Layla behaved like a spoiled, arrogant princess."Look, I can buy everything you've wanted but can't afford. You'll never be able to get what you want!" Layla declared, glaring at Coco."Layla, are you that proud of being rich?!" Minnie was furious. Suddenly, Coco spoke again."I wanted more than that, actually. There's this," Coco challenged, pointing to a gown in the display not far away."I'm interested in it, but it's too expensive. I haven't tried it on either. Can you afford something like this?"Layla frowned, staring at the displayed gown. It was the luxury brand's limited edition gown which came with a high price tag. The gown was selling at 1 million dollars.1 million dollars for just a gown?! Even if Layla and her family were wealthy, they could not afford to splurge their fortune on a gown like this.That was also why the salesgirl did not bring the gown to Layla either.The atmosphere shifted, and a short, awkward silence immediately blanketed the room.A short
"I'm fine, Minnie. Don't worry about me," Coco sighed."Besides, Lucas and I broke up for other reasons. I just didn't think I could make him fall in love with me.""You always like to say that, blaming yourself for everything." Minnie was heartbroken for her friend. "If I were you, I would've given Lucas a good beating!""Well, my relationship with Lucas is over. It doesn't matter anymore." Coco was glad she was not pregnant. Maybe they were simply not fated to be together."Yes. We're done with him!" Minnie encouraged, "Come, I'll make sure you look the best tomorrow. You'll find someone better soon!"Coco smiled, knowing her friend was trying to cheer her up. "Let's go! I'm counting on you to make me look pretty tomorrow."-The next day, Coco wore the new dress she had bought the day before to the party. She was planning to put on a little makeup herself, but Minnie got her friend to help instead. Minnie's friend was a professional make-up artist. She gave Coco a complet
The cast and crew were honored by Lucas' attendance. The director and producer immediately rushed to him, greeting him with enthusiasm."Mr. Gomez, welcome! I thought you weren't coming," Stella, the producer, greeted him warmly. The cast and crew assumed Mr. Gomez would not attend the wrap party. They had sent him an invitation, but Mr. Gomez had not responded. It was a pleasant surprise that he had come. It showed that the TV series was important to him. Perhaps it might even help with the publicity and distribution of the TV series.Some of the lead actors, particularly the ladies, were actively trying to get close to Lucas. The women he laid eyes on would always have a bright future in showbiz.Lucas paid no attention to the crowd's enthusiasm. He raised his head, his gaze sweeping around the room as if looking for something. His gaze finally found Coco, and he suddenly stopped."Oh, my God! Prince Lucas is looking our way!" Agnes exclaimed in surprise.The rest of the peopl
The night was beautiful, but she could feel something weighing on her chest, making her feel down. What was wrong with her?! Her chest felt tight, almost as though she was suffocating. Coco was determined to make a clean break with Lucas. Lucas had done the right thing by not greeting her at the party. People would think nothing was going on between them thanks to his actions. Still, the way he had ignored her stung like crazy.Coco, you're such an emotional little prick! She thought to herself self-mockingly.Just then, a voice rang in her ear. "Coco."Coco turned around, only to see Loke standing behind her. She had no idea how long he had been here.Coco furrowed her brow slightly. She was about to turn to leave, but Loke grabbed her wrist. "Wait.""What are you doing, Loke?" Coco struggled, wanting to break free from his grip.Loke tightened his grip on Coco's arm, not letting her go. "Coco, I know I don't deserve you at all. Even so, I hope for the best for you. Are you
Disgusted by him? Loke listened, pain crossing his face."Maybe missing out on something is just normal in life. Just like you and me.""When you hurt me, I used to fantasize you would apologize to me one day, telling me how much you regretted it. I fantasized about how you would promise not to hurt me, and that you loved me. I even thought I could forgive you if you really said that to me.""And you... " The pain on his face was replaced by even more urgency.There was a pause as Coco continued her story. Her voice was calm, but that just made it worse for Loke."But then, remember how everyone at school committed all sorts of violence against me? You stood by and watched coldly as they mistreated me. Gradually, I stopped fantasizing about the impossible, and the feelings I had for you faded to nothing."How calm she had been, describing her own journey to Loke. She had already gotten past the heartbreak and confusion from her miserable past. Coco began to wonder if time would
"Hey, Loke! Over here!" Layla turned her head to Loke, greeting him. "I'd like to raise a toast with Coco. I thought we could resolve our past conflicts, but she refused just because you were interested in me back then," Layla said to Loke in a complaining tone."Layla, what the hell are you up to?" Loke glared at her."I just want to clear things up between us. We're all university friends, after all!" Layla said, pretending to look troubled. "Is Coco still in love with you? Maybe that's why she won't reconcile with me."Everyone around them was listening, curious to hear the gossip."You—" Layla's words made Loke even more embarrassed. "That's enough!""How can you do that? I really want to make up with Coco!" Layla protested."I'll tell you a secret, Coco. Loke is still in love with you. He even told me he wanted to be with you. You both didn't get together because of me, so why don't you take this chance to begin a new relationship? You both like each other anyway, don't y
"Nonsense?" Loke grunted. "Let the people judge. I'm sure they'll figure it out!" Loke then told the story of what happened back then. How Layla had used his love for her to get him close to Coco, then accused Coco of being a shameless relationship wrecker. The truth spilled out in a rush, almost as if it had been pent up for too long. Coco looked at Loke in shock. Loke confessed everything in front of all these witnesses. Did he realize what he was doing? He could drag Layla down with him by exposing the truth, but his reputation would be in shambles too.Loke should have been well aware of the consequences, but being a better person, he told the truth anyway."S-Stop it! Loke, that's enough!"Layla had a look of pure panic on her face. She tried to stop Loke from spilling the truth, but it was futile. Loke went on, telling everything to the witnesses. The way people looked at her soon changed.When Loke finished, he sighed with apparent relief. He had finally found the courag
"I'll take you home. I don't feel comfortable with you going back alone," Lucas said."No need. I'll feel uncomfortable with you, so I'll go home alone," Coco insisted. This time, he finally released her arm from his grip.Coco looked around and saw a cab coming by. She waved her hand and stepped out onto the curb, and the cab pulled up in front of her.Coco got in and gave the address to the driver. As the cab drove toward her place, Coco closed her eyes, recounting everything that had happened at the party.Loke's apology and confession of truth had come too late. The pain she had gone through would not go away. Even so, Loke had finally given her justice, which made her feel less depressed.The cab driver's voice came from the front, interrupting her thoughts. "Miss, do you recognize the Porsche behind?"Startled, Coco opened her eyes and looked in the rearview mirror. A Porsche was behind them, following the cab.That was Lucas' car!"The Porsche has been following us from