World After Worlds

Hansel could see that Yanarym would hate Spencer if she ever found out about that affair between the two.

Hansel also takes into consideration that Yanarym would feel betrayed that Spencer would screw her best friend. But who knows? This plan may not work out, however, that was not the only gain in this play. If Spencer were too occupied in pursuing Gale, Hansel would be given enough time to be with Yanarym and convince him that she should choose him to be with.

He could take the easy way, he could drug her and r-ape her in an unconscious state. But sex, it wasn't about sex anymore. Even though he felt that strong sexual connection, this wasn't about sex any longer. He wants her love.

"Isn't it obvious? Spencer likes you too Gale. Are you dense enough to not notice that?" Hansel chuckled and Gale's eyes widened in bewilderment.

"W-what did you say?"

"I said, Spencer likes you, haven't you noticed?" Gale blinked her eyes, Hansel laughed louder after seeing how her eyes gleamed with hope. He was never wrong about people- he knew it. Gale was willing to be with Spencer despite the fact that she is Yanarym's best friend.

He was never wrong when it comes to reading people's mind and personality, but how come, Yanarym responds to him differently- Hansel remembered Yanarym's insisting that she likes him as a friend. When in fact, Hansel knew, Yanarym liked him more than friends.

Then, why? Does she like Spencer more than him? He's better than Spencer. And the only reason why Gale liked Spencer was that Spencer is Yanarym's boyfriend. So, how come, Yanarym won't accept him?

"How do you know that? That's impossible, how could Spencer like me?" Gale refuted but there was a sly smile on her face. It wasn't visible, but Hansel could see her lips twitching with happiness.

"Back when we were on the cruise because I caught him staring at you." Gale blushed when she heard that.

"R-really?" Hansel nodded and smiled sincerely. "That's impossible, I can't believe you, what does he like about me?"

"He didn't tell me much, he said you're pretty but I know the true reason why." Gale smiled, unable to keep her cool, she just heard the man she likes, likes her too! "And do you know what the real reason is? Should I tell you?" Gale paused- she realized how stupid and excited she was with what was Hansel was saying.

She's so obvious! How could she act like such a snitch-bitch? She shouldn't do this, she was not supposed to be like this, but she was curious, so curious. She was dying to know what Spencer thinks of her. But why? If she knows what would change? It's not like she could cheat with Spencer. Her conscience won't let her do that.

Hansel observed Gale's internal conflict, she seemed baffled and unwilling to participate in this game. But Hansel won't let her quit, she's the main pawn he could utilize to be with Yanarym. "It is something that you and Yanarym have," Hansel added and Gale's eyes shifted to him.

Spencer likes her because she has something similar to Yanarym? Gale's eyebrow creased. What is that? A tint of dissatisfaction was written all over her face. "What? I'm nothing like Yanarym. We're the polar opposite." Antsy on her tone hasn't tampered too. Hansel wanted to laugh seeing Gale unravel her other side. This is hilarious… and this person is the best friend with whom Yanarym tends to lean on her entire life, huh? Where did the caring Gale go?

"Yes, you do have different personalities and all but there was one thing about you and her that are similar."

"What is that?" Gale asked- she can't be compared to Yanarym. Hansel raised a brow and smirked. He gestured to Gale to come close to him and she did.

"Charitable." Hansel whispered to her ears and smiled widely, "Spencer likes it when he is being gratified, the woman who pleases him, makes him feel like a deity. He doesn't like Rym's gorgeous face or amazing body, he likes Rym because she's a docile, meek, poor, and fragile girl." Gale was stoned at her spot. The word charitable replays in her mind. "Spencer wants to become a prince charming for her and Rym is his perfect damsel in distress."

Gale shook her head, "I'm not like that, there's nothing to be sorry about me. I'm dependable, I'm a hard worker, I don't rely on men for money. I'm not a gold-digger!" She protested and both Hansel and she were silent.

She called her best friend a gold digger, Gale called Yanarym a gold digger. That was funny, but Hansel lost his smile, he didn't like the way Gale talked about Yanarym. He doesn't like Gale lurking around Yanarym at all. Seeing Gale's true color, Hansel could say that Gale would not be a good friend.

"You could say that but that's what you are, in the eye of Spencer, you are nothing but a pitiful woman waiting for someone to save you from your unfortunate life." Hansel smiled again as if he never frowned just now.

"If you do not believe just see it for yourself. You're not dumb, Gale, you could see the circumstances between her and him. Because Rym relied heavily on Spencer, Spencer is doing his part, giving her the charity she needed. Spencer's greatest pleasure in life is to do that. That's why, if you like him, stop being such a strong woman- if you like him. At least pretend to be weak."

"I'm not like Rym," Gale mumbled but Hansel could see that she was beguiled to believe what Hansel was saying.

That's a lie, of course, that's a lie. Spencer no matter how pitiful the woman, or no matter how they begged him. Once he said goodbye, it's the end. For Spencer, women are fun to play around with but get bored easily to stick at one. In Yanarym's case- as he mentioned, she's different.

However, with this lie, Gale would eventually drop her guard down, and would deliberately offer herself to Spencer. Which would be a lot easier for Spencer to flirt with Gale. If that happens, Hansel could make Yanarym-

"Did you wait long?" Spencer asked when he saw them, he opened the door, holding Yanarym's hand as they walked in their direction. Hansel gulped as his mind blanked- his eyes were fixated on Yanarym who was escorted by Spencer.

She was wearing a pink glittery lace cocktail dress underneath a white tube dress, it was flowy that compliments her loose curled hair. Like a fairy, her skin was exposed although on the lace, and the area that was covered by the tube. It's elegant, innocent but alluring. She's so beautiful.

"What happened?" Spencer asked because none was responding to his question and he wandered his eyes to the other two. Gale seemed to be nervous while Hansel was bluntly adoring Yanarym. Spencer raised a brow when he felt the strange ambiance between the four of them. When he turned his eyes to Yanarym, he smiled seeing her so pretty. But couldn't help and notice that she was quiet and trying to hide behind him from Hansel.

This time, his eyebrows furrowed. Did something happen to her and Hansel? But Hansel wasn't acting strange.

"Baby, what's wrong?"

"I'm just hungry." She mumbled to him, wrapping her arms to his arm. "Can we go now?" She added and looked at Gale and turned to Hansel. "Oh, we had matching clothes." Four of them looked at each other. Everyone pretended that the awkwardness disappeared.

Spencer was wearing a pink tux and Yanarym was wearing a pink cocktail dress. Gale and Hansel were both wearing black colored formal clothes. "You're right, and this isn't even planned," Spencer said.

"Sh-should we go?" Gale coughed and asked them. Everyone agreed and they headed to the ballroom where the exquisite party was being held. Upon entering the enormous hall, eyes were looking at them. And because Yanarym was hungry, instead of dancing, they headed to the buffet…

"Go on and take a seat, I will pick the food for you," Spencer whispered to her and kissed her temple. "Don't get tripped."

"Gale, let's leave it to the guys." Yanarym turned to Gale and they held hands to go to the vacant four-seater table. The boys did their chores, "Can I tell you something, a secret?"

"A secret?" Yanarym nodded her head and showed a depressed expression. "You can tell me everything, Rym. I'm always here for you, is it about you and Spencer?" Gale asked with a concerned tone.

"No, not about Spencer…" Yanarym whispered and leaned closer to Gale. "It's about Hansel…"

"Hansel?" Yanarym nodded, fidgeting her fingers and blinking her eyes as she inhaled and exhaled heavily. "...you will not tell anyone about this, right?"

"No, you're my only friend, remember?" Gale uttered softly.