Chapter 2. Hot News

"Hey," Cedric's call broke my reverie. My favorite spot in the house was the swimming pool. A gazebo was built around it, a place to unwind or like now, to sit bathed in the soft light from the garden lamps. Don't forget a cup of Americano and my favorite cheesecake.

I didn't need to respond to his call because my annoying brother was already sitting beside me, grinning widely. "Give me back the bike, Sis."

Cedric and all his wants. "No way. You gave it to me. Once something is given, you can't ask for it back, Cedric."

"It was so hard for me to get it." Cedric's voice was full of complaint. He was begging. Of course, I wasn't fooled. I waved my hand to signal that I didn't want any intervention regarding the classic bike that I secretly admired.

"More than that, huh."

I knew Cedric coming to me wasn't just about the bike.

"He got James Andrew William’s