I didn't respond. I didn't want to hide my true emotions in front of my best friend.Queenie gently stroked my hair and asked, "Is there anything you can share with me? Don't keep it in your heart. You'll get sick with worry."She was right. I was an adult. I had to learn how to handle situations like these on my own. I couldn't ask my parents for advice on everything. It felt good to have a best friend to share my issues with.So, I told Queenie about Jasmine's injury and that she was going sightseeing with Colin on Saturday.When Queenie heard the whole story, she felt troubled and couldn't think of a good solution for a long time. The whole matter was so thorough and aboveboard. I was upset because I couldn't find anything wrong with it. Others would accuse me of being ungrateful if I stopped Colin from taking Jasmine out.That was why I felt disturbed. There was no way I could deny his deeds. It gave me a big headache."Tell me the truth, Lulu. Do you believe in Colin so stro
I gritted my teeth and declared my will as if I wanted to swallow someone."Okay, okay, I got it. Put your hand down. Do you think you're a gangster? Fighting? Given how much Colin cares for you, he'll be heartbroken if you're injured."Queenie pushed my hand down. She left the bed with a helpless smile and turned off the lights for me.I wasn't sure if she hadn't eaten well recently. She appeared so unwell that she was clumsy when getting out of bed.It seemed that I had to tell Andrew to prepare some delicious food for her tomorrow.I took out my phone and checked it again. Colin's message lay quietly in the dialog box.I thought about it and responded with a few words, "Come back early. I miss you so much that I can't sleep." I ended my sentence with some lovely sobbing, kissing, and hugging emojis.I genuinely trusted Colin but didn't want him to accompany Jasmine. I felt uneasy thinking of him pushing a wheelchair and walking around with another woman.Responsibility and j
I heard my phone chime.Unsurprisingly, it was from Colin. It was a selfie he took in the bathroom. His eyes looking into the camera were filled with a mixture of grievance and satisfaction, and there was a faint blush of shyness on his face.He was an adult carrying the shyness of a young teenager. This characteristic of a puppy-like innocence seemed incompatible with his overall demeanor.As I pondered why he would make such a coquettish expression early in the morning, another message came in: "Guess what I'm doing?""Um, taking a cold shower?" I suggested according to the usual plot in a romance novel and waited for his response.He replied and added an irritated emoji: "You're partly correct. I wasn't showering but washing my pajama pants." What was there to be shy about washing pajama pants? Colin was becoming more and more contentious."Guess why I had to wash my pajama pants?"This time, I guessed somewhat seriously. Yet, even after pondering for a full minute, I coul
"What? T-Three times." I stammered in disbelief. He did it three times! Would there be any time left to rest? "Colin, y-you, um… You must be exhausted."His face turned red all the way to the base of his neck. He hung his head uncomfortably, focusing on whatever he was scrubbing in his hands. He was no longer looking at me, but his hand movements quickened noticeably. "That's my problem. It has nothing to do with you."Fine, it was none of my business. I wouldn't care and wouldn't ask.What a stubborn fellow.I gritted my teeth, suppressing a laugh.As the water continued to trickle softly, his face grew even redder. He began scrubbing more vigorously, as if he was venting his frustration.I was worried that whatever he was scrubbing would spoil with his reckless washing. Even high-quality materials couldn't withstand such treatment.I felt a little sorry for that piece of fabric.Seeing him being so awkward, I inexplicably felt that deep down, the mature Colin was still quite
I didn't expect someone to come to my side, making me jump in my seat when Winston spoke.It was outrageous for my junior to overhear me talking with my boyfriend like that. So, I quickly hung up the phone in a panic.Colin's message came quickly. It was just three simple words, but it made my scalp tingle."Wait for me!" Reading those three words was like looking at his face while he was gritting his teeth.Fine, I would admit that he succeeded in threatening me.I could just wait, I guess. It was not like I had never seen a dick before, even though I had no experience. He wouldn't actually kill me, would he?As long as I was still alive, I would have my chance for revenge later. By then, I hoped he wouldn't be the one begging me. Hmph!I decided to decline to help out with the welcoming party because last year's event had left a lasting impression. I didn't want to repeat the same mistakes. I preferred a simple life, without all the scheming, explanations, flattery, or showing
Felix's eyes changed a little, but they quickly returned calm.He smiled and said, "Aunt Harper, these vegetables were picked from the small garden. My mom said they're pretty good, so she asked me to bring some over. They're quite fresh.""Oh? Well, that's nice," Mom took the bag from Felix and opened it to take a look. She waved him in and said, "I'll keep the vegetables. By the way, I just baked some bread, so bring it home to your mom, okay?"After we moved here, no one had been taking care of the old house's garden. I heard that Uncle Austin and Aunt Mel had been taking care of it on our behalf. They would always send some harvest over.Felix listened to Mom's words and obediently responded. He sat on the couch, politely maintaining some distance between us.He gave me a faint smile, and I returned with a stiff one.We just looked at each other in silence.Suddenly, I realized that six years had passed. We had gone from being companions to strangers. The atmosphere became u
"Okay, I believe you, and I forgive you," I said sincerely.Felix seemed surprised that I was willing to forgive him this time. He looked at me with astonishment, but seeing that I was serious, he quickly believed my words.A beautiful smile formed on his lips as he said happily in a soft voice, "Thank you, Lulu. After being such a jerk, you're still willing to forgive me. Thank you."He choked up on his words.I smiled and said, "It's nothing. We grew up together as childhood friends, after all."This time, he smiled happily, revealing his canine teeth. He looked cute.Mom came out at this moment, carrying a large bag in her hands. It was full of freshly baked bread. It was still warm, and small droplets of water began to form inside the bag."Here, these are freshly baked. Eat them while they're warm. They taste especially good."Felix stood up and took the bag. Then, he politely thanked Mom, "Thank you, Aunt Harper. I'll go back now. If you need anything, feel free to call m
Colin gave me a wicked smile and said, "Of course. Otherwise, I'd have to find someone else to help me with my release three times a night. I wouldn't want to soil myself, or my darling would find me repulsive."Here we go again! What kind of talk was this!Was dirtying his pants three times a night something to boast about? He was flaunting it shamelessly.I felt awkward and couldn't respond.I had originally wanted to tease him, but now I ended up being teased by him. I was the one embarrassed now.In terms of witty banter, I still had room for improvement. No matter how many times I counter-attacked, it always ended in failure. I was hopeless.Hearing about my return, Jade and Zara came over early in the morning and dragged me out with them.It was hard for us to meet up in person nowadays. Much of our communication was done through the internet. It was only natural for us to gather and have some fun when the opportunity to meet arose.Young women of our age didn't choose to