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Somebody That You Loved 47. Small Fireplace
A strange feeling arose in Bonita’s heart when she heard that the man she despised was no longer alive. Yet there was an odd sense of relief and delight. She was quite certain Jeremy would cheer at the thought that their mother finally reaped what she had sown.Silence engulfed the room, broken only by the clinking of utensils. Edith ate with an ever-changing expression—at times distant, somber, lost as if reminiscing, and, most of all, exuding a sense of unfamiliarity that Bonita could easily recognize."What have you been doing to support yourself all this time?" Bonita asked after washing the dishes.Edith motioned for her to follow into the dimly lit living room, illuminated only by a reading lamp. She sat on a long sofa facing a small fireplace—smaller than the one in the main living room—and offered Bonita a box of praline chocolates lying on the table.Bonita’s initially hesitant steps turned firm as she realized this wasn’t her mother’s bedroom. She didn’t like imagining her m
Last Updated : 2024-12-20Somebody That You Loved 48. The Memo
"Bonita must have gone somewhere," Jeremy muttered."I saw her packing her suitcase this morning. I thought it was because she was going out with you. She said you two were going on a date," Melissa said, her gaze sharp as it landed on Benjamin, who was seated on the living room sofa. "She looked so beautiful today. I'm sure she wasn’t lying when she said she’d meet you."Melissa's repeated mention of "Bonita looked so beautiful" only deepened Benjamin's guilt. The gift he was supposed to give Bonita weighed heavily in his pocket, just as the guilt burdened his heart. Alongside it was a small memo handed to him by a restaurant server, written in Bonita’s handwriting: I know who you're meeting. I won't interfere.Benjamin didn’t tell Jeremy or Melissa about the memo. He thought Bonita just wanted to avoid him and would come home later in the evening. But as the hours dragged into the early morning and Bonita still hadn’t returned, his worry began to consume him. Her phone had been unre
Last Updated : 2024-12-20Somebody That You Loved 49. The Idea of Love
Spending the entire night listening to Edith's stories left Bonita wide awake, her exhaustion and sleepiness dissipating. To her, talking to her mother felt like gossiping with Velica. When her mother had left her years ago, all she had known was the sense of being abandoned and unloved. But now, after learning the truth, she regretted not visiting her sooner.The emptiness Edith felt after leaving Jeremy and Bonita had taught her the true meaning of love. When she married Nolan, she believed life would be unhappy without Frans. But after leaving Nolan and her children to be with Frans, she realized it wasn’t Frans she truly loved.Edith had been in love with the idea of love. She was trapped by her own romanticized notions of a lost love. What she loved was the feeling of being in love—not love itself.When she realized that her real love was in a place she could no longer reach, the only thing she could do was keep track of the people she loved through social media. She confessed to
Last Updated : 2024-12-20Somebody That You Loved 50. Powerless
Benjamin visited every hotel in Bonita’s city over several days. Frustration mounted as hotel staff repeatedly turned him away, citing guest confidentiality, but his determination did not waver.He scoured every shop Bonita frequented, clinging to the hope of encountering his fiancée, yet his efforts yielded nothing. He returned to his apartment only to shower and change before resuming his search, combing through the city’s hotels and stores in vain.By the next day, the last name that came to Benjamin’s mind was Zayna. He wasn’t convinced Bonita would visit her, but it was worth a try. Thus, he found himself at Zayna’s apartment in the dead of night.“What are you thinking? It’s nearly two in the morning! Come back tomorrow,” Zayna snapped irritably through the intercom, spotting Benjamin outside her door looking disheveled and desperate.“Please, Zayna. My fiancée has gone missing. I just need to know if she’s with you.”Zayna was about to walk away when Benjamin pounded on the doo
Last Updated : 2024-12-21Somebody That You Loved 51. Stay in Touch
Years ago, Mea's departure brought a sense of relief, even though Benjamin often felt her absence. Still, that feeling was somewhat alleviated because they remained connected through phone calls and messages.Being childhood friends had made Benjamin and Mea’s relationship resemble that of siblings. Neighbors frequently asked Benjamin about Mea’s well-being even after she moved away, as though they instinctively knew the two would always stay in touch.Hot summer days used to be spent by Benjamin and Mea at one of their houses, enjoying ice cream together. After Mea left, Benjamin faced summer days alone in his home. Jenna repeatedly invited him to join her and her siblings at the backyard pool to cool off, but Benjamin stayed in his room all morning, engrossed in messaging Mea via his computer.They endlessly discussed Mea’s new neighborhood: the bakery she mentioned for the thirtieth time, the routes around her new home that became a recurring topic after school, and even her lunch
Last Updated : 2024-12-22Somebody That You Loved 52. Always Will
"Can’t you see I’m working?" Velica asked with a cold stare at Benjamin, who had come to her salon. Velica had already asked him to wait, but Benjamin insisted on following her around as she busily styled a female client’s hair, changing it from curly to straight and dyeing it turquoise."Please, help me," Benjamin pleaded.Velica glanced at him through the mirror, feigning pity. "Boo will be fine.""You’ve talked to her?" Benjamin’s eyes lit up with hope."No. I’m saying that because she’s my best friend. I know she’ll be fine." Velica’s hands didn’t pause as she spread the dye onto the client’s hair. "She’s your fiancée. Why don’t you think the same way? Boo isn’t a child anymore. She’s free to do whatever she wants."Benjamin ruffled his hair in frustration. "We’re getting married in a few days! How can I not panic when she suddenly disappears?"Velica sneered. "Isn’t that because of your own actions?"Benjamin stared at her, stunned. "You know I met Mea?""Who is Mea?" Velica aske
