annie's lips start to tremble. She parted her mouth open but, no voice came out. No matter how much she wanted to say something to Rain, her voice faltered.

It had been four years. With what Annie saw earlier, Rain might have already moved on, while she still harbored the same feelings of love for him that never died.