The Gardenia Story's

Episode 15 Secret Talk

EPISODE 15 SECRET TALK

“How do you know how to concoct drugs with such amazing properties?” Ivan's question left Zhuzu speechless for a moment. But soon he answered Ivan's question with a new one. “Do you know about ‘Pandora Corporation’?”

“Pandora Corporation? The famous pharmaceutical company?” Answer Delvin. “What is your relationship with them?” Connect Ivan. Zhuzu seemed a little hesitant to speak, but he still answered the questions of his two good friends.

“I am the third son of the previous owner of Pandora Corporation.” Zhuzu replied with a contrived casual tone. Actually he was a little uncomfortable to dismantle his identity that he had been hiding all this time.

“Hah?! You're kidding, right?” Ivan exclaimed with an expression of disbelief. “For what did I lie to you? I know that you will ask me about it someday, so at least I have prepared myself.” Reply Zhuzu.

“You've always said that you're just an ordinary person who happens to meet a kind teacher who wants to teach you how to concoct drugs. Is it all just an excuse to cover your identity?” Ask Delvin. Zhuzu who heard it commented a smile full of irony on his face.

“You already know that, don't you? I bet you won't believe what I say. You are not people who can be fooled easily.” Answer her. Ivan who had thought of something decided to voice the question he had in his mind.

“If the former leader of Pandora Corporation is your parents, then the current leader is your brother?” Ivan voiced his thoughts. “Ya.” Zhuzu answered her with a flat expression as usual.

Having received a slightly uncomfortable response from Zhuzu, Ivan decided not to bring up his brother. ‘Did I say something wrong? Are their fraternal relations not harmoniously established? Like her I should avoid any talk involving her family.’ Inner Ivan.

After the grueling talk, they decided to talk about something else that was more fun to discuss.

They were dissolved in their conversation, so they did not realize that Arora who from the beginning could not sleep, had heard everything.

And as if to break the awkwardness that occurred, Fimela woke up from her slumber.

“Hoaam. Senior, how long have I been asleep?” Fimela asked with her innocent face that looked still sleepy. Ivan who saw Fimela still in a semi-conscious state, suddenly got the urge to work on her.

“You've fallen asleep greetings 4 hours.” Answer Ivan. Fimela who heard the answer still looks calm, maybe because she is still in a semi-conscious state. “4 hours? Did Arora and Chemira leave me alone here?” Ask her again.

Ivan little did not expect that his response would be like that. But he decided to keep working on it. “How about yes? What are you gonna do?” Reply Ivan. Delvin and Zhuzu decided to become spectators and not interfere with Ivan's pleasures.

“Again , you're not alone here. I'm here to look after and keep you company until you wake up.” Ivan continued his sentence as he slowly approached towards Fimela. “You took care of me?” Fimela asked as she rubbed her eyes. “But I don't know you.” Follow Fimela again with her innocence.

“Pfft.” Delvin and Zhuzu could not help but laugh at Ivan. Ivan only returned it with a piercing glare. That gaze was enough to make the two of them return to silence and act as invisible astral beings.

Then before long, Fimela began to shed tears. “Why is everyone lying to me? Why did they say I wouldn't have any friends? Why do they always say I'm useless? What's my fault?” Fimela spoke bitterly while shedding tears.

Ivan who saw that, immediately felt guilty. “Eh? I didn't say you were useless. Did I speak wrong? I'm sorry. Don't cry anymore.” Ivan said as he calmed Fimela down. “It looks like his consciousness is still not fully accumulated. In other words, he was still in his dream. Looks like he's a nightmare.” Delvin decided to interfere.

“I think he's been traumatized by something. We can't talk carelessly at a time like this.” Said Zhuzu who also interfered. “So this is my fault?” Ivan asked with a puzzled expression. “Ya, it's your fault.” Delvin and Zhuzu answered in unison.

Ivan looked down with a grim face filled with guilt. “So I have to how now?” Ivan asked in a desperate tone. “Maybe you can persuade her with something?” Answer Delvin. Ivan thought for a moment, then he reached into his pocket to pick something up.

“You want candy?” Ask Ivan. ‘Hah? The candy? That's right.’ Inner Delvin me, look at Ivan's ridiculous behavior. Hearing Ivan's question, Fimela raised her head. “Hah? Who are you?” Ask Fimela who is still accompanied by the sound of sobs. “My name is Ivan, your senior.” Ivan replied with a friendly smile on his face.

Fimela gave no response, she just fell silent there without a word. “Just calm down, I promise not to hurt you. You can trust me.” Ivan continued with a glare of eyes that implied sincerity to his words. ‘What is it working for?’ Delvin's mind is still not convinced by what he sees.

Fimela looked at the candy in Ivan's hand. “I want ice cream.” Fimela answered with a gentle look like a child asking to buy something. Delvin and Zhuzu did not expect that ‘trik’ Ivan would succeed. ‘The response is really like a child.’ Inner Zhuzu.

“Alright, let's get ice cream.” Ivan said as he extended his hand. “Hm? I can't accept a stranger's helping hand.” Fimela answered for the umpteenth time with excess innocence. Ivan who heard that could only smile wryly. “Alright, it's okay. Come with me, what kind of ice cream do you want?” Ask Ivan then.

Fimela immediately stood up to hear that she would get the ice cream she liked. “Hm, I want chocolate ice cream.” Fimela said excitedly. They both went to the cafeteria.

In the canteen, though,

The cafeteria feels lonely because it's on lesson time. But it had no effect on Ivan. As one of the high-achieving disciples, he was given an additional respite. Of course it was also supported by so much of his contribution to the school.

“Bu, I want to buy two chocolate flavored ice cream.” Said Ivan while offering money. “Eh? Ivan's? Who is this woman? Your girlfriend huh?” Ask the canteen Mother while glancing towards Fimela. Fimela didn't hear the cafeteria's question because she was busy admiring the ice cream. Ivan glanced at Fimela. “Iya.” He answered while smiling sly.

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