Part 1: To change your destiny; Part 2: 4 2 1(For you); Part 3: Second Chances

Part 3: Second chances; Chapter 164: How do you heal broken souls?

Ivy met Ray's gaze as he raised an eyebrow. "You're deviating from our topic, aren't you?" He asked as Ivy laughed heartily for being caught.

"Well, the conclusion was that Nick and I could never be together due to the knot in the past. I do not want him to be thought of as having Jason's leftovers twice for lack of a better phrase." Ivy explained.

"Even if we did happen, a part of us is so intertwined with the past with Jason and Nancy that almost every move reminded me of them. I just can't..." She shrugged.

"I'm not going to lecture you like you do with Ryu the girl charmer, love expert if you want to call him that..." They giggled together.

"Are you still going to keep your marriage promise?" He asked as she nodded a little slow as though she was skeptical but she was trying to determine the direction of Ray's question.

"If you're ever still not sure, perhaps try another kiss when he is released by then." Ray chuckled as Ivy managed a smile. Ivy eased into his embrace.

"I really don't know about this Ray. I don't want anything to change between me and him. What if it's an adverse result? What if as we progress by then it just feels wrong? What if he or I changed by then?" Ivy slowly explained her thoughts.

"If you want an honest answer from me... After all that you have both been through, whatever he puts you through now is just an act. So, take all the time you need. You can start university for a start. Meet someone else like you promised him and you will certainly know the difference by then if anything changes. Stop skipping lessons and burn the midnight oil just to catch up on lessons or else house arrest would bore you to death." Ray urged as Ivy laughed at being caught again.

"Right, classes. We have to focus on that." Ivy mumbled.

"I'm tired. So so tired. I don't think I can manage classes anymore. I'm getting old." She whined sending Ray laughed.

"Yes, you can. You're Ivy! Even I still have to pick back studies on business management. Dad really wants all of us with certified qualifications despite each of our capabilities..." Ray reminded as she rolled her eyes.

"I know I know..." She hugged him to stop him from nagging further.

"Why are you stealing so much time from someone else fiance? Can't you just find someone else? Where are your blind dates?" Ryu complained as he ambushed them both. Ray laughed knowing the bickering was about to start. He held Ivy around him hoping she would not retaliate and just sleep but to no avail.

"Who are you to whine when we help you chase your girlfriend?" Ivy retaliated while scoffing as Ryu sat beside them.

"Oh, oh so that's where you want to go. Then, why don't you quickly study and graduate so that you can be married too and experience what's it like?" Ryu challenged right when Jonathan barged out of the room and headed for them on the balcony with Ivy's comfort plushie which had turned into his.

Ray stood to carry him with open arms noticing Nick had just arrived by an open lift when Peter walked out of his room in time to catch Ivy and Ryu bickering. Even Hazel came downstairs with Joseph in her arms.

"Why is that even your problem? I want to raise a complaint to your fans that you're bullying your sister!" Ivy retaliated loudly.

"Right, go ahead! See who will believe you! They are my fans, not yours! Hmph!" Ryu retaliated as Jonathan thought it was fun and began to join in yelling with them.

Ivy stood and covered Jonathan's mouth before retaliating with Ryu.

"I will now. I kept them at peace. I will make sure they create chaos!" Ivy laughed as Jonathan's muffled voice was comical which ended their bickering as Ryu laughed as well.