Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 765

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Although the heat was too much to handle during daytime in South Africa, gusts of wind would blow every now and then from the north to bring in blissful cool moments, making the weather enjoyable and pleasant.

In a hammock tied down to two willow trees, was Shirley lying down and relaxing in the shade. Snug and cozy, she listened to the sound of the birds and crickets singing along.

Not long after, a sound of footsteps treading on the grass drew closer. Shirley did not rise up from her spot to see who it was, and kept swaying on the hammock until the person stopped in front of her.

"I didn't expect you'd enjoy your time here," came the person's voice.

"Why ever not?' questioned Shirley, glancing up at the person. "Listening to the birds and the crickets sing, you'd be surprised at how brilliant of a band they can be together. Truly, this is the song of nature. The most original and wonderful song," she complimented.

Frowning, the indifferent person asked, "Shouldn't you be worried about Brian?"

"There's nothing to worry about at the moment," Shirley grimaced, "Molly and Mark have returned to him. I think they can handle him better this time. More importantly," her smile grew as she continued, "what can I do when I'm all the way here?" A glint of confidence in her eyes affirmed her belief in Molly's ability to settle things with Brian. Adjusting herself in the hammock, she resumed, "Now that I know that Brian's been faking about his Amnesia, do you think I should inform Molly?" She pursed her lips together while deep in thought. "Maybe I shouldn't. It'll only put all of Brian's efforts go in vain. You have no idea how depressed he was when they left. I remember him crying in my arms all night." She sighed. "It, quite literally, tore his heart out," Then she averted her face again, her eyes shining in an intelligent light as she continued her speech, "But you know me. I can't stand keeping a secret either, especially when I see that Molly's hurting just as much as Brian. This is why I'd rather wait a little longer here. It beats staying in A city and watching them fight with each other. I'll just show up when my time comes," she said in a slow and determined voice.

"When your time comes? What's that supposed to mean?" the person asked, puzzled.

Thinking of her plan unraveling amused Shirley more than she expected. Although she could not wait to set it in motion, timing was of the essence to make her plan work. Grinning at the person, she rose to sit upstraight in the hammock. Her legs hung down, tiptoeing the ground. With eyes flickering a brilliant, sly glint, she said, "I can't reveal anything about my plan right now. Just bear in mind that when the right time comes, my plan would play a vital role in the entire situation."

The person was not impressed by her answer. "I just don't want you to push Brian too hard. The harder you push, the more rebellious his actions become," the person sighed, and sat on the tree stump next to Shirley. "Their relationship has fluctuated more times than I can count in the past six or seven years, and they've become more and more sensitive about anything that happens between them. One mistake or flaw could lead to a negative outcome," the person reminded.

"I don't think so. As long as they're still in love, I'm sure my plan will work," Shirley retorted, getting off the hammock. "I forgot to tell you. I'm leaving for London after tomorrow. Park Shin Chun is having his music world tour," she said in a casual tone.

"Are you going by yourself?" he asked with worry etched on his face.

"Of course not!" Appearing like a small kid that managed to snitch a candy from the candy store, Shirley grimaced at the person with glee, "I'm dragging Richie along with me."