"Ever since we had sex, you wanted to be with me and I didn't reject you. Afterwards, you've been pestering me for four whole years, and I didn't say anything either!"
As his voice got closer and closer, I realized that I was indeed fascinated by him. I couldn't help but clench my hands.
"Actually, I always knew you loved me. I just didn't show it. You should consider yourself lucky. I allow you to be around for four years. I was easy on you!"
I suddenly opened and fixed my eyes on Marlon. What he had said wrung my heart. Actually, he had already said like this. Every time he put these words, he was domineering and arrogant. And this time, he spoke with great magnanimity as if he was wronged.
"Rachael, now I offer you a chance to stay by my side. Aren't you happy about this?" Marlon said. We exchanged looks. I could hardly stop myself from being tempted by him, but I had to do so as he was heartless.
I felt extremely bitter. However, what was even more pathetic was that I still expected that he would love me.
Or at least, he had feelings for me and wished to foster a bright future with me. Marlon was so proud that he wouldn't come to Kieran easily.
I stared at him and asked word by word, "Marlon, did you fall in love with me?"
"Rachael, you better not flatter yourself!" Marlon said clearly in a cold tone. I felt miserable at his words.
I said with a smile, "Marlon, leave the chance to Alicia. I believe that she will like your proposal!"
"Alicia is my fiancée...."
I interrupted and gave him a mocking smile, "I know she is your fiancée and you loved her. She's worthy of the best thing in this world! So, you'd better be loyal to her and just get off my back. Two days later, I will be engaged to Kieran!" With that, I shook off Marlon's hand and turned around to leave.
Marlon suddenly grabbed my hand and said, "Rachael, it's you who promised to stay by my side forever!"
I turned to look at him and said slowly, "So what? I regret it now!"
Without turning round, I left soon.
I felt extremely bitter. It was sunny outside, yet I found my inner self in darkness.
It hurt!
Marlon, it turned out that it hurt all the time as long as I loved you!
I'd rather not meet and fall in love with you. I wished I could never understand love, so I probably wouldn't be painful any longer.
However, it was too late to be regretful. I touched my belly with my hands. For the sake of the baby, I couldn't give Marlon up to Alicia.
Thinking of this, I wondered if I was too tough and if Marlon would hate me. However, something occurred to me. It seemed that Marlon had changed his attitude to me since I stopped showing affection to him and left him alone. He used to insult and mock me.
I probably could try a different way.
When I lost in thought, Everly called me. She must have come to ask me why I was late for work. I didn't answer the phone, but I hurried to the bus stop and waited for the bus.
It was burning hot in the summer, and I was all sweaty after standing for a while. Suddenly, I felt like I was stared at by someone. I looked around and saw an old lady, who was shabby and unkempt, standing in a corner glaring at me.
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