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33. Damn Dress
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"How's your wedding preparation, Boo?" Nolan asked over the phone."Perfect. When will you come home?""Four days before your wedding day. Have you contacted your mom yet?""Not yet. I’m still thinking about what to say to her," Bonita murmured while stroking the unfinished gown for her mother. It only needed some lace and a few layers of embroidery. Jeremy had been incredibly helpful in finishing the gown quickly without a single complaint, even though Bonita could sense how much it bothered him to work on it."Call her soon. She will need time to prepare things.""Do you miss her?"Silence fell. Nolan neither confirmed nor denied it, but the answer was clear to Bonita. Since Nolan had once explained why he decided to part ways with Edith, he hadn’t brought her up again. Nolan had even avoided Bonita by constantly working out of town, sourcing materials or building new connections—excuses that Bonita knew were fabricated."Come home earlier if you’ve wrapped up your work. I miss you.
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Bonita acted indifferent, though inwardly she was elated seeing Jeremy's attempts to persuade Melissa to let them share a room for the night. Jeremy tried everything, from bribing Melissa with her favorite ice cream, cooking her grilled meat, to showering her with compliments all day, leaving Melissa utterly baffled.When Jeremy's true motive was finally revealed, Melissa shot Bonita several unfriendly looks. However, Jeremy managed to convince her that it was the last night he could spend with Bonita before her wedding. Reluctantly, Melissa accepted the strange sibling request.Bonita mouthed a silent apology to Melissa as she entered Jeremy’s room. She secretly hoped Melissa wouldn’t mess up her room that night, though she braced herself for the worst by morning.Jeremy’s room layout was exactly how Bonita remembered it, albeit now crowded with Melissa’s belongings in every corner. The scent of the room no longer carried Jeremy’s distinctive hint of sunlight and earth, but the ambia
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Four and a half years ago, a stir erupted on Bonita's campus when Benjamin began showing up regularly. Initially, the girls speculated that his visits might be connected to a photo he had posted on social media, which suddenly disappeared. But the rumors soon evolved into whispers: Were Benjamin and Bonita in a relationship? Bonita tried to quash the gossip, repeatedly explaining that Benjamin was merely a close friend of her future sister-in-law.No one believed her denials. The gossip shifted to accusations that Bonita was deliberately lying to hide her relationship with Benjamin.“Of course, Boo wouldn’t admit it. Handsome guys need to be hidden from other girls, right? So they don’t get snatched away,” Maria said mockingly to a group of students lounging nearby. To outsiders, her comment might sound like she was defending Bonita. But anyone who truly knew Maria would understand that her presence on campus, given that she wasn’t even enrolled there, was strange enough on its own.“
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"May I hug you?" Benjamin asked suddenly.Bonita turned to him but ultimately said nothing. She thought about how shameless and insensitive he was for not realizing she just wanted to be alone. She had intentionally distanced herself from the crowd as a clear signal that she didn’t want to be disturbed.“Sorry if I’m being forward. I just thought you looked lonely.”“Find another woman who will fall for your good looks. I can assure you, that woman isn’t me,” Bonita snapped as she took a step away. Before she could fully escape, Benjamin gently grabbed her arm. She froze, unsure what she was expecting from him, but perhaps letting him speak wouldn’t be as bad as she imagined.Benjamin shrugged off his dark brown suit jacket and draped it over her shoulders. "Maybe it will keep you warm. The wind here is strong, and you’ll get sick wearing just that dress.”They stared at each other as the wind carried the scent of
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Memories of her time with Benjamin strengthened Bonita’s resolve as she headed to meet Zayna. However, Bonita’s expectations were off. She assumed Zayna would invite her for coffee or something similar at the café they had agreed upon as their meeting spot. To her surprise, Zayna stepped out of the café just as Bonita got out of her car. It made Bonita wonder if Zayna had deliberately chosen a seat by the window to watch for her arrival—or anyone else's—with ease.Zayna carried a bag filled with bread and two plastic cups of smoothies. She looked stunning in a sleeveless blue dress that accentuated her figure. What caught Bonita off guard—leaving her a little flustered and stiff with nervousness—was how Zayna immediately got into Bonita’s car without saying a word, forcing Bonita to get back in as well."Apologies if I startled you, Boo—or is that not your nickname?" Zayna asked casually, placing one smoothie in the car’s center cup holder while sipping t
