SETTLEMENT

ONE WEEK LATER

Charlie's House

"It's been one week since you last left the house. You're lucky it's a short holiday," Manny said.

Charlie replied, "And it's been one week you've been here."

"I know," Manny said. "But your boyfriend has been disturbing me. I know you're worried about me and refuse to leave me alone, but I'll be fine."

"Fine, but if you promise to have a talk with Michael, I'll leave," Charlie said.

"I don't know how I'll face him after everything that happened," Charlie admitted.

"You have to, because as far as I know, Michael won't know how to face you either," Manny said.

"I promise I will," Charlie said. "Call Sea too. You guys can have a small meeting between you three."

"I hear you, boss. Now pack your things and leave my house before your boyfriend kills me with another call," Manny joked.

"Don't forget," Charlie said.

"I know," Manny replied.

After Manny left, Charlie sent a message to Sea and Michael, asking them to come to his house later that day to discuss.

LATER THAT DAY

Charlie's House

The three friends sat in silence, looking at each other.

Charlie broke the silence, "I shouldn't have spoken to you in that manner, even if you developed feelings for Michael."

Michael said, "Does it matter when feelings developed?"

"But you don't know who your heart will beat for," Charlie added.

Sea agreed, "Yes, Charlie's right."

Michael apologized for revealing Charlie's secret, and Charlie apologized for not being honest about his relationship with Jake.

Sea apologized for lying about his brother's death to get close to Favor.

THAT SAME DAY

Charles' Apartment

Michael walked to Charles' door and rang the bell.

"Who is that?" Charles asked, opening the door.

"It's me, Michael," he replied.

"You! What are you doing here?" Charles asked, surprised.

"Can I come in, please? I have something to say to you," Michael asked.

"Yeah, sure," Charles said, opening the door wider.

After they settled down on the couch, Michael started, "I came to apologize for playing with your feelings, even if you knew who we were from the beginning."

"No problem, I'm not angry," Charles said.

"Sure?" Michael asked.

"Any other thing?" Charles asked.

"Yeah, there's something else," Michael said.

"What is it?" Charles asked.

"When I said I love you, I meant it. Even if at the beginning I just wanted to...get the business done, I couldn't stop my heart from beating when you're around," Michael explained.

Charles interrupted, "Hey, look at me. It's not your fault because I knew about it, but chose to play along."

"I love you," Michael said.

"I love you too, baby, so much," Charles replied, and they shared a kiss.

"What about Lovely?" Charles asked.

"I've ended the friendship with her completely. She's not going to disturb us again," Michael said.

"So, we're still boyfriends, right?" Charles asked.

"Of course, what do you think?" Michael replied.

"Don't ever think of leaving me," Charles said.

"Of course, baby, let's continue," Michael said, and they continued kissing and cuddling.

THE NEXT DAY

The five Mandala Flower Gang members met at their usual spot when the three mysterious gang members unexpectedly appeared.

Favor asked, "Why are you guys here?"

Charlie replied, "We just want a settlement. We didn't hurt you personally, so we can still be friends."

Jake suggested, "To make the apology more sincere, let's compose an apology message and send it to each other, and call it a truce."

The groups agreed, and Jake asked if anyone had news about his brother, who was being threatened by the Mar-two gang.

TWO DAYS LATER

Favor and Sea's Date

Favor and Sea had dinner at Kara's restaurant.

Sea broke the silence, "I'm sorry."

"For liking me?" Favor asked.

Sea explained, "I felt it was the only way to get closer to you."

Favor said, "I like your gamble."

Sea asked, "Do you regret lying about your brother's death to get into the gang?"

Favor replied, "I don't regret my decision. If I went back in time, I'd still do the same thing, but at least I'd tell them before they found out themselves."

Sea said, "What a gamble."

Favor smiled, "I like that gamble. I like you, Chelsea, and I mean every word I said."

"I like you too," Sea replied.

After saying that, Favor held Sea close and kissed him until she was breathless.

A few minutes later, they received a message about a video call meeting the next night, followed by their last mission.

Here is the continuation of the edited text:

"Did you receive the message?" Sea asked.

"Yeah, video call meeting tomorrow night, the next day is the last mission," Favor replied.

"The mission will be thrilling," Sea said.

"Yes, so back to our topic…." Favor continued, and they ate and talked as they enjoyed their time together.

Here are the couples' shipping names:

Jake + Charlie = Jalie

Favor + Chelsea = Felsea

Charles + Michael = Chamichael

One chapter to go

The heir will be postponed to 12th of March due to upcoming exams it will be posted every Wednesday and Saturday