Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 1291

The military exercise lasted for fifteen days. At the end, the Blue Force with Edgar as its commander won. As a result, the whole of S Army were praised by the chief of general staff. Moreover, Edgar, as the legendary leader, became the undefeated god in their hearts. The God of war, so to speak.

After returning to the barracks, everyone was granted a one-day holiday. On this day, except for the soldiers on duty, everyone could do whatever they wanted to do. They were even allowed to get drunk! Of course, the Eagle Special Brigade was not included.

All soldiers in this special army unit had to keep ready and alert at all times. They never knew when their country could call upon them. Alcohol was definitely prohibited here. However, they could still have a good time together. Eating, playing, and a roaring campfire were all good choices. Enjoying women soldiers' singing songs was also a good option.

Under Edgar's leadership, several cadres were on duty rotation now. They were chatting through two-way radios. They were quite relaxed and exchanged banter and laughter on an open channel from time to time.

Maggie felt sad when she saw that Jake was being fawned about by the other soldiers because of his performance on the battlefield. She was not jealous of him because he was a capable soldier, and she was proud of him. She was angry however, because she hadn't taken part in the battle simulations nor had she managed to induce Edgar to love her.

"What? Are you unhappy?" Garth asked as he walked towards Maggie. He had always been very observant.

Maggie shrugged and shook her head with a small smile.

He stared deeply at her as if he wanted to look through her. Finally, he opened his mouth slowly, "The instructor asked us to send some food to Captain Edgar and..." He looked at the roasted lamb which he was carrying on a tray and said, "You are free now. How about doing us a favor?"

"In what universe am I free?" Maggie refuted with a soft giggle, but thinking of it, she changed her mind at once. "Okay, our leaders work so hard. I'll help."

Looking at her hopeful expression, Garth tried his best to not laugh. He nodded and answered, "Well done. You are a good comrade."

Cathy had hoped that Maggie would agree to help. She had made up the plate which was to be taken to Edgar with the idea of providing Maggie with an opportunity. So as not to be obvious about it, Maggie took food to several soldiers on duty, and then finally, with heart hammering in her chest, she took the roasted lamb's leg to Edgar. A happy smile played on her lips. She rushed over to his duty station at a high speed.

However, her excitement evaporated, like mist before the scorching sun, when she saw Claire hugging Edgar. Her fervor cooled instantly, as if she was doused by ice water.

Maggie froze and just stared at them as her mind had gone blank with shock. After a while, she came to her senses and almost choked on the feelings of bitterness which threatened to overwhelm her. 'Why didn't I think of this? How could a man keep himself calm with a beautiful woman in his arms? According to Benjamin, it's quite easy to conquer a man. I should have just thrown myself at him!'

Maggie thought angrily. She decided that she couldn't run away and take no action. It just wasn't in her to run away from a fight. She was the daughter of William and such a thing could never happen to his daughter.

With thoughts of separating the couple, Maggie rushed to them at a sprint speed, while shouting out, "Captain Edgar! I've brought you some of the roast lamb."

Claire never thought that someone would come here, to an isolated guard post in the dead of night, let alone be interrupted by Maggie, her rival! She instinctively stepped away from Edgar, as Maggie interposed herself between them.

At first Maggie looked at Claire who was embarrassed and then at Edgar who was cool and unperturbed. Maggie wore a surprised expression as if she had only just seen them together this very moment.

'Wait! I have to get into character, ' Maggie thought, as a plan formed. Sniffing emotionally, her eyes reddening with sorrow, she looked at them with an extremely sad expression while asking, "You... What are you doing?"

"Maggie," Claire started, but was cut off.

"How can you call me Maggie? Are you innocent?" Maggie had turned her head to interrupt Claire and then she stared at Edgar as if waiting for his explanation. However, he didn't say a word for a while. She felt a deep ache in her heart and said angrily then, "Why? How can you do this with her?" She didn't even say Claire's name. The woman had lost all significance to her already. "That day, you told me that you would keep away from her only if I would be a good girl. Why do you now cheat on me?" Dramatically, she forced tears from her eyes and allowed her voice to quiver with angst as she thickened the plot. "Edgar, how can you cheat on my heart's commitment after making love to me? And now you step on it like it is nothing! Did our nights of passion mean nothing to you?"

Hearing Maggie's words, Claire widened her eyes, staring at Maggie. Then she turned to Edgar waiting for his explanation. The color had left her face and she looked at him less keenly now.

Frowning slightly, Edgar took in Maggie's performance, thinking that she should choose to be an good actress and perhaps enter Mr. Eric Long's entertainment company.