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Zayna filled an empty plate with grilled meat, fries, vegetables, and toast for Bonita. “You’d better eat first. I’ll give you Mea’s contact and address afterward.”Bonita smiled. “Thank you. I didn’t expect you to be this warm, considering everything you’ve done.”“I might seem like the villain, but that’s not my role,” Zayna said as she casually prepared her own plate. Her tone was as calm as a gentle sea breeze. “You’d probably be surprised if you truly knew me.”“I hope you’re not worse than you seem,” Bonita quipped, cutting into the meat on her plate. “Just so you know, I won’t easily trust the surface of your kindness. You’ve put me through a lot of trouble lately. I really hope today’s meeting doesn’t make things worse.”Zayna chuckled softly. “Well, I hope I can treat you better. You are … Benjamin’s fiancée, right? If I’m not mistaken from that ring on your finger?”Bonita swallowed her food and extended
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The chill that gripped Bonita didn’t come from the surrounding temperature but from within herself. A biting cold emerged from nowhere, filling every cavity in her body, almost freezing her in place. Her tongue felt numb, her thoughts ceased, yet her emotions surged like a storm over the ocean."Mea will confuse you with various suggestions that seem supportive. Who knows what she’s planning when she talks to you with that glowing, fairy-like face of hers?" Zayna asked.Bonita swallowed, bitterness rising as she imagined what it would be like to have someone like Mea as a friend. Her only true friend—Velica—always tried to give her the best advice, even if Bonita often ignored it."What will you do when you meet her?" Zayna asked, her face pale."I'll just greet her and make small talk as a woman who is about to become the wife of her old friend," Bonita replied, trying hard to keep her voice steady.Zayna eyed Bo
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"I’ll leave. You don’t need to feel awkward if you have another appointment."Benjamin quickly moved to block the door, holding Bonita's hand to stop her. She had come all this way to see him. "No, Boo. Really, I don’t have any plans. Let’s go out and grab some food.""Sorry to disappoint you, but I’ve already eaten.""How about a date then?"Bonita smiled. "Are you suggesting we move up our weekend date to today?""Not replacing, just doubling it. We’ll still have our weekend date because I have a surprise gift for you then.""You just ruined the surprise," Bonita teased, trying to suppress an eye roll."Oh, right," Benjamin muttered, looking genuinely disappointed with himself for forgetting."Never mind," Bonita said, pulling his hand gently, urging him away from the bedroom. "We can go for a walk instead.""Wait." Benjamin hugged her waist and led her bac
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A deep, passionate embrace unfolded between the newlyweds as they shared a kiss under an altar set near a mist-covered waterfall. Friends and family cheered joyfully, celebrating the union of two hearts that had journeyed for years across the world to finally find their way back to one another in love.Only a handful of guests were present amidst the cold mountain air, including the bride and groom. It was an unconventional choice of venue, but nothing could deter Bonita and Benjamin from tying the knot after a long relationship filled with uncertainties.The bride's gown and the groom's suit were outfits they had owned for years. The altar was decorated simply with flowers and local foliage, arranged lovingly by Velica and Melissa over several days. Meanwhile, the warm dishes on the table, still steaming, were prepared by David and Zayna.Benjamin broke the kiss and gazed lovingly at his wife, a satisfied smile lighting up his face. “Thank you for letting me spend the rest of my life
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"Stop it!" Bonita admonished sharply.Benjamin’s laughter echoed against the stone walls. He found most of Bonita’s written points reasonable, though a few struck him as utterly amusing. "Are you sure you want to know about that? You might get jealous.""I won’t get jealous as long as you’re honest with me. I’m not jealous of things that belong to the past.""Alright." Benjamin replied, taking Bonita's hand and guiding her to the sofa. His gaze softened as it settled on the woman who, to him, shone brighter than anything else in his world. "Just to clarify, does this mean I’m officially your boyfriend again?""As long as you fulfill all the points written on that paper ..., then yes."The kiss Benjamin placed on Bonita’s lips caught her completely off guard. Before she could think better of it, Benjamin cupped her face, pulling her closer as the kiss deepened into a gentle embrace.Having grown unused to such intimacy after so many years, Bonita tried to match his rhythm. Her arms fou
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"That’s true," Bonita said, her head bowed. She had thought about it countless times—the decision to call off the wedding wasn’t just about Mea. "I went looking for my mother on the day we were supposed to have our date—the day you met Mea. My mother told me everything about her relationship with my father. I did love you, but ... I thought maybe it would be better to rethink the foundation of my feelings. I wasn’t sure if my love for you was pure or if I was in love with the idea of falling in love, like my mother once was with Frans."Benjamin’s hopeful thoughts came crashing down. Though there was still a glimmer of hope, Bonita’s reason for ending their engagement left him feeling empty."To be honest, I doubted whether you truly loved me. Falling in love at first sight is something I’ve always found hard to believe. When I found out about Mea, I thought maybe you only loved me because I might remind you of her.""You two are completely different," Benjamin clarified, his voice pa
