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48. The Memo
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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
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"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
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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
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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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Bonita's body plunged into the swimming pool. Her vision blurred as bubbles suddenly surrounded her, but her body instinctively sought to float. "What are you doing?"Jeremy shouted back, his face flushed with anger. "That's what I should be asking you! What are you doing? Your wedding is about to—""Stop it," Nolan interrupted sternly. "Can't you both calm down?"Jeremy turned to Nolan, ready to protest, but his words caught in his throat when he noticed Edith's presence. He hadn’t realized she was there, watching from the living room as Bonita strolled in earlier with a casual air, as if returning from a vacation."Hi, Jeremy," Edith greeted softly, her face tinged with sadness and longing for her eldest child.Jeremy glared at Bonita, pointing accusingly. "Why did you bring her here? I agreed to let her come to your wedding, but I never said she could enter this house again!""Oh, come on. She’s our mom. I couldn’t let her stay in a hotel," Bonita said, dripping wet as she climbed
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The days passed terribly for Benjamin. Losing his fiancée drove him to spend his time drinking until he passed out. Unable to move much due to his empty stomach since returning from the bar, he felt utterly drained.After being escorted home by someone he didn’t recognize, Benjamin decided to stock up on alcohol and finish it all in his apartment. Now, his room reeked of empty bottles and his unwashed body, untouched by water since his last meeting with Velica at the salon.Benjamin was drowning in despair. His upcoming wedding was beyond saving—he felt that with absolute certainty. Bonita must have decided to leave his life for good.The sensation of Bonita's lips on his haunted him vividly every time he took another drink. He clung to that lingering memory, refusing to let go of the last trace of her presence on his body. So, he continued drinking until he blacked out, the faint image of Bonita being the only company in his solitude.He gave up trying to reach for the bottle on the
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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
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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
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"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
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"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
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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
