Monica and Benjamin stood at a distance, watching the shocking scene. They looked at each other in surprise and couldn't believe what was happening.
"Oh, my God! Are my eyes deceiving me or is Maggie kissing that man in front of everybody? I can't believe it! She's so brave," Monica said, opening her eyes wide with joy.
"That's right. You saw what you saw. I'm curious about this man. Who is he?" Benjamin asked, smiling.
Monica shook her head and replied, "Ah, I don't know for sure, but maybe he is the Mr. Right in Maggie's heart." She wanted to look closer, so she stood on tiptoe, craning her neck. But she still couldn't see Edgar's face because of the distance. "Ah, it's too far. He is tall. That's all I know. Is he from the S Army?" Monica asked, intrigued.
"Oh, I think we both know the answer to that question! Maggie has not been herself after she interned with the S Army. It is obvious that this man is a member of the S Army," Benjamin shrugged nonchalantly as he replied.
Maggie's bold gesture of sentimentality made her stand out in the crowd. Her kiss drew the attention of everyone passing by. Public displays of affection made people curious and drew their attention. 'Oh, my God, what a sweet couple!' the people around them thought, moved by her intimate kissing of Edgar.
Immediately, they launched into discussions about Maggie and Edgar. The chatter, bustle and noise of several people speaking at once filled the whole clearing. Outside the school gate, Maggie grabbed Edgar by his shirt, her eyes welled up with tears of delight. She kissed his lips to make sure that she wasn't just imagining things and then she pressed her face into his warm chest.
Edgar felt upset when he saw that she was crying. "I'm so sorry that I kept you waiting for so long. You've done so much for me," he said gently. Then, he tipped her chin upwards and kissed her back.
His passionate kiss made Maggie feel his love, and all of the pain and longing of the past months vanished. As their kissing finished for the moment, she rested her head on Edgar's chest and relaxed into his powerful arms. She felt a great sense of calm descend over her as she listened to his heartbeat.
Wilson looked at them and thought, 'I thought Edgar would always be afraid to confess his true feelings to Maggie. But he finally did it! It's great to see this. Maybe I will have a chance to attend their wedding party in future?' "Wow, look at this sweet couple!
They are kissing each other!
That's so lovely!" people around them chorused happily, clapping their hands in delight. Seeing the happy couple and their tender affections, these people felt quite envious. In an instant, Maggie and Edgar became a sensation, drawing the attention of the whole campus. 'God, I'm in trouble. There are so many people watching us. What am I going to do?' Maggie brooded in Edgar's arms.
The National Defense University was an austere place.
Students were to submit themselves to the University's strict discipline and learn how to behave in a military school. No doubt Maggie's behavior violated the discipline code. She might be given a severe punishment for instigating this chaos! Trying to stay calm, she wondered what to do.
But she burst into laughter when she looked up at Edgar's face. "Ah, it isn't that bad. You are here with me and we will be punished together. We share our joys and sorrows, right?" Maggie said, a grin slowly spreading across her face.
"Really?
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