Chapter 124: A Painful Confession

"Why? Are you jealous?" Tomi challenged. His voice sounded sharp, cutting through the silence.

I did not know whether my hearing was at fault or if the atmosphere there was indeed tense. Although they appeared calm, I could feel the strong emphasis in every sentence spoken by both Kenn and Tomi.

Kenn only gave a crooked smile. He leaned back on the sofa casually, crossing his ankle over his knee. His attitude was so relaxed, as if he was not affected in the slightest by Tomi’s question that tried to turn the situation around.

"All right, Kenn. To be honest, up until this moment I still like Frel. Not just like her, I love her," Tomi continued.

Spontaneously, my eyes widened. I shook my head, unable to believe what I had just heard.

"After I was caught red-handed, Frel immediately decided to end our relationship. I had already begged her, asking for a first and last chance, but you know Frel’s character. Once she says no, it will be no forever."

I stared blankly at Tomi’s back. Sadness and confusion mixed together as I heard that truth come directly from his lips. For a moment, I felt like the worst girl in the world.

"So, when you were drunk in the middle of the night and shouted in front of my room, was that related to this incident?" Kenn asked.

"Yes. We broke up in the afternoon, and that night I suddenly felt stressed. That night, I was truly pathetic." Tomi ran his hand through his hair in frustration, making me wince as I looked at him. "At first, I only intended to fool around with Frel. Stupidly, I only realized that I loved her after our relationship had ended."

"And then?"

"That’s how it was. In the end, I could only accept Frel’s offer that we remain friends," Tomi concluded.

"All this time, you’ve been changing girlfriends just to make her jealous, haven’t you?"

Tomi turned quickly, then let out a bitter chuckle. "Yes, but unfortunately, I have never once seen a jealous expression on her face. She truly considers me nothing more than a friend, Kenn."

My throat tightened. I should not have been here. I should not have heard this heart-wrenching confession. I felt like I had failed to be a good friend to Tomi. All this time, I had tried to act normally so he would not feel awkward. I wanted us to maintain a good relationship, but only as friends. Nothing more.

"Do you still hope for her even now?" Kenn asked again.

"At first, I kept trying to win her heart. But when I realized there was another guy who had occupied that space, I chose to step back. I felt relieved after finding out who that guy was." Tomi fell silent for a moment. "You’re right, Frel is different from other girls. She’s strong, funny, and always able to make me laugh. Sometimes silly and adorable, but she’s also stubborn enough to beat the hardness of stone." Tomi laughed again.

I wiped away the tears that had begun to fall on my cheeks. Please, Tomi, stop. Don’t continue. I know that laughter is only a mask to cover the wounds in his heart.

"I know you love Frel. I’ve suspected it since the first time I saw you two arguing. The Kenn I used to know was a very cold, indifferent guy who rarely smiled. But your attitude changes drastically when you’re facing Frel," Tomi said as he reached for the glass on the table.

My mind was completely in chaos now. I could not describe my own feelings.

"I don’t know whether you realize it or not. It seems that from the beginning you deliberately wanted to get involved with her. You always respond to Frel’s emotions. I see you really enjoying the moments when you succeed in provoking her anger. Even your expression when you found out that Frel fainted was enough to prove how you truly feel. Right?"

Oh God, where is this conversation heading?

Kenn folded his arms across his chest, still in the same position. He only gave a crooked smile at Tomi without denying a single word.

Tomi let out a long sigh. "If you want to be honest with Frel, it’s not too late, Kenn. I believe you can take care of her. As for Kevan, I’m sure that unstable girl is just admiring him. Ever since before, when she likes a guy, she never thinks twice." Tomi laughed lightly while shaking his head.

I bit my lower lip. It wouldn’t be that easy, Tomi. If Kenn really has the same feelings for me, this problem will only become more complicated.

"I heard that a few days ago someone was looking for a girl named Sasha?" Kenn suddenly asked.

Sasha? Isn’t she Tomi’s ex-girlfriend?

"Damn it! Were you spying on me?" Tomi grabbed a sofa pillow and threw it roughly at Kenn. Unfortunately, Kenn managed to block it easily.

"You idiot. You were looking for information, yet you used my subordinates," Kenn retorted as he threw the pillow back right at Tomi’s face.

"Good grief, you’re so stingy, Kenn. Instead of asking Uncle Agus for help and ending up being interrogated by Mom, it’s better for me to use your subordinates’ services."

Kenn grinned. "Why? Are you trying to forget Frel?"

"All right, I give up. Of all my exes who were sincere besides Frel, I think only Sasha was. I just want to make sure whether those feelings are still there. Besides, in terms of beauty, I guarantee one thousand percent that Sasha is far superior to Frel." Tomi burst out laughing.

That was completely outrageous! How could he mock me like that in front of Kenn?

It’s true that Sasha is very beautiful, but he didn’t have to say it so bluntly. Still, in my heart, I hoped Tomi could get back together with Sasha. Sasha is a good person.

I gave a faint smile as I imagined them getting back together.

"Tomi, aren’t you afraid she might hear it?"

I jolted. A sense of unease rushed through my mind.

"Who? Frel?" Tomi asked. Kenn only shrugged indifferently. "Impossible, she’s not here."

"Are you sure? What if she really is here?" Kenn suddenly looked toward my hiding place.

I was startled and immediately turned away, clutching my chest that was pounding rapidly.

Could it be that Kenn had realized my presence since earlier?

This is bad!

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