Somebody That You Loved 74. Prisoner
All the windows in Tristan's family stone house were barred, forcing Bonita to give up on escaping. She had searched every corner of the house for an opening, but there was no way out. She even tried calling out for help to passersby through the windows, but they ignored her as if unwilling to risk getting involved in helping a prisoner.The crescent moon appeared quickly. Bonita chose to wait patiently for Tristan to return the next day, planning to confront him for locking her up with Benjamin—even though Tristan's words about food and the guest room were accurate.Benjamin had already showered and changed into clothes he found in the wardrobe. He asked Bonita to freshen up and change while he warmed the food in the fridge, but Bonita, too annoyed, refused when she saw that all the women's clothing in the wardrobe consisted solely of sexy nightgowns.Her diamond earrings and white lace dress still clung to her body as she lay on the bed. However, her leather boots had been removed a
Somebody That You Loved 73. Little Secret
"Are you using the same method as when you chose Mea's favorite flowers for our wedding theme?" Bonita asked, her expression grim.Bonita's question froze Benjamin in place. He hadn’t expected her to remember the flowers or even care about them after all these years."I thought I made it clear that I refuse to be anyone’s replacement.""You were never anyone’s replacement, Boo.""Don’t!" Bonita snapped, her voice sharp as she pointed a trembling finger at Benjamin. "Don’t call me that! I will never allow you to call me that!""Alright," Benjamin replied, his voice steady. "Let me say it again so you understand. You were never anyone’s replacement, Bonita."A jolt coursed through Bonita's fingers as he said her name, and she quickly crossed her arms over her chest, shielding herself from the emotional attack threatening to reach her heart."Listen," Benjamin began. "I chose those flowers because my father once gave them to my mother, not because Mea liked them. How did you even think t
Somebody That You Loved 72. Fortune-telling
"I don’t believe in fortune-telling.""Your life must be boring," Tristan quipped as he walked away. He pulled his phone from his pocket and answered a call, his eyes lighting up. "I'll bring her over. Just wait there and make sure you look your best.""Do you work in theater?" Bonita asked casually, assuming the mention of appearances had something to do with it.Tristan laughed as he put his phone back into his pocket. "No. I own a fruit plantation in the west, near where my mother lives.""Wow, I feel honored to know someone so important," Bonita said with a sly smile."It’s useless since you’ve already turned down my date invitation.""Should I regret it?" Bonita teased."You should, but no. You already have a lover. I’m not the kind of man who steals someone else's woman for personal pleasure."Bonita studied Tristan intently. "I could introduce you to Velica. She’s my best friend. She’s been single for a long time, even before I started traveling. Would you like me to introduce
Somebody That You Loved 71. Leather Boots
"Is that your lover?" His gaze fixed on the photo next to Bonita's campervan steering wheel. His expression shifted as he glanced back at her, studying her face more intently.Bonita didn’t respond. She knew exactly which photo he meant—it was a picture of Benjamin. The photo had been there for years."Forget my joke about being your lover. I wasn’t serious.""I wouldn’t accept your date invitation even if you were.""Relax, I won’t count the lunch I offered earlier as a date. The restaurant is two hours from here, but you should wear something a bit more appropriate for an upscale place."Bonita grinned. "I guess this is the perfect occasion to wear my favorite dress again.""You have a dress?" the stranger asked, squinting in mock disbelief."Of course. Actually, I inherited my family’s bridal business. I dress like this," Bonita gestured at her T-shirt and shorts, "because it's more comfortable for driving."He gave her a skeptical look. "Alright. I’ll have to shower at a lodge nea
Somebody That You Loved 70. Little Stinger
Weeks, months, and years went by.Benjamin's desire to find Bonita never waned. He had completely forgotten Mea. In his heart, there was only Bonita. Not even the countless women who flirted with him during his journey to find his former fiancée could divert his heart, not even for a fraction of a second.One thing Benjamin learned from his quest to find the love of his life was that he believed they would meet again at a more appropriate time. This belief gave him the patience to endure whatever life threw at him. If it meant circling the globe hundreds of times, he was willing to do so, as long as it would eventually lead him back to Bonita.However, Benjamin didn’t know that Bonita was deliberately avoiding the places they had once dreamed of visiting together. While he searched for her in their planned honeymoon destinations, Bonita chose to explore other locations.Benjamin observed kangaroos from afar in Australia, while Bonita danced with a group of shepherds in New Zealand. Wh
