Geoffrey and Kylo seeing and hearing that happen had nothing to say. 

Serena also wanted to leave, not wanting to spend more time with Geoffrey, but before she could, he called her name. Left with no choice, she faced him and asked, "Yes?"

Geoffrey turned to look at Kylo signaling him to leave. Kylo took the hint and went on his way. He really didn't want to stay to just feel bad for his cousin. At the end of the day, he's still just a bystander, and whatever he does to interfere will not lead to a good outcome. So, he rather let them sort things out on their own. 

When Kylo left, Geoffrey smiled at Serena. "I know it's still early, and you said before that you hate horses, but I still wish to invite you to the polo match on the 5th of May. I can guide you through the rules of the game before my match." He asked earnestly.

"uhm… I heard that my brother Leonard is also playing, so I'm sorry because I'll be rooting for his team." She said honestly. 

Geoffrey chuckled. "Okay, I understand. But still, at least before our match, will you cheer for me?"

Serena didn't know how to break it to him, but she must. "Geoffrey, you're a great guy, and I'm flattered that you want to spend more time with me. However, I have to be honest with you. At this point, I'm not looking for romance so…"

Geoffrey shook his head, "I understand. I'm not asking you to reciprocate now, but we can still be friends, right?"

Serena didn't know what to say in response. She already turned him down a couple of times, but it's like he just let her words enter one ear and out on the other. If she tells him that she wants to break the engagement, what would he say or do? Serena wanted to facepalm. Damned if she does, damned if she doesn't.

In the end, she can only nod her head. She wants to get out in the open with Charlton, but she knew that they can't afford it now. At the same time, she felt guilty towards Geoffrey. She can only hope that when the time comes, he won't take it too badly.

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"I heard from Kylo that Geoffrey had him leave to talk to you alone the other day…" Charlton began. He has been waiting for Serena to confide in him, but she hasn't. He tried to stop himself from talking about it, but he couldn't. 

"Are you jealous?" Serena asked as she turned to face him. They were sitting side by side on the couch inside the private music room. The prefinal exam was already next week, and since she did not want to lose to Emily, she asked Charlton to give her some tutorial for biology. 

"Just curious… " he replied, not wanting to admit it. He trusts Serena, but what can he do? He can't just chalk off his insecurity because no matter how one looks at it, he knew that in reality he was the other man. 

Serena giggled as she pinched his nose. She knew he was lying through his teeth. Initially, she did not want to tell Charlton about what Geoffrey said for she was afraid that his second male lead tendencies might rear its ugly head again, but now that he mentioned it, she has no choice as she did not want him to misunderstand her. Thus, she recounted what he told her that time.

Charlton frowned. Serena already said no, but why was Geoffrey being so persistent? Also, why did she not tell him about it immediately?

"You're angry?" she asked, surprised. 

"How could I not be?"

Serena shook her head as she chuckled, "I thought you would start brooding again, that's why I didn't tell you at first."

Charlton sighed. "Although I still feel guilty towards Geoffrey, I already made up my mind to be with you. I wouldn't be here if that were not the case. Besides, I vow to make it up to him in the future. So please Serena, don't hide things like this from me again."

Serena nodded her head and smiled. "I promise.". Then, she moved to loop her arms around his left and leaned her head on his shoulder. "I'm also sorry for not telling you right away." 

Charlton knew that he could not stay angry at her for long. Using his right hand, he affectionally stroked her hair. "It's alright, I'm also at fault for leaving that kind of impression on you..." then he chortled, "by the way, I heard that you're only cheering for my team because of Leonard?" 

She raised her head and their eyes met. Wanting to please him she replied saying, "Of course not, I want to cheer for my boyfriend, but sadly I can't do that…" 

Charlton chuckled. Feeling the atmosphere just right, He leaned towards her and whispered on her ear, "How about I make you scream my name now? Loud enough so that I can still hear it ringing in my ears by then?"

Taken by off guard, Serena couldn't help but blush with the innuendo, more so when she felt him grab her hand and place it on his throbbing erection. But, then again, she really liked this more aggressive side of him. So, when she recovered, she smirked as she gripped his manhood through his pants.

"I think that sounds like a plan." 

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 With everyone busy preparing for the prefinal exams, the week just passed by like that. By Sunday, Serena received an outcome report from Edward regarding the performance of 'we are the world'. He told her that the outcome was better than expected. The censures did not even dare criticize seeing the signatures on the cover. As of writing, they have already garnered 500 grand in sales and he expects more as every batch they produce always gets sold out in the market. He also apologized for not being able to meet with her and Charlton with how busy things have been because of the new song. However, if they are free by next weekend, he can meet with them then. 

Serena sent him a reply thanking him for the report. She also stated that she and Charlton were free for the weekend and she looks forward to their meeting. 

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TBC