"Truth be told, Professor King, I hate to give in just like that. But at this point, I'm sure Colin is looking for a solution, and I cannot think of a better alternative. Let's see where it leads now. Jasmine may be evil, but she did injure her legs to save Colin."By right, we owe her a favor. As long as she does not do anything outrageous, I'm willing to put up with her unreasonable arrangement. I'll just pretend that this is the repayment she asked for."Professor King nodded contentedly and patted my shoulder. Then, he turned to Felix."Felix, explain to your parents later so they won't get worried. Lulu, this will be a huge trial for you and Colin. But I have faith in your character and your resilience. Hang in there. Don't let me down. If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, you can turn to me.""Thank you, Professor King.""Oh, Xavier heard your plight and was so mad that he couldn't sleep at all. He kept saying he wanted to reason with the Taylors. If it's inappropria
I cheered up almost immediately. I was sure Colin would also feel better if he knew I was in their company. It was only by living a happier life that he wouldn't worry so much about me.Oh, I was so worried about Colin that I forgot to ask Queenie if she had accepted Andrew's confession and the beautiful ring.Now that I knew Colin was safe, it was time to talk to my best friend."Why are you waiting here? You could have come inside," I asked her, amused. Andrew was a student at the college. She could enter the campus with him. "Why should I? There are so many entries here. How would I know which one you picked? If we missed each other, we would waste time trying to look for each other. Also, can't you pick up your phone? Is your phone just a prop? I was worried sick about you because I thought you were in danger!"Queenie slapped my arm and protested. I seized the opportunity to look at her fingers—there was no ring. I raised my brows and looked at Andrew. Did he fail?However,
"Lulu, have you gone mad? That's two years, more than 700 days! You could easily lose count of the days. Knowing how cunning Jasmine is, she could have drugged or made Colin drunk one day. What makes you think that Colin can hold himself back?"He might be a disciplined man, but he is a man nonetheless. And men, they think with their genitals. There are scientific and historical studies proving that chaste men are often impotent."I shook my head. Why would scientists do this kind of research? Did they have too much time on their hands or something?"I'm sure it must be a congenital condition. Maybe the medical knowledge back then isn't advanced enough to find the root cause."Queenie's face turned red from frustration. She was trying her best not to choke me with her hands. "That's not the point. Are you that naive or what? If Colin fell for Jasmine's trap and slept with her, could you forgive him? How are you two going to face each other? Will it not bother you?"Would I be able
I keyed in the personalized password to unlock the video. Before I could mentally prepare myself for it, Colin's handsome face appeared on the screen. My heart skipped a beat, and tears flooded my eyes, rolling down my cheeks. My heart pounded even harder—his beguiling face often had this effect on me.I hadn't seen him for two weeks now. His sudden appearance overwhelmed me, and more tears gushed from my eyes. I felt like a lone boat on the ocean that found a lighthouse. No words could describe the sensation.He wore a dapper black blazer with a dark shirt underneath and a striped crimson tie. His facial features remained flawless, and the same starry eyes I dreamed of looked at me affectionately. He opened his sexy lips, and a husky voice said, "Babe, it's been so long. Do you miss me?"I miss you so much, every hour, every minute, every second. I miss you in my arms, the familiar scent of your hair, and the way your legs wrapped around my waist during sleep. When you're not here,
Alas, the screen was cold. Oh, what I'd do to caress Colin's body! Come back as soon as possible, Colin. I wanted to feel you!As I watched the video in which he reassured me by saying how well he was doing, more tears rolled down my cheeks. I missed him a lot, so much so that I might turn crazy.Please come back, Colin. Forget about the stupid favor you owed Jasmine.I watched the video many times. I stared at his face greedily and tried to memorize everything he said, searing his muscly body into my memory.I wouldn't let Colin down, and I hoped he wouldn't let me down either. Then, I put my phone away and bit the blanket as I cried silently into this lonely night. Tears turned my face into a mess, and my heart ached torturously.After I stopped crying, I began to compose my response. I poured in my heart and soul and expressed how deeply I loved him. In the end, I wrote seven messages. I wasn't sure if he could read them—I certainly hoped so.At the same time, I was trying to
After listening to Zara's message, I looked at the time. It was 6:45 am. Her parents should be awake by now. The dial tone rang for nearly 50 seconds before it was picked up. Mr. Lowe's breathy voice appeared, and he asked who I was.After I introduced myself, he gave me a hearty welcome and told me that Mrs. Lowe had gone to buy breakfast and would be back soon. I told him about Zara's training. He was so emotional that he croaked as he thanked me.Then, Mrs. Lowe took over the phone. When she heard Zara had become a policewoman, she was over the moon."It's all thanks to you, Lulu. Otherwise…" Mrs. Lowe choked on her words. "The breakup with Chris affected her a lot. I thought she would be depressed all her life but… Thank you so much, Lulu."It wasn't all me at all. Zara was brave enough to get back up and move on from her past. I didn't do anything. I couldn't possibly accept their gratitude. We talked for several minutes. They were reassured to hear that Zara was doing well.
"Lulu, do you believe everything he said? Colin grew up under my nose. I trust him that he will not do anything to hurt you. But this is a serious matter. How certain are you of the truth? What you see can be deceiving, let alone what you hear!"Let's assume that everything he said is true. You're young so one year isn't too long for you. You can wait, but no one knows what will happen within this year. Felix also grew up under my nose, and I used to trust him as much as I trusted Colin. However, he hurt you and broke your heart."Melinda, too. You know very well how much she loves you. Yet she caused you pain because of Felix, despite the decade-long bond you two shared. I'm not trying to turn you into a cynic, but I want you to understand the treacherous nature of humanity."Colin is a kind child. But no one can predict the future. No one can promise that they will never change. You know how tempting money and power can be to an ambitious man. You're my only daughter. We don't nee
"Okay," I croaked.Mom had succeeded in making me cry with just a phone call. Then, I heard Dad's voice. "Harper, are we having an omelet today? Because I think you just burnt it."Mom's embarrassed voice sounded from the phone. "Oops, sorry."I smiled with tears. Dad and Mom loved and trusted each other. Surely, Colin and I would be like that, too. I understood my mom's apprehension. She wasn't doubting Colin or holding any prejudice against him because Felix and Aunt Melinda used to hurt me.She was merely worried about me. She didn't want me to get hurt again. I had evidence to prove Colin's commitment, and if I showed Mom that video, her doubt would vanish.However, I couldn't do that. At the beginning of the video, Colin talked about serious matters, but anything beyond that was inappropriate for a child or my parents to watch. I couldn't show it to Mom.I cried a lot, so my eyes were red, and my face was messy. Therefore, I washed my face again and tidied myself before leav