Way Back To You
The Price That Should Be Paid

Jhon outrageous, Hanna swears in him. After tracing the origin of a number of video clips circulating, he finally found out if the social media account of Jhon is the one who broadcasts live on the sidelines of his capture. Hanna was not out of thought, how could it cross Jhon's mind, in the midst of everyone's impetus to do live? Why is he so stupid? Who is he trying to drop now, Gita or Liam –or both?

Speaking of Liam..

Hanna opened the room door, circled her gaze and found Liam in the kitchen. He stood his back to Hanna and was filling the water in a container. But it was very clear that Liam's mind wasn't there because the container had overflowed even since Hanna came out of the room.

Without needing to ask, Hanna knew what Liam was thinking. She must be riled up by the explosive news of their relationship especially Hanna's pregnancy. He is also definitely confused by all the demands and consequences of the contract he has signed. Hanna had never seen Liam like this, not until now.

“The water is overflowing.” Hanna turned the faucet.

Liam flinched, yet a second later he hugged Hanna very tightly, as if he had not seen Hanna for a long time. Her two burly hands locked Hanna in her arms until Hanna felt a little claustrophobic. “You okay?” whisper Hanna.

“What do you mean?” Liam took off his embrace from Hanna. “I should have asked you that.”

“I'm fine. “ Hanna widens both hands, shrugging as if to ask Liam to see it for himself if he's okay. “Sorry for making you panic last night. I was indeed a bit of a shock and the rancid smell of blood made me really nauseous. I'm sorry.”

Can you stop apologizing Hanna? If you continue like this, I will feel even more guilty towards you. An apology from your mouth is like a knife stuck in my chest, the more you say it, the deeper the knife sticks and inclines a hole there. That's proof that I can't be the man you deserve.

“I already know about the live broadcast conducted by Jhon. He's a little crazy, but I'm not sure why he did it either.”

“What's more.” Liam flipped pancakes for their breakfast. “He still loves you, maybe he did it on purpose out of revenge. Who knows?”

“Then how?”

Hanna wrapped her hands around Liam's waist. He stuck his head and buried it in Liam's dashing back. Liam clasped Hanna's hand because he knew what the question meant.

“You don't have to think about my problems. I'll find a way to deal with everything.”

“How about compensation.”

“I'll fulfill it.” Liam flipped his body and smiled as he stroked Hanna's face. “And maybe after that I will go bankrupt, so...can you put me in your house? I'm not too difficult to treat. Just feed me three meals a day, then I will obey you.”

Hanna chuckled as Liam likened himself to a puppy. He looked at Liam, then nodded. “Alright, my little dog. I'll take care of you.”

Liam was stunned, realizing that this was their first moment of closeness since they had fought a few weeks ago. Liam takes Hanna into his arms, silently turns off the stove and lifts Hanna up on the dining table.

“What do you do?” hanna's face reddened as Liam looked up, looking at Hanna fixedly.

“Have you really forgiven me?”

Jesus, Hanna hasn't told Liam that she forgave him. All this time she must have thought Hanna hadn't apologized to her and Liam must have been very depressed.

“Can't you see if I've forgiven you?” said Hanna softly. He put his hand on Liam's neck.

“Where might I allow you to stay home if I haven't forgiven you? You should know if all the words are out of here.” she stroked Liam's lips gently “. If you persuade me and say an apology, then I will forgive you, just like that. If you hurt me, then I will be heartbroken instantly, just like that. So..” Hanna softly kissed Liam's lips “.from now on don't ever hurt and disappoint me again. We spend too much time joking about feelings and also doubting each other.”

Liam's jaw tightened as he clenched Hanna's lips full and very soft. One of her hands gripped Hanna's hair while the other held the woman's neck. Liam missed this moment. Hanna's warmth can make him forget for a moment what became his struggle.

Gently and carefully, Liam pushed Hanna's body and laid her down on the table –after she got rid of the things on it. He removed his lips, then looked at Hanna once more. “You are so beautiful, Han. And I love you.” After saying it, Liam again showered Hanna's lips with a hot kiss to make their bodies both stung by an intoxicating sensation.

But suddenly Hanna pushed Liam with a still stingy breath. “I don't think it's a good idea if we do it now.”

“Why?” Liam again showered Hanna's face with brief kisses.

“I'm hungry.” Hanna hid her face in shame.

However he would not be hypocritical in front of Liam. He was hungry, although his mind also felt a different hunger. Hearing that Liam could not help but laugh. He sat Hanna down and hugged the woman warmly.

“I forgot to eat because I really missed you.”

Liam again landed a short kiss on Hanna's lips before holding Hanna down from the dinner table. He pulled out a chair and let Hanna sit down, then served the food he made.

“It's kinda cold.” he laughs. “You want me to heat it up for a minute?”

Hanna shakes. He was so hungry that it was no longer possible for him to wait for the food to be heated in the microwave. “No need Liam, I want to eat.”

*

“We need to meet Liam.”

“How can he not appear in the middle of a meeting like this?”

“This issue is very important, why don't you bring your artist here?”

“Are we all jokes? Bring him here now!”

“We must discuss the issue of this penalty.”

“How will our cooperation continue?”

“He is still a trending topic, our shares plummeted.”

Noah's headache was really on the verge. He only realized how passionate these people were when someone they paid did something they didn't want. Noah only realized that if the humans in this meeting room did not have sympathy and empathy, they were only concerned with their benefits.

If he could disappear from this meeting room just by snapping his finger, he would. But now it felt like he was sitting in a sick chair, blocked by people in suits with bursts of painful words from their mouths.

Do these people not realize that Liam has made more money for them than the amount of loss due to this plummeting stock? As Liam works like a horse to produce more coffers for them, do they offer anything fun to Liam? The money from the contract was not worth the hard work and sacrifice of him and their team all along. Is this the price Liam has to pay for loving a woman of his own choice? Doesn't he deserve to be happy?

“I know this situation is precarious.” Noah finally stood up, choosing against his heart about the fucking people in this meeting room. “..I have also tried to contact Liam and will notify you as soon as possible.”