Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom novel Chapter 145

145 ‘First kiss‘ at 15 

Lolita could feel the pain coming from Jeslyn as she sang. She didn’t look like she was singing someone’s song but rather, it felt like she was telling her story. She also picked up a mic and joined her but instead of singing the same thing, Lolita remixed the 419 

song. 

While Jeslyn sang Celestine’s part, Lolita sang hers, both of them doing a wonderful duet. 

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You broke me, I swear 

Cause I thought you something 

It hurts so, I swear 

Cause I thought you were real 

I don’t know, how to live 

But not anymore 

It breaks me… 

Not anymore 

Don’t tell me to move on 

Cause I’m already moving on 

When I can’t understand it 

I don’t need to understand 

Don’t tell me to let go 

I’m already letting go 

When it feels like I’m choking 

On love from friends 

It hurts, it’s painful, it hurts, and I’m dying. 

The love from friends is so overwhelming 

You can’t help but feel that way 

We are here for you 

We gonna make you laugh 

We gonna make you cry 

Cause you are so special 

Whoever hurt you 

Don’t deserve to see you cry 

They are worthless 

1/4 

They are useless 

They are confused and that’s how they’re gonna liveeeeeeec ece eee eee eee eee eeeeee… 

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Jeslyn had stopped singing and was looking at Lolita who was still singing. Her heart moved to know 

this was for her. Lolita opened her arms while still singing and embraced Jeslyn. 

Jeslyn couldn’t hold back the tears that were biting her eyes as she let them pour like rain. 

“It’s ok, you’ll be fine, Rose, let it all out.” Lolita consoled. 

“Clap, clap, clap!” Rubenstein gave a prolonged clap and a standing ovation. “Th- that was beautiful. You sang so well and in good harmony. It felt like you’ve practiced it so many times. That’s cool.” 

Lolita rolled her eyes and broke the hug. “Of course, did you think it wouldn’t be nice?” She ignored Ruben who was awkwardly rubbing his long hair and turned to face Jeslyn. “How are you feeling 

now?” 

“Thank you, I’m doing a lot better.” She smiled. 

Reuben left the girls to go buy drinks. When he returned, the girls were already seated and were listening to other heartbreak songs from Celestine. The mood was already gloomy, so it wouldn’t have helped. However, he wasn’t going to let them continue to be like this, so he came up with an idea. 

On his return, he met the girls talking. He gave out the bottle of drinks but before he could the words that were stuck in the back of his throat, Lolita beat him to it. 

“…That’s good to know… the day is still long, how about we play some games?” 

“G–good idea! I- I was just about to say that.” Ruben chimed in. 

say 

“That’s a good improvement. You’ve finally started to think like humans do.” Lolita chuckled. “So what game should we play?” Lolita asked Jeslyn. 

“You two should carry on.” Jeslyn shook her head. 

“Certainly not!” 

“No” 

They both chorused. Jeslyn got dragged to the sofa while Lolita and Ruben fought to choose a game. In the end, Ruben chose truth or dare. 

Lolita went first and spun the bottle to be used as a spinner. Lolita was still the first to go after the spin. She bemoaned before she said grumpily. 

“Who is asking the questions?” 

No one said anything. Ruben was waiting for Jeslyn to respond but since she didn’t, he replied; “I will… What are you most scared of.” 

“Wait, what is the punishment for a dare?” Jeslyn hurriedly asked. She wasn’t listening when they 

started.