My Soulmates are IDOLS Books 2+3 | 18+ [SoulBond Series]

155: happier

"You...You're not mad?" Sieon asked. He stared at her with his wide puppy dog eyes, the large brown orbs glistening with his tears.

"Not really," she told him seriously. Was she a little frustrated at the way they treated her? Maybe, but was she seriously angry? No. There was no reason for her to hate them. They could get through this and she wanted to make this work. Being angry at them would just reduce her chances of finding true happiness with her soulmates. "Could you all get on your feet? Please?"

"Are you sure?" Casper asked, looking hesitant. In fact, they all did. She gave them a pained smile.

"Yes, I'm sure." She told him.

"Not until you say, you forgive us." Hikaru replied and Oliver nodded.

"We're really sorry." Sieon pushed. Ezra remained silent, holding back his sobs as he bit at his lips.

"I'm really not angry. Seriously." She shook her head. "In fact, I'm the one who should have said sorry. I inconvenienced everyone," she let out a pained sigh. She really hated herself for that. "I made a huge mess of the situation and I made everyone-"

They were on their feet at the very next second, crowding around her as they spoke. It seemed the trick to get them to stand was to degrade herself. She bit back a smile as they surrounded her speaking rapidly in an attempt to comfort her. Their shoulders bumping into one another as they struggled to stand closer to her.

So cute.

"It wasn't your fault at all!" Sieon shook his head. "I would have fucked it up worse."

"That's not a good way to put it, but yes, we don't blame you at all." Oliver.

"It's not like you could have done much." Hikaru said quickly. "I mean, you did your best and that's what counts!"

"There's no reason for you to blame yourself for something you had no control of." Casper

"If anything it was my fault." Sieon.

"Blame our damn company for not enforcing better security." Oliver

"They're working on it but if they don't do a better job I'll quit just to protect you." Sieon.

"We'll all quit. We could move to the countryside, we'll take care of you." Casper.

"Guys." She stopped them again and they went silent. Their eyes glued to her face. She snorted smiling at how adorable they were acting. Quitting, moving? Boy-cotting the company? That was a little extreme. "We're even. Okay? I'm sorry. You're sorry." She clapped her hands together. "That's it. It balances out. Deal?" She glanced at them, her eyes meeting theirs as she spoke.

They remained quiet.

"I'm not kidding. I really just want this," she waved her hands as she tried to find the word. "Sadness to end. As I told MinJae, we are all on the same page. We only want the same thing." She nibbled on her lips looking at her hands. "I-I want my soulmates, okay?" She glanced up at them. "So deal?"

Sieon was beaming, happy that she wasn't angry anymore. Hikaru looked pleased, rubbing at his tears as he smiled sweetly at her words. Oliver was giving her a gentle grin and Casper smiled shyly. Her eyes rested on Ezra and her man gave a short nod as he looked away still conflicted and stuck within his own head.

"Ezra." She said, taking his hand. He looked at her then, pursing his lips together as thousands of emotions flickered over his features. There was hope, some confusion, but mostly uncertainty in his face. "It's okay, I forgive you." She told him carefully. Her words seemed to draw him out of his shell as he looked down at his feet, almost embarrassed at his own actions. He shifted his weight, clearing his throat from the wetness of tears.