Waylon couