The rain returned.
It was as though the sky itself refused to let the city forget the storm brewing within the Wongravee family.
Sky stood alone on the rooftop of the Mechanical Engineering building, his hands resting on the cold metal railing.
The cool wind brushed against his face, but it did nothing to quiet the thoughts racing through his mind.
His father’s words echoed relentlessly.
“I’ll find another way.”
Sky knew his father never made empty threats.
If he couldn’t force the marriage with Prim, he would simply choose another way to control him.
A life without freedom.
A future without choice.
That was the cage waiting for him.
“President?”
Sky turned around.
It was Tay.
His older brother walked toward him, carrying two cups of coffee.
“I thought I’d find you here.”
Sky accepted the coffee with a faint nod.
“You shouldn’t be here.”
“I heard what happened.”
Sky remained silent.
After a moment, Tay spoke again.
“I’m sorry.”
Sky looked at him in confusion.
“For what?”
“For leaving you to face Father alone.”
Sky shook his head.
“You chose your happiness.”
“I don’t blame you.”
Tay smiled sadly.
“You’ve always been like this.”
“Always protecting me… even when you’re the one hurting.”
The brothers stood together in silence, watching the rain fall over GMM University.
Finally, Tay broke the silence.
“There might be… one way.”
Sky looked at him.
“What way?”
“If Father believes you’re already married…”
“…he can’t force another engagement.” Find the original chapter at g.com.
Sky frowned.
“You mean…”
“A fake marriage.”
The words hung heavily between them.
Sky immediately rejected the idea.
“That’s ridiculous.”
“I know.”
“But Father only cares about appearances.”
“If he believes it’s real, he’ll have no reason to arrange another marriage.”
Sky stared at the rain.
It sounded impossible.
Yet…
It was the only plan that gave him a chance to escape.
“But who would agree to something like that?” he asked quietly.
Tay hesitated.
“There is… someone.”
That evening…
New’s apartment was filled with the aroma of homemade curry.
Ching Ching laughed happily as Noah chased a toy mouse across the living room.
Nani smiled while setting the table.
Just then, the doorbell rang.
“I’ll get it,” New said.
When he opened the door, he wasn’t surprised.
“Tay.”
Behind him stood Sky.
Nani’s eyes widened.
“President Sky?”
Sky gave a small nod.
“Good evening.”
The atmosphere inside the apartment became unusually quiet.
After everyone sat down, Tay finally explained everything.
“Our father wants to force Sky into another arranged marriage.”
Nani listened carefully.
“We’ve thought of one way to stop him.”
Sky lowered his gaze.
“It sounds unreasonable.”
“But…”
“I need someone to pretend to be my partner.”
The room fell silent. Get faster updates on g.com.
Nani blinked.
“You mean…”
“A fake relationship?”
Sky nodded.
“It would only be temporary.”
“I’ll make sure it doesn’t affect your future.”
“You can refuse.”
“I’ll understand.”
Nani looked at the man sitting across from him.
For the first time, Sky’s cold expression was gone.
Instead…
He looked exhausted.
Like someone who had spent his whole life carrying burdens that weren’t his own.
Nani’s heart softened.
But…
This wasn’t a small favor.
It was a lie that could change both of their lives.
He gently lowered his eyes.
“I’m…”
“…sorry.”
“I can’t.”
Sky wasn’t surprised.
He gave a faint smile.
“I understand.”
He stood up and bowed politely.
“Thank you for listening.”
As Sky and Tay left the apartment, silence settled over the room.
Nani watched the door close.
For some reason…
Seeing the usually strong Student President walk away with such loneliness in his eyes made his heart ache.
Beside him, Noah let out a quiet meow, as if he, too, wished things had turned out differently.
Outside, Sky looked up at the rain-filled sky.
Perhaps…
Freedom was something he would never have.
Little did he know, fate wasn’t finished writing his story.
Soon, a single decision from Nani’s older brother would change everything.