Chapter 5

I was stunned hearing what Sunny had said, my memories going back to our university days.

Back then, I knew that Chris had fallen for a girl before, and that the girl had dumped him and left the country when Chris' grandmother died.

I was the one who had stood by him when he was having one of the toughest times of his life, and slowly kept him company until he overcame his hurdles.

On the day of our graduation, Chris confessed to me in front of everyone. The youth walked toward me with a gentle smile on his face. The love and passion he had for me was evident in his expression.

To this day, I still remember how it was a windy day, and how his gaze was passionate but careful as he tried not to let his nervousness show.

He told me, "Will you be with me, Misty? Let me protect you. We'll have our own home together, and I'll never let you be alone. I promise."

I didn't remember how I replied, but I did remember crying. I remembered how he had gently wiped my tears and covered my eye