"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
I took another heart-shaped slice of bread and put it on my plate. Then, I took a knife and cut it through the middle into two identical halves. "You see this? This half is Colin. I'll eat it first, so it becomes a part of my body. It will settle and grow in my heart.""And this half is what I just said. I will eat it and turn it into energy so that I have the strength to do what I will be doing. I will wait for Colin's return in tip-top shape." I took the half representing Colin and ate it. I chewed on it carefully before swallowing it.The bread was delicious. I closed my eyes to savor it. In my mind, Colin's affectionate face appeared, which made the bread taste even sweeter. It was so sweet that it was unforgettable.Colin, I would wait for you. I had announced my decision to everyone, so please don't let me down.Queenie put down her cutlery, placing one hand on my forehead and another on hers. When she realized I wasn't having a feverish delirium, she let out a sigh of relief
I saw the photo in the thread, too. It had captured the moment Winston and I were sitting opposite each other and chowing down the kebab.Due to the camera angle, it looked like Winston and I were very close to each other physically, our heads almost touching each other. Winston's head was slightly raised, looking at me tenderly like a loving boyfriend.I replayed the whole lunch in my mind and couldn't recall the time he gazed at me this affectionately. More and more comments piled on, saying that we would be the most perfect couple at Jesselton College.I went through the whole event in my mind again. This time, I figured out the answer. He wasn't looking at me. He was looking at my fries! What a huge misunderstanding!Right when I was racking my brain to come up with a convincing clarification, Winston replied to the thread.As someone who lived without social media, he sure knew how to compose a succinct explanation, but his explanation also annoyed me slightly."Hi, Winston