My parents said that since most people would return home during the holidays, it was the perfect time for me to go on blind dates. If I met anyone I liked, we could visit each other's homes and let our relationship develop further.Although I was a little unwilling, I decided to listen to them this time. After all, my own judgment hadn't always been the best. It was more reliable to listen to them.Today's blind date was a peculiar one. The guy seemed quite honest, though his appearance wasn't exactly neat.He wore formal trousers with a belt fastened and a gray shirt with pink stripes that barely contained his round belly, the hem awkwardly tucked into the waistband. His face was round, with slightly thick lips, a slightly flat nose, and a shiny bald forehead.According to the introduction, this man was some kind of middle manager in a public institution, possibly at the level of a team leader.Once seated, he started recounting his illustrious career and pivotal role in the co
I was flabbergasted. In fact, moments ago, his face reminded me of something, but I couldn't quite put my fingers to it. But as he squinted and looked upward, shoving his flappy cheeks outward until they squeezed his nose into a tiny crease, I finally found the answer. He looked like an ass.I wanted to rebuke, but what could I expect from someone whose face looked like an ass? Whatever. "Mr. Civil Servant, I only finished my bottle of water after I sat down." I then brandished the water bottle in my hand. "It's also my water bottle. You finished the entire meal yourself. If you don't believe me, we can check the surveillance cameras here. The truth will surface."The man's squinty eyes opened slightly as he glanced at the camera lens above his head. His cheeks trembled, and he fell silent. Seeing that I was leaving, he scoffed. "Those who don't work for the government have no class."I wanted to slap him, but I decided not to after looking at my tender palm. His cheeks were so fa
I did everything I could to stop her from confronting Chris. Then, I begged her not to tell Lulu. She initially agreed, but she forgot about it as soon as she went home. She told Lulu everything.Luna was the nicest and the most stubborn among all three of us. Ever since Jade told her that I had broken up with Chris, I dreaded receiving her call. In the next few days, Lulu finally called. I forced myself to pick up the call. As she questioned me, I didn't know what to say.After all, I hadn't told her about my breakup. It wasn't a nice thing to do since I was her best friend. To my surprise, my fear that I might ruin Luna's day didn't materialize at all. She thought that I couldn't move on from that five-year-long relationship. She was very tactful in her consolation."Zara, why don't you move in with me? I miss you. Jinovy is a big city. It's bustling with opportunities. It's boring to live alone here. Why don't you come and work here?"That was my Luna, alright. She was kind and
I knew she would have a successful future, but I didn't know she was already very successful. Living inside her warm penthouse, I was envious of her. To console me and to make sure I moved on from the break-up sooner, Luna introduced me to her university classmate and friend, Queenie.The three of us had a lot of fun together. Queenie was an interesting woman. She was born in the north but was petite like a southerner. Her voice was soothing, and she was very kind. I already liked her the moment I met her. After idling for three days in Lulu's house, I began to hunt for jobs.I applied to several job positions that were relevant to my Bachelor's degree online. Then, in the evening, Lulu and I agreed to have pasta together. The restaurant was near Lulu's university and wasn't too far from the house. We went there in a cheery mood, looking forward to a fun evening out.To our dismay, we ran into Chris. The restaurant was just right next to the corner, but Lulu suddenly halted and glar
Luna laughed out loud. Chris's expression was darker than before. But before he could say anything, Faye charged out like a cool girl and stood with hands on her hips like a Karen. "Who did you say is a dog?""Whoever is responding to me." I folded my arms before my chest and tapped my feet. Faye was very good at acting. She acted like she was genuinely a protective girlfriend, but she was too skinny. She looked very weak when she brandished her fist and confronted us.It was just like that day. She used to wear jeans but she suddenly wore a skirt—a pink one, no less. Of course, Chris fell head over heels for her. She knew how to change her style. Chris didn't have to see one type of girl every day. Naturally, he was seduced."How does it feel to be a homewrecker? Maybe it fits your style very well?" I folded my arms before my chest and looked down at Faye.Annoyed, Faye began to flail her arms about and retort, "I'm not a homewrecker. Chris and I are childhood friends. He loves me
I thought that'd be one of the rare moments I ran into Chris. After all, Jinovy was a huge city. Loving couples could hardly see one another, let alone a chance encounter between acquaintances. Yet, that evening, as I waited for Lulu at the entrance to Jesselton College, I bumped into Chris once more.He was wearing a dark brown blazer without a white shirt and without any tie. I could see his collarbone from the collar. When I saw him, I had a feeling of deja vu that brought me to the day I first met him. He was wearing a white shirt then too. Other than the slight crow's feet beside his eyes, he looked just the same.His eyes were just as mesmerizing, and he was as aloof as before. Back then, I fell for him, and I ended with a heartbreak. While his eyes remained the same, I only wanted to stay as far away from him. I didn't know if he wanted to see me or not. But I definitely did not want to see him.I quickly turned my back on him and pretended that I didn't notice him. Unfortu
The cute man next to me raised his brows and smirked. It was an enigmatic smirk. I dragged Lulu with me and left. Wherever Chris was, it felt suffocating. After five years, I realized that Chris wasn't that essential in my life and that it was easy to forget him.It even was easy to move on from the whole relationship. Why was that? Back then, I was head over heels for him. Why was one little incident all it took to destroy the feelings I had for him?Perhaps what destroyed the feelings wasn't that incident but the indifference he showed toward me and this relationship. Perhaps in my heart, I had already given up on this relationship. What happened that day was the straw that broke the camel's back. Perhaps the relationship was already dead.Chris didn't see my point. He gave chase and tried to drag me, but Lulu swatted his hand away. Lulu was my best friend. She was very protective, so she inserted herself before me when she saw I was in danger. "Mr. Moyer, you've broken up with
Seeing that I was still in the mood to joke, Lulu let out a sigh of relief. She patted her chest and uttered, "I was so scared. I thought you'd go back to him.""What? Do you think I'm a masochist? I wasted five years of my life on him. I'm not going to waste any more time.""But Zara, five years is a lot. Can you truly forget him?"I clenched my hands to suppress the sadness welling inside my chest. "It'd be a lie if I said I already moved on. He has disappointed me with his actions. After these few months post-breakup, I've moved on quite a lot. I'm sure that soon enough, he'll just be history."Luna winked at me and said naughtily, "Do you know, Zara? The best way to move on from a breakup is to start a new relationship. You've seen how many handsome men there are at my college, haven't you? They're all as handsome as Chris. Should I introduce someone trustworthy to you?"I pouted and rolled my eyes at her. What kind of idea was that? "No thanks. Not everyone is lucky enough li