Last Updated : 2024-12-23Somebody That You Loved 53. Free Meals
Bonita had been cycling around the city for over three hours using a borrowed bicycle from one of Edith’s employees, where Edith’s butcher and fish shop was located. At the time, Edith was busy at her shop, hosting two marketing representatives from a major company who were pitching a business collaboration.Bonita explored various bookstores, bakeries, ice cream parlors, and clothing shops. Her stomach was full from all the snacks she indulged in, and her heart felt slightly lightened. It had been a long time since she had wandered alone, though it felt odd. This would have been much more enjoyable if she were with Velica.Sitting at a countryside-themed café, Bonita ordered a cup of coffee and started reading a newly purchased book. The sunlight streaming through the nearby window illuminated her, making her stand out. Several men attempted to strike up conversations, but she politely dismissed them with a friendly smile and a few courteous words.Just as she turned the page, her ey
Last Updated : 2024-12-24Somebody That You Loved 54. Bachelorette Party
Bonita's gaze shifted from her mother to her father, who were sitting side by side in the car, blurring in her vision due to the overwhelming aura of love between them. She almost screamed in frustration, unable to bear their pretense of indifference, but her mother’s house was now just within reach.She stepped out of the car first, hoping to avoid her parents. Dragging her father's suitcase from the trunk, she realized too late that she had to wait for her mother to unlock the door before entering.Nolan, trailing behind, glanced at the wooden house with a melancholic expression. He could imagine Edith living alone here for years and the time he spent without her, surrounded only by the noise of Jeremy and Bonita filling his own home.“I’ll put your suitcase in Jeremy’s room,” Bonita said to Nolan, leaving the living room. She hoped her parents would find a way to communicate properly because they spent more time exchanging glances than words.Edith, about to sit in the living room,
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Somebody That You Loved 69. Edith Sadness
While Nolan regretted his decision to let Edith go with Velica—resulting in his wife crying over years of neglecting Bonita—Bonita herself was enjoying solitude, wandering through a local fruit and vegetable market in a neighboring country’s countryside. In her handmade shopping bag, Bonita had already purchased at least two kinds of fruit and some vegetables but was still eager to explore more.The sweet and inviting aroma wafting from a pastry and bread stall drew her closer. She bought two apple pies and a few buns to snack on while continuing her stroll through the market.When a woman accidentally bumped her arm, Bonita turned to look. The woman apologized before walking away. Bonita shook her head dismissively but froze as she locked eyes with a man smiling at her. Confused, she glanced over her shoulder, thinking the smile wasn’t meant for her. Yet, no one else nearby seemed to be the recipient.When Bonita turned back, the man was already approaching her. Her instinct warned h
Somebody That You Loved 68. Tired of Being Single
"Call me if my sister contacts you," Jeremy demanded as he approached the departure gate at the airport."She’ll call you if she wants to," Velica replied disinterestedly, hugging Melissa. "Take care of yourself. Living with him won’t be easy."Melissa glanced at Jeremy, who was still grumbling. "We’ll be fine, but please let me know if you hear anything about my sister-in-law. I’m really worried about her. She’s independent, reliable, and all that, but she’s still my sister-in-law. I don’t want her to face trouble without anyone to help her.""Sorry, even if she contacts me someday, I’ll keep it to myself because I don’t trust you. You’d go straight to Benjamin.""No, I promise I won’t tell Benjamin anything about her. If you must know, he’s disappeared too. I’ve had a hard time reaching him since the wedding ...." Melissa’s words trailed off as her gaze met Edith’s, who quickly averted her eyes."He’s disappeared?" Velica asked, intrigued."I once called Jenna. She cried before I co
Somebody That You Loved 67. Terrible Mother
"Can you stop worrying about your sister? She's not a child. She’ll come home once she’s done having fun," Nolan said as he closed the book in his hands, annoyed by Jeremy barging into his study once again without knocking."Can’t you show even a little concern for her? She’s your daughter!" Jeremy snapped, slumping into the chair with frustration."As you’ve said, she’s my daughter, and I do care about her. But I trust that she’ll be fine. She’s heartbroken right now—let her do whatever she needs to heal. She decided to leave on her own. Can’t you respect her decision?""Honestly, I can’t. She’s never been away from this house for so long. This home is her only safe haven. If she really wanted to live on her own, she’d have bought a house or an apartment long ago.""Things change, Jeremy. Your sister chose to leave, and she made that decision consciously. Accept it," Nolan replied, his lips twitching with irritation.Jeremy's brows furrowed in disbelief, unable to comprehend his fath
Somebody That You Loved 66. An Idiot
