Cheat Million Love

Still lying in his hospital bed, Nic called out to Nia and asked her to fetch his phone from the bedside table. He looked tired but calm.

"Text Kiara. Just tell her I'm in the hospital," he said softly. Nia nodded and opened the chat app on Nic's phone.

After a moment of thought, she typed the message:

"Big Sis Kiara, Nic's in the hospital. He got a head injury, but his condition's stable now. You can come if you want—here's the address."

She made sure it was sent, then returned the phone and walked back quietly.

---

Elsewhere, Kiara was relaxing at her friend Daniella's house, sipping orange juice.

"This is good. Got any more?" she asked with a smile.

"Sure! One sec," Daniella replied, standing up to get another glass.

The peace was short-lived as Kiara's phone buzzed. Reading Nia's message, her face darkened.

"What?! Nic's in the hospital?!" she gasped.

She immediately stood up. Daniella returned, holding a new glass of juice and looking confused.

"What's wrong, Kiara?"

"My little brother had an accident. I have to go. Sorry I can't stay."

"Want me to drive you?" Daniella offered.

"No, I'll go by myself. I'll text you later." Without waiting, Kiara rushed out of the house.

---

At the hospital, Kiara opened the door to Nic's room and froze.

Her eyes widened at the sight of a room full of girls.

"One… two… three… eleven? Weren't there just five last time?!"

Shaking her head, Kiara chose not to overthink it. "Not important," she muttered, walking toward her brother.

Nia explained what happened, including how Nic got injured. Kiara listened closely, then looked at Nic with mixed amusement and curiosity.

"So my quiet little brother can fight now? Back then you could barely—"

"Hah… Just get out," Nic interrupted flatly.

Kiara was stunned by his tone. "Oh… I didn't mean it like that…" she said with a nervous smile.

"Out. Now," Nic repeated.

Sighing, Kiara left the room after mumbling an apology. Nic then asked the girls to wait outside so he could speak with Kiara alone. Though hesitant, they nodded and filed out. One of them gently called Kiara back in.

---

Now alone with her brother, Kiara stood beside the bed, guilt clouding her expression.

"I didn't mean to make fun of you earlier. I'm sorry… I was just surprised."

Nic took a deep breath and gave her a look she hadn't seen in a long time.

"Do you still see me as the loser I used to be?"

Kiara was silent. She didn't know how to answer.

"You used to care. You were always there when I was down. But now? You're just always with your friends. I may have lots of people at school, but at home? I eat dinner alone. Every night."

Tears rolled down Kiara's cheeks. She tried to wipe them away, but they kept falling.

"I didn't realize… I'm sorry. From now on, I promise I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay with you until you're better."

"Is that a promise?" Nic asked, eyes softening.

She shook her head. "No. It's my duty."

Nic let out a small laugh. "I'm not even mad. Just a little annoyed. But hey, I'm not a kid anymore. Stop crying already."

---

Outside the room, the girls had been eavesdropping without meaning to. Fanny broke the silence.

"Isn't Nic tired… dealing with all of us?"

Vivi smiled faintly. "He chose this. He's ready."

Raina bowed deeply. "I'm really sorry… This was all my fault."

Yui, who had been sketching Nic's face on paper, turned and smiled.

"Don't be so hard on yourself, Raina. You'll be number eleven, right? No big deal."

Violet pinched Yui's cheek. "You never stop joking."

Raina chuckled quietly. A part of her still felt guilty. But watching the girls' support, she also felt something warm growing inside her. Emotions she hadn't expected—ones she didn't fully understand.

---

That morning, Nic was cleared to go home. Kiara made sure to bring him back safely and helped him get comfortable. Without a word, Nic went straight to his room.

"Let me know if you need anything!" Kiara shouted from downstairs.

She then grabbed her phone and called Daniella.

"Can you come over now? Nic just got home from the hospital."

Hearing her serious tone, Daniella quickly got ready.

