Chapter 49 Kelly's POV 55 vouchers 99 The morning was calm and bright . I was arranging some bouquets when the door chime created a soft noise and someone entered the shop . I prepared a sweet smile and was about to greet our first customer for the day when I realized who it was . Wearing a black tshirt , faded jeans , black rubber shoes and an exposed necklace with a thick chain and anchor as the pendant , Klay entered with a straight face . He was already walking towards my way . He looked so handsome in his casual attire . I even saw a woman enter the shop after him , looking at him shamelessly , pretending to be interested in flowers . I felt awkward around him because of our argument but I gave him a welcoming smile , " Good morning . Are you looking for a particular flower ? " He stopped a meter away from me and roamed his eyes around . My lips parted as I realized he's too tall and the level of my eyesight just reached his neck . " What flower symbolizes a sincere apology ? " An apology ? He must've upset Emily and he's trying to coax her . I can just give him a flower I smiled again , " The perfect flower for that is white roses . " He nodded . " Can you personally arrange it for me ? " " Yeah , sure ." I started picking the white roses while he was watching me . I couldn't help but to feel anxious because he's not taking his eyes off of me . He was watching me intently as if he's thinking about something and I have the answer . After arranging the bouquet , I handed it to him . He accepted it while looking straight into my eyes and after a few seconds , he handed it back to me . My lips parted in shock as I stared back into his eyes . I'm sorry ," he whispered just enough for me to hear . " H - Huh ? " " I'm sorry for raising my voice . I'm sorry for trying to control your life . I'm sorry for making you feel suffocated . I never intended to hurt you , Kelly . It was just ... I don't know how to deal with our situation . I was wrong , Can you still forgive me ? " The sincerity in his eyes was too obvious . He was looking at me with regrets and I care . Who am I to reject his apology ? He was just trying to protect me and I understand that part . He was worried and has the right because he's my step brother and I was kidnapped twice . It's natural for him to be so uptight for my sake , 1/3 14:45 Wed , Sep 3 Chapter 49 " I said something unforgivable too . Can you forgive me ? " I asked back . 55 vouchers 99 To my shock , he gave me a smile . A sincere smile that was very rare to see . When was the last time I saw him smile like this ? I don't know but seeing his smile now , I felt bad because I was wrong about him again . He's not a monster . He's still a human who was badly hurt that he tried to protect his heart by acting so cold and ruthless . Inside his dangerous mask was the person I learned to trust before . " I guess this is the start ? " He said and slowly tucked my hair behind my ear . My smile slowly faded as I felt my heart skip a beat . What is this ? " You can tell me everything you don't like . I will try to change myself so we won't argue anymore . It was scary , Kelly . I don't want us to fight like that again ." I swallowed hard and chewed my bottom lip . I accepted the bouquet and looked him in the eyes and once again , my heart skipped a beat . What's happening to me ? Am I really attracted to my stepbrother ? Klay wet his lips and moved a little closer as he roamed his eyes around . " How's your business going ? " That made me smile again . I hugged the bouquet he gave me and looked around . " Well , the flower shop is doing great . We've been receiving a lot of customers and I'm enjoying arranging flowers . " He chuckled and nodded as he looked at my face again . " I'm glad you're happy with what you're doing . " " How about you ? The company ? " He shrugged his shoulders and took one rose from my bouquet and gently put it between my hair and ear . My lips parted because of what he did . I stared at his face . I could only see the sincerity in his eyes . " I have a charity gala to attend . Would you mind coming with me and be my date ? " A charity gala ? I chuckled thinking that the event was too uncommon for him to attend . He looked at me with a creased forehead . I shook my head . " I'm sorry it's just ... I didn't know someone like you would be interested in some charity gala . It's too ... uncommon . " He stared at my face and my smile slowly faded . I felt like I offended him so I immediately stood straight and looked away . " I'm sorry . I shouldn't have ... said that ." He sighed and touched my chin . He made me look at him again and stared into my eyes . " I said you were the only blooming flower in my paradise and I intend to keep you blooming like that by giving myself a chance in life , Kelly . If you can bloom beautifully even in darkness , I want to be the sun to give you light . I want to equal you and be deserving of your trust and forgiveness . " " Klay ... " " I've been living in darkness , Kelly . I've been trying to find hope to live and then I realize I have you . I want to be a better person so you can finally fully trust me . I don't wanna put you in danger again just because I'm 2/3 14:45 Wed , Sep 3 Chapter 49 55 vouchers 99 reckless and self - centered ... ' I was lost for words . I couldn't utter a single word while he was looking straight into my eyes . The emotions in his dark eyes were drowning me . I never imagined him saying those words to me but he is . I couldn't help but think about his confession to me . His feelings I failed to notice before . " I was in the dark during the past few days you're angry with me and I wanna free myself from that darkness . Give me another chance to prove to you that you can trust me . I will never waste that chance ever again ," he added . His words have reached my soul . His sincerity has touched my heart . He's my step brother and he's been doing everything to protect me . I just want my freedom and he gave it to me . So there's no reason to refuse his apology . I smiled at him , " I want to shop for the dress I'm going to wear at that charity gala . Are you free later ? " 3/3 AD Comment Send gift Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!