Justin teared up.He was truly homeless now.Without any friends and lovers.Justin suddenly remembered his university graduation, a time when he got into trouble, ended up in the hospital, and was eventually kicked out of home by his father. It was Stella who came to his rescue and helped him out of that situation.Before, Stella would readily come to his side with just one call or message."Stella..." Justin sat at my doorstep for a long time. When he saw me come out of the house, he quickly stood up and called out to me, his gaze fixed on me.I paused my steps, looking at the miserable Justin, and was stunned for a moment.Justin got beaten up, his face bruised, his eyes devoid of their usual sparkle, and his clothes stained with mud."Mr. Reed, do you need something?" I asked expressionlessly.Hearing the words "Mr. Reed," Justin's eyes welled up with tears as he looked at me.He knew there was no chance for him to get back with me."Stella, if only you hadn't lost your memory, we
I searched around and found Raleigh in the second-floor bedroom. He reeked of alcohol, slouched on the edge of the bed, holding a wine bottle in one hand and clutching a photo frame in the other. His shirt was half unbuttoned, exposing his fair and sturdy chest.When I reached for the wine bottle, he released his grip.However, the moment I took hold of the photo frame, he abruptly opened his eyes, his deep and intense gaze locking onto me, clouded with the effects of alcohol."Don't touch this," he said, his voice husky. His words piqued my curiosity, so I smiled and asked, "Can I see?" "No," he replied sharply.Seeing his stubbornness, I didn't insist. Instead, I helped him up, laid him on the bed, removed his shoes, and then went to fetch him a glass of water. While he drank, I took a peek at the photo frame. It was a picture of me kissing him.“What’s so precious about this?” I wondered."Raleigh, why did you drink so much? This isn't like you," I asked in a serious tone as I
As our lips met, Raleigh's pupils suddenly contracted. This was our first kiss. I had kissed him once before, but it was just on the cheek. He lifted my head with his hand, deepening the kiss. After a while, he rolled over, allowing me to lie on the bed, and fervently kissed my lips. It was intense, almost animalistic. The air grew hot and humid. "Raleigh, Raleigh," I struggled to catch my breath, my tongue tingling, and I placed my hand on his chest, blushing deeply. "Aren't we rushing things a bit?" Raleigh's eyes were deep, with a hint of tenderness. "Sorry, I might have drunk too much," he said, but he pressed his body against mine, wrapped his arms around my waist, and drifted off to sleep.I struggled a bit but found I couldn't move. I glanced at him and noticed he appeared relaxed as if he was truly asleep.Since I couldn't leave, I spent the night at Raleigh's place. Early the next morning, I rolled over and fell into a warm embrace. Opening my eyes, I saw Raleigh lyi
My boyfriend was Justin Reed, a prince charming in River City social circle. He had always been wild and extravagant, spending money recklessly and surrounded by women.I spent three years with him, during which he treated me well and even proposed. But recently, he became interested in someone new.She was a young, beautiful college student with fair skin and an elegant demeanor. He couldn't resist her innocence and kindness.To amuse her, he didn't hesitate to push me into the sea on my birthday.…Today, the sky stretched endlessly, a flawless expanse of blue without a hint of cloud in sight. However, the calm water unexpectedly churned into large splashes. I struggled in the water, feeling despair wash over me as I watched the people on the yacht.A girl named Jasmine Fox stood on the edge of the yacht in a white dress, her eyes innocent and bright. Seeing my distressed state in the water, Jasmine delicately covered her lips and smiled sweetly. Her smile was captivating.Justin als
"Stella, are you joking? I'm your boyfriend, Justin Reed!" Justin grabbed my hand again and laughed.However, as he looked into my fearful eyes, mistaking my distress for pretense, his tone gradually grew impatient. "It was wrong of me to push you into the sea, but there's no need for this. You're fine now, aren't you?""Boyfriend? What nonsense are you talking about?! My boyfriend is Raleigh Landon!"I abruptly pulled away from his grasp, clutching a pillow in front of me, glaring at him with sharp, wary eyes.I had no idea who he was!"What?! Who did you say is your boyfriend?!" Justin's eyes bulged with anger, and he slammed his fist on the bedside table.Raleigh was his archenemy, ever since childhood!He had consistently been defeated by Raleigh, nurturing a profound hatred for him that he couldn't even articulate.As I looked around the empty hospital room, then at Justin, who was approaching with growing fury, I shouted anxiously, "Don't touch me! I don't know you!"My outcry su
"Did he say he's my boyfriend? But my boyfriend is Raleigh!" I tightly held my mom's hand, with a determined look.Upon hearing this, my parents' expressions froze for a moment.They took out their phones and proceeded to show me the photos one at a time, asking for my input. It became evident that I had simply forgotten about Justin and only recognized Raleigh.Justin, however, didn't seem to care at all. On the day I was discharged from the hospital, he went to invite Jasmine to dinner.He repeatedly asked Jasmine out, and she finally agreed to go out with him this time. Without any hesitation, he immediately drove to pick her up. His luxurious car attracted a lot of attention at Jasmine's school.Upon getting into the car, Jasmine cast a brief glance at Justin, maintaining her pure and angelic demeanor. She then softly asked, "Is your girlfriend alright?""What could happen to her? She's lucky to be alive," Justin replied, with a hint of flattery.During the whole afternoon, Justin
Raleigh exuded a faint scent of men's cologne mixed with alcohol, and as soon as I approached, I could smell it. I wrapped my arms tightly around his slender waist, my gaze grazing over his sexy Adam's apple. I met his deep and mysterious eyes and called out, "Raleigh."My voice was as sweet as honey.The man glanced at me, his pupils contracting slightly, a hint of hesitation flickering in his eyes."Let go!” Justin, his eyes red with anger, rushed over and forcibly dragged me away from Raleigh. He insulted me, "Stella! Have you got no shame? You already have a boyfriend, yet you're still flirting with other men!"I was frightened by his rude and unreasonable behavior, so I shook off his hand and hid behind Raleigh. "Raleigh, this man is crazy. He's been following me for a long time, and I'm scared."I lightly tugged at Raleigh's suit hem, my face showing absolute fear, and my voice trembling. As soon as Justin heard the word 'crazy,' he erupted.In front of the entire bar, Justin
With a loud bang, Justin picked up a bottle and smashed it directly on Jackson's head, causing blood to gush out instantly. "How can you compare me to Stella? She's a woman, and I'm a man!" Justin justified himself arrogantly. Jackson, holding his injured forehead, glanced at him with disappointment, saying, "I don’t have a friend like you." With that, Jackson left the bar without looking back. Justin showed no concern as he carried on drinking with the others, enjoying the luxury and extravagance. Losing a friend didn't appear to bother him.The following day, the sun shone just as brightly.Justin woke up and immediately went to see Jasmine, bringing along the luxury items he had bought previously. The girl remained aloof, but her eyes still appeared pure and bright. Her gaze was cold and indifferent as she looked at the hot coffee on Justin's left hand and the luxury items on his other hand. She received the hot coffee from Justin.The coffee was still hot, instantly warming