Uncertain of what more he could do to find Bonita, Benjamin was almost tempted by his old friend’s sudden offer of help. The man’s powerful family connections and vast social network could make it easy to trace Bonita, even though she was traveling the world with a different nationality.To mask his vulnerability, Benjamin accepted an invitation to drink in the friend’s hotel room. Too late, he realized the man had hired several escorts to join them.“I’m leaving,” Benjamin declared after downing his final glass, rising unsteadily and leaning against the wall for support.“Oh, come on! They’re just here to drink with us. They won’t bother you unless you let them touch you,” said Tristan, arms outstretched, his half-empty glass in hand.“They’re here for you, not me.”The slam of the door punctuated Benjamin’s exit. Tristan turned to the women with an amused smirk. “What an idiot, huh?”The women nodded like puppets. Their lives, sadly, were pawns of money, hired to entertain.Slamming
Somebody That You Loved 65. Selfish
When Bonita shared her travel experiences on her blog and social media, Benjamin struggled even to write about the feeling of losing his former fiancée in his journal. While Bonita felt lazy about continuing her journey, Benjamin was still desperately trying to find a way to locate her. When Bonita laughed with new people she met along the way, Benjamin was overcome with frustration, cursing himself for failing to find the woman he loved. While Bonita slept in her campervan in the middle of the forest, Benjamin spent his nights sleeping on the roadside in his beloved Jeep.Benjamin crossed the country border before Bonita. He drove toward Mount Roraima, assuming she might head there. Unbeknownst to him, Bonita had altered her travel plans to visit nearby places before venturing further away.An experienced adventurer, Benjamin was accustomed to spending time in the wilderness. Sleeping on the ground or camping on mountain peaks was no burden for him. He knew how to collect water and i
Somebody That You Loved 64. Wedding Photos
Bonita’s travel plans, carefully crafted back at Edith’s house, shifted completely after she acquired the campervan. Both her destinations and timelines were now open-ended. She ventured into directions that hadn’t been part of her original itinerary and stayed in various places for as long as she pleased.One time, she camped in a forest far from any settlements for several days. The sound of animals and flowing rivers soothed her broken heart. The solitude, free from human interference, refreshed her soul in ways she had never imagined.Her habit of regularly purchasing branded clothes, bags, and accessories gradually disappeared. Bonita became more selective about her purchases, surprising herself with how much this approach reduced her stress. She found a newfound sense of relief in being surrounded by fewer belongings.While she was in the savanna, Eddison sent her official wedding photos of Nolan and Edith. The heat Bonita had felt under the blazing sun vanished the moment she s
Somebody That You Loved 63. Expectations VS Reality
Intrigued by Irena, Bonita decided to extend her stay at the inn. The aloof old woman gradually warmed up after Bonita brought her half a dozen donuts from a stroll around the inn. In return, Irena offered her a cup of coffee for free.Irena pursed her lips after sipping her coffee, "What do you want from me?""I want to get to know you.""Is that all? No pity because I’m living alone in a city far from where I was born?""No. I think you’re amazing for building this inn all by yourself.""Don’t end up like me, young lady. Living alone like I do is miserable. I have no one to talk to .…”Bonita gave a faint smile. "I could be your friend."Irena sighed. "You’d still be a stranger to me. Sooner or later, you’ll leave this place. When I say someone to talk to, I mean someone for a lifetime.""I have a best friend who’s happy to listen to me. I could be that kind of friend for you.""Foolish girl. I don’t mean a friend. I mean a life companion. Someone to be there for you through thick a
Somebody That You Loved 62. Another Favor
"What if I'm not the person you're looking for?"Eddison let out a relieved sigh upon hearing Bonita's voice. The woman who had caused such a stir throughout the day had finally called him. More than that, he was glad she chose to reach out to him. He still remembered how she had once offered him her new phone number, only for him to refuse it."Sorry for troubling you, and thank you. I’ve seen the photos of my parents' wedding on Velica’s social media, but I want to ask for their official wedding pictures from you.""You will have to pay for that," Eddison said with a wide grin. "Tell me where you are.""As far as I recall, I only offered you my new number, not my location. In case you’ve forgotten, you declined my offer back then. Now, I’m reluctantly using this number to thank you," Bonita replied, her tone intentionally light, hoping to sway Eddison to comply with her request."And to ask for another favor. You know, services like this require payment."Bonita glanced out the rest
Somebody That You Loved 61. The One
I canceled our wedding. I’ve returned Jenna’s ring and transferred all the money you spent on the wedding back to your account. The wedding suit I had made for you is yours to keep. I left it on the chair.There’s a wedding invitation card for you on the table. My parents are getting married in place of our wedding. I don’t expect you to attend because my father and Jeremy would be furious if they found out what happened. I left the card so you’d know.I wish I could say all of this to you in person. I’ve already said some of the things I wanted to, but you might not remember them when you wake up.I love you. Truly.My love for you is still the same as I write this. I canceled the wedding not because I hate you.When I first met you, I thought you were crazy for proposing to me before getting to know me better. I’d never been interested in falling in love before meeting you, but your presence kept haunting me. You kept pursuing me, and eventually, I gave in. I’m not even sure when I
