Serpens arrived home to find Xin waiting for him, pacing back and forth with a mix of anticipation and concern. As soon as he stepped through the door, she rushed to him, wrapping him in a warm hug.Serpens couldn't hide his surprise as Xin took solace in the warmth of his body. He too, instinctively, wrapped his own arms around her and they remained there for a couple of seconds before pulling away."How did the meeting with the kid scientist go?" she asked, pulling back to look into his eyes.Serpens sighed, running a hand through his hair. "It went... well, but also brought more concerns. I'm afraid there's alot going on on this timeline than meet the eye." "What do you mean by that?" Xin inquired, her curiosity piqued."Jeremy showed me a document he found in his brother's room. It turns out his brother is not just working for Jack Brynner, he is a pioneer in one of the deadliest inventions the world has ever known. Xin furrowed a brow, "What is that?""It has to do with what I
The traffic that morning didn't smile at Xin as she made her way to the Brynner's group building in town. Even if she wasn't sure what to expect, she knew she had to at least try.She had stayed up at the computer all night working on her resume. As an expert in computers, she was able to successfully craft out a compelling resume and had been able to create a profile of herself on the internet as a proof of what she claims to be able to do."Please be careful," Serpens had said to her that morning, placing a hand on her cheeks and caressing them gently.They've become closer than they used to be and the past few days have been overwhelming for her. She'd continue to imagine herself as his girlfriend, sharing romantic moments together. Oftentimes, she'd try to shake off the feelings but it seemed as though Serpens was feeling the same way for her too.He'd call her often to check up on her when he's out and would always kiss her forehead before saying goodnight to her."I will," she h
"Good morning. Please, have a seat," Jack said, gesturing to the chair opposite his desk."Good morning, Mr. Brynner. Thank you for seeing me on such short notice," Xin said as she took a seat. She could still hear her heart pound wondering what exactly Mr Brynner was thinking, from the way he kept staring at her."You're Lola Lee, you said," Jack said placing his hand in his chin, still trying to find out what the beautiful lady in front of him was up to."Yes sir, my name is Lola Lee," Xin replied, maintaining her professional demeanor."So, Miss Lee, to what do I owe this your unscheduled appointment?" Jack asked, his own professionalism appearing top-notch before Xin.Even if Jack was kind of a ruthless business man who only thinks about himself and what he stands to gain, Xin couldn't help but admire his professional work and business ethics.From the way the office was neatly arranged, down to the floor coverings, and everything that she saw within the office, she could attest
The excitement in Xin was palpable as she flagged down the first taxi that drove past. She knew Serpens would not just be surprised, but be equally proud of her for having achieved such a feat."Thank you sir," she smiled at the young driver after the taxi pulled up in front of Serpens' apartment. "You're welcome ma'am," the taxi driver replied before driving away.Stepping into the apartment, she found Serpens going through the photo album of his family. There was this feeling of nostalgia that washed over him that he didn't even realize when Xin entered."Thinking about them again?" Xin asked, almost startling Serpens.Oh! You're back," Serpens said, quickly putting the photo album aside and wiping his eyes with hands."You miss her don't you?" Xin asked."Who?" Serpens asked, feigning ignorance."Your sister, Serena. You miss her don't you?""Yes I do. I really do." Serpens replied, tears slowly forming together in his eyes. "I'm afraid... What if I go back to our timeline and I'm
Serpens lay awake all night staring at the ceiling, his mind, a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts. He couldn't deny the fact that Xin had become an integral part of his life in the few weeks they've spent together but in the same way, he couldn't also deny the fact that Rose was still there.He thought of what would happen if he decides to commit to Xin and later go back to his timeline and find out that everything he felt for Rose was still very much intact.His thoughts thereafter drifted to Serena, to inspector Lui, Dr. Sun and all those who had believed in his quest to prevent the world from falling into chaos.Unable to sleep, he decided to go to Serena's room where Xin now slept. He found her sleeping soundly, her breaths gentle and steady. He smiled, admiring how innocent and beautiful she was looking even in her sleep. He noticed she had rolled away from the blanket which she had used earlier, and walked up to her to help her with it. He sat by her side watching her and runni
Xin arrived at the Brynner's holdings that same morning feeling so much excited and full of life looking forward to a very wonderful day ahead. After everything that had happened between her and Serpens that morning, her hopes of getting the SFX-chip and helping Serpens with his mission was renewed.As she stepped into the sleek, high-tech building, she was greeted by the receptionist, who promptly called up to the boss’s office to announce her arrival. Moments later, Rose appeared, her expression a mix of curiosity and suspicion. Since the last time she saw Xin leave her father's office, she had not been able to shake off the feeling of suspicion that had gnawed within her, causing to probe further into who Xin was and why she had come to look for a job in her father's company.“Welcome, miss Lee” she said, extending a hand. “I’m Rose Brynner, Jack's only daughter and Director of Brynner's holdings. I’ll be taking you around and introducing you to everyone.”“Thank you,” Xin replied
Xin followed Rose as she left trying to explain to her what her reason for coming to the company as someone else was, but Rose wasn't ready to listen to her."Please believe me, your father is not who you think he is. I'm sure you've not been part of the company for long. He's planning to wreak havoc in the city. I'm telling you the truth."And why on earth will my father want to destroy an entire city when he's not mad?" Rose snapped at her angrily."I wish I knew, but I really want you to believe me. As I'm talking to you right now the army of dragonic creatures are ready. The reason he hired me was to run a program that could afford him total control of them. He had launched out these creatures before and they were uncontrollable so he had to destroy them all and start a new innovation." Xin explained to the best of their knowledge."That's ridiculous!" Rose fired at her. "My father is a good man and will never do something like this. Brynner's Artificial intelligence Agency is a r
"Are you alright?" Flynn asked Rose, seeing her walk past him, a feeling of disappointment etched on her face.Rose decided to seize the opportunity to ask Flynn what he knew about her father's plans, as she couldn't shake off the feeling of suspicion that came upon her, that Flynn probably knew something about it all."I have something to ask you, Flynn," Rose said, her breath coming out in anger, although she tried to suppress it."What's that?" Flynn asked, his curiosity piqued."Tell me what you know about the robotic dragonic creatures that my father is about to launch," she said, her eyes meeting with Flynn's, demanding an answer from him.Flynn's brow furrowed, "I...I... I don't understand what you're talking about," Flynn stuttered."Don't lie to me, Flynn!" Rose's voice rose with indignation."I am sorry ma'am but your father requested that no one else knows about it. And besides, you're just joining us today." Flynn tried to explain."And you are in support of it. What's goi