All Chapters of Somebody That You Loved: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Hours had passed since Bonita left the bridal shop with a sour face, yet her piercing gaze at Benjamin lingered vividly in his mind. There was something unusual about her expression, the same one that had captivated him two weeks ago when he fell in love at first sight. But Benjamin wasn’t sure how to explain the feeling. He knew that her gaze was different from the innocent one belonging to the little girl in the framed photo he was now staring at, even though both were the same person.“Can I keep this one?” Benjamin suddenly asked. He was holding a framed photo that had been sitting on a corner table. He walked to the family room sofa and sat across from Jeremy and Melissa. It was his first visit, yet the house had left a warm impression on him from the moment he stepped in.“Boo will curse you if you take her things without asking for permission,” Melissa scolded, sitting beside Jeremy.“My sister is tough to win over. Just give up,” Jeremy said nonchalantly, his fingers intertwin

The night passed with a sense of relief for Benjamin, knowing that Jeremy was willing to help, and for Bonita, who felt her frustration subside enough to allow her a good night’s sleep. However, it was a restless night for Jeremy and Melissa, who spent hours contemplating how to help Benjamin form a relationship with Bonita. They hoped that if Bonita and Benjamin got together, it might ease the trauma Bonita had been harboring. If their relationship went well, leaving Bonita behind with Benjamin as her companion would grant them peace of mind. A gentle kiss on her forehead woke Bonita at dawn. As she opened her eyes, she found Nolan gazing at her with a mix of worry and relief. She bolted upright upon realizing her father’s presence. “Didn’t you say you’d be home tomorrow?” “I came back earlier after seeing the picture of the man who proposed to you on social media, but it’s gone now,” Nolan replied, sitting beside her. “Tell me, who is he?” Bonita rubbed her forehead, her frustr

Now, Bonita’s sleep was restless. She woke up repeatedly, staring at the clock on the wall in Helga's room, which seemed to move unbearably slow.It wasn’t her first time staying over at someone else’s house, nor was she the type who struggled to sleep outside her own room. However, all her memories of Benjamin from four years ago suddenly flooded her mind, replaying vividly in the dark. Her heart silently screamed, begging for morning to come faster, so those memories wouldn’t drive her to further frustration.Slowly, she sat up with a few pillows propped against her back. Turning toward Helga, who was sound asleep beside her, she made sure her movements didn’t wake her. Helga didn’t stir. Reaching for her phone beside the pillow, Bonita typed a message to Melissa.[Did Benjamin tell you what happened?]A frustrated sigh escaped her lips as she stared at the phone screen. Every passing minute on the clock made her feel more restless. She knew their time difference shouldn’t be an iss

The car Bonita was driving stopped multiple times as waves of pain coursed through her chest. This time, she pulled over just a few meters from her family home, unable to trust herself to drive safely. She sat in silence, trying to calm herself before heading home. A part of her hoped her father wouldn’t notice her mood, which had hit rock bottom.The night had grown late. She left the moment she realized Benjamin seemed to harbor feelings for another woman. She didn’t need a confession from him to confirm it—his eyes had said it all. Bonita had intended to salvage their relationship, but the signs of his love for someone else were undeniable.Ignoring Benjamin's pleas for her to stay, she had fled, evading his Jeep for hours. She craved solitude but had nowhere else to go but her family home. She could have booked a nearby hotel, but that would only remind her of the painful moment when she saw Zayna embracing Benjamin so intimately.Tears streamed hotly down her cheeks, turning her

"Provide clarification immediately! I won’t accept any more excuses," Benjamin demanded over the phone with Zayna.After losing track of Bonita at the intersection, Benjamin returned to his apartment. He was fairly certain she had gone home, but he didn’t bother to chase her. His girlfriend wouldn’t let him in, no matter how much he pleaded or waited outside her door, hoping for pity. Bonita wasn’t one to be swayed by childish gestures, and even Nolan wouldn’t be able to change his daughter’s resolve."I told you before, there’s no need to respond to this. The news will fade on its own. Trust me," Zayna said as she traced the rim of her chamomile tea cup with a freshly manicured finger, her nails painted in a flamingo hue."How can it fade on its own when you keep adding fuel to the fire?" Benjamin countered, dropping onto the couch with a frustrated sigh."What exactly are you referring to?""Your statement claiming that I’m the ideal man. That remark has sparked countless speculatio