New Life : A Second Chance

"What do you think is the best way to punish him?" asked Xing Han, thinking hard as they were heading down.

"We could always strip him naked and parade him all over town," Sam suggested.

Ali\'s eyes went wide at that.

"No, we can\'t do that," Kay said, "He\'s married now, so anything we do to him, will reflect on his wife as well."

"Darn," Xing Han said, "Then how about putting chili powder right on his family\'s jewels?"

"Xing Han!" admonished Kay, "That would make his wife suffer as well, don\'t you think?"

"Really?" he asked innocently.

Kay rolled her eyes, "The burning effect will be quite long, and they would thus have to abstain. Imagine you not being able to be with Big Bro Nic!"

Xing Han gasped, putting a hand over his mouth, understanding.

Ali\'s head kept shaking, trying to get them to stop talking about the things they would do. However, none of them paid any attention to him as they continued talking.

The more he heard, the more sweat poured down his face.

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Everyone was sitting on the rooftop, admiring the stars.

In the end, it was just all talk to scare Ali. They were just spending the night, talking and filling each other on the things they had been doing when they had been apart.

"It\'s certainly been a long time since we did this," Kyle said with a sigh.

"And whose fault is that?!" Xing Han said with a pout as he took a swig of his beer.

"Well, things happen," Kyle said, "I\'m back now, though, right?"

"With a bang," Ali said, "Just how long had you been planning this?"

"A year," Kyle admitted, "Luckily everything went smoothly."

Ali shook his head.

Kyle was a demon indeed.

Everything had been done according to his plans.

In his case, Kyle had reached out to Sophia when she had converted. He then talked to Ali\'s parents and convinced them of the plan. He had actually anticipated that Ali would follow his parent\'s choice and would not even be bothered to find out about the girl.

Johan had also made a deal with Kyle.

If Kyle\'s plan went exactly as how he predicted it to be, then it meant that it was meant to be as well. It would prove to Johan that Kyle was a true friend, and Ali should be there to support him.

Thus, collaboration.

"And you knew I wouldn\'t invite any of you guys?" Ali asked, just to make sure.

"I knew it to be a possibility," Kyle said, "A high possibility but nothing is certain, is it?"

"We didn\'t really miss your wedding, Ali," Kay said with a smile, "I had cameras fitted around your house and the fly-cams as well. We saw everything."

"Your face when you lifted the veil, though," Xing Han said, and started laughing, "Oh my goodness. That was priceless!!"

Ali just smiled.

Even though they weren\'t there physically, he was extremely happy to have had them see his greatest day.

"The reception will be done next month at my Grandfather\'s house," Ali said, "You guys are the VVIPs, of course."

"Why is there such a big gap between the wedding and reception?" Kay asked.

"My grandfather\'s health isn\'t too good," Ali explained, "Doctors said he needs a month or so in bed. Otherwise, his condition would worsen."

"He already could not attend the wedding, so we\'re going there instead," Ali continued saying, "He was so happy when he heard that."

Everyone nodded in understanding.

As for the Tans, Kyle had approached Xing Han\'s mother and sisters to give him his plan. They embraced it, feeling that the archaic patriarchal Tan Family was long due for an overhaul.

Kyle helped them with the plans to oust the father, and then showcase Karen\'s ability - plus collaboration with the Smith Industries - to pull the board members to her side. In return, he got their loyalty.

Kyle had also seen Xuelin long before Xing Han went to break the engagement, thus securing her trust and deal before the whole incident.

"How did you get Sayuri?" Ali asked curiously.

Kyle took a sip of his beer and pursed his lips.

How could he say that he played the ninja card?

The unbreakable ties between Shifu and Sayuri\'s grandfather?

Kyle shrugged and said nonchalantly, "I guess I\'m just that darn charming."

Ali groaned and threw the empty soda can at Kyle. Kyle tilted his head to the side, and the can flew by his ear. With a quick tap in a certain spot and direction, the can change direction and landed accurately into the wastebasket.

Ali shook his head.

"No matter how many times I see you in action, you still never fail to amaze me," Ali mused.

"So," Xing Han said, scooting over to Kyle and leaned close, "What about this Sari of yours?"

Kyle\'s face broke into a grin.

"Now that everything is over, I can finally go back and get her," Kyle said softly, "I plan to propose to her then bring her home."

"I\'m following you this time!" Kay announced loudly.

"Of course you are," Kyle replied, "I never thought otherwise."

"So am I," Xing Han said.

"And me," came Ali\'s voice.

"Don\'t even dare think of leaving me behind," Sam said as well, his face not showing any expression.

Kyle leaned back and lay on the ground, not saying a word as he stared at the starry sky.

Kay came over and lay on his shoulder. Xing Han sat down on the other side of Kyle. Sam and Ali were behind them, sitting on the deck chairs.

"The Elite Five is back," Kay said with a smile.