---

In his room, Nic sat at the edge of his bed and checked his magical phone.

A new notification blinked:

"Raina's affection has reached 100%."

With one tap, Nic accepted her as his 11th girlfriend.

Then another message popped up:

"Congratulations! You've acquired the passive skill: God of Swimming. You now excel at all swimming activities."

Nic scoffed. "Swimming, huh? Hope that comes in handy someday."

Still tired, he decided to take a nap.

---

Daniella arrived carrying a small gift. Kiara greeted her.

"If you want to check on Nic, just knock first. He's still tired."

Daniella tiptoed upstairs and tapped on the door. "Nic, I'm coming in."

"Go ahead," he replied from inside.

The door creaked open—and Nic blinked, stunned. Daniella looked stunning, her hair down and perfectly styled.

She sat next to him with a warm smile.

"Still hurt?" she asked playfully.

Nic shook his head. "I'm fine."

Daniella leaned in slightly. "You used to be such a clingy little brother type to Kiara. Look at you now. Impressive."

Nic furrowed his brows, trying to remember. "So we've met before? Sorry… I kinda forgot."

She laughed. "You can call me Ella. And yes—we met when you were small. But I guess you don't remember."

After a short chat, she apologized.

"Sorry for always asking Kiara to stay with me. I know it's a hassle."

Curious, Nic asked, "Why do you ask her to sleep over so often?"

Daniella hesitated before admitting the truth.

"I'm a model… and I have this stalker. Someone obsessed. I get scared being alone. I feel like I'm constantly being watched."

As she spoke, Nic's phone lit up. The system alerted him.

"That stalker… followed you here," he said, eyes sharp.

Daniella's blood ran cold. "Nic, this isn't funny."

But before he could reply, Kiara's voice shouted from downstairs.

"Ella! What are you doing in the kitchen? You're being loud!"

Nic and Daniella looked at each other, alarmed.

"Something's wrong," Nic said, standing. Daniella tried to stop him, but he ignored her.

A sudden system message flashed in his mind:

"Intruder detected in the bathroom. Emergency reward granted: Body Immunity – protect your potential girlfriend from harm."

"Potential girlfriend?" he muttered.

Grabbing a metal rod near the door, Nic headed toward the bathroom. Daniella followed nervously.

---

At the bathroom, Nic noticed the shower curtain move. Without hesitation, he swung.

But nothing was behind it.

Before he could react, WHACK!—something struck the back of his head. He fell to the floor, and the stalker quickly locked the door, leaving Nic unconscious inside.

Daniella, catching a glimpse of the figure, screamed. "There's a stalker!"

Kiara rushed over, alarmed.

"What? Nic's in there?!"

"He went in first then it got locked!" Daniella explained in panic.

When Kiara tried to break the door, a voice shouted from inside:

"If you come in, I'll kill this kid!!"

Inside, the stalker glared at Nic's motionless body.

"Is this kid dead?"

Before he could check, Nic sprang up and smacked him with the iron rod.

Over and over, he struck the heavy man without mercy.

Outside, Kiara and Daniella heard the sounds of fighting and cries of pain.

"Forget it. I'm breaking the door!" Kiara shouted.

The door burst open.

Inside, Nic sat on top of the bloodied stalker, scrolling through the man's phone.

"What's going on?!" Kiara demanded.

Nic shrugged. "He was bothering us. I just taught him a lesson."

He showed them the phone, filled with creepy photos and videos of Daniella, Kiara, and even strangers.

One video was so disturbing Nic uploaded it online as a warning before handing the phone to Kiara.

The stalker stared in terror. Nic's smile wasn't normal—it was cold and calm.

"Don't try anything like this again. Or I'll find you," Nic said flatly.

Kiara, scowling, yanked Nic by the ear.

She called the police, and when they arrived, the stalker surrendered immediately.

Nic let out a long sigh, satisfied.

"One more problem solved… whew."

To be continued…