Side story.

As a matter of fact, Grace does believe in fairies, vampires, witches, werewolves and most of all, Soulmates. she could spend hours of her time debating, proposing to the motion that things like that truly exist and the fact that Maya is head-over-heels for a handsome yet nerdy looking guy just further proves her point.

Maya has a type or more accurately had a type. big strong guys who swears by their black and slick expensive bikes, let's not forget the sport cars. guys who owns sport cars for fun, guys who race sports cars, guys who own racing clubs. those type of guys and now she's all about Mr nerd pants.

Grace was more than surprise she catch her friend drooling over some lecturer. the guy is indeed impressive, lecturing at such a reputable university and at such a young is quite a fit.

the guy has a way of always looking preppy and academically sophisticated even while in the gym. which is where Grace, Trevor and Maya 'did not' sulk him to.

"I think we should kidnap him, torture him for a couple of days that will set him straight" Trevor reasoned.Grace didn't voice it out but she kind of agreed with Trevor.

"does anyone else have an idea that doesn't involve kidnapping?" and this is why Anna should be present in this kind of meetings, she's normally the one with ideas that doesn't involve kidnapping and torturing and shooting and stabbing but sadly Anna had other plans. "I guess that's a No" Maya huffed still staring at her soulmate's surprisingly defined back.

Grace tried her best to think of something, she spent over a decade watching her own soulmate from the sidelines she doesn't want the same to happen to her best friend.

"how about a meet cute" Trevor blurted. the two women stared at him as if he has grown another head.

"what?! it always works in the boring romantic movies I watch in Grace's house"

"Aha!! I knew you were the one that have been breaking and entering into my apartment"

"it's not like you stay there often anyways. you are either at work or your parents house or the Lin's family house beside it's not breaking and entering if you use the spare key I duplicate... without your permission?"

Grace was about to argue some more but Maya was too interested in.... "meet cute? tell me more"

"it is when the hero meets the heroine in an accidental but cute way, that's how the romance start in almost all the romantic movies showing on Grace's TV. it is quite sickening but it works"

Grace didn't know whether to laugh or cry because of Trevor's blatant invasion of her private space but then again Trevor never really does anything to disrespect her boundaries he probably only watches TV before leaving and the Lord knows he needs it to escape his crazy lifestyle even for a minute.

"...I've already met him, heck I've poured coffee on him, seen him half-naked, kissed him, punch him we have even..." Maya continued to rant.

Grace had to think fast Maya's forbidding love is heading their way probably to leave the gym. she panicked and in the midst of her panic, she spined the ranting Maya who was backing her approaching dream guy, pushed her into the arm of said guy and hoped for the best. when Maya realised in whose embrace she had fallen into she shrieked and covered her eyes with her hands like a kid who thinks that closing her eyes will make her invincible. she tried to run but he held her firmly.

" let's go closer so we can eaves.. drop?" Trevor was already way ahead of her "stupid gossiping mafia man" Grace grunted as she joined Trevor who was pretending to lift weight.

"you and your friends are actually quite good at stalking people especially the big guy" with Maya still secured in his arms, he turned to address the to pretend bodybuilders.

Grace who would never shy away from confrontations went defensive "it was actually quite easy"

"besides you should be honoured that we took time out of our busy schedule to stalk you" Trevor stated while nonchalantly picking up dumbbells.

"honored?" the nerd man scoffed "I could call the police"

it was Trevor's turned to scoff "young man I own the police" Trevor looks like a protective dad bullying his daughter suitors. Grace was all too familiar with the scene, she had seen her dad bully Ethan and Lucas on numerous occasions.

"oh okay? the names Daniel. Daniel Zheng"

"I know, Daniel Zheng, 28 years old, 6 ft 1 inch brown hair and eyes, no criminal record, no terminal illnesses, ten fingers and nine toes not counting the boneless pinky toe on your left foot"

Grace Maya and Daniel had their mouths hanging open.

"I- I'm sure that's illegal" Daniel stuttered.

"it is" Trevor replied smugly.

"what do you want from me?"

"I want you to admit that you're in love with my friend. the one in your arms, so I can go back to my other friend's apartment- my show is airing a new episode in 30 minutes. Carmine is about to reveal Tommy's secret and I will not miss the first airing"

Grace felt uninvolved in the conversation so she sat down on a nearby stool to watch the show. Maya did the same by cozying up in Daniel's embrace while these two men discussed.

"you can't just demand something like that what if I don't love her"

"but you do. don't you?" Trevor asked with a smirk.

"that's not the poi.."

"yes or no?"

Grace had to trust Trevor's system but she didn't like it one bit. the situation is too uncertain what if Daniel says no? Maya will be crushed.

"of course I like her, I like her a lot" Daniel answered in defeat.

"aha I knee.."

" if you liked me why were you being so difficult?!" Maya interrupted

"me? difficult? when we met, you poured hot coffee on me, gave me mixed signals, ignored me, kissed me, punched me in the face and ignored me again and somehow I'm the one being difficult?!!"

"ooh.. oh. yeah. my bad" Maya said thoughtfully.

as in saying 'f*ck it all' Daniel pulled Maya into a fierce kiss -the kind that leaves you hot and bothered.

*sigh "so this must be how cupid feels Trevor mused before walking away.

before Grace could call him back he had already entered the car and drove off

'did this idiot forget that he's our ride?'

she looked back to see Maya and Daniel still engaged in their activity.

'let's see how fast, future hubby would come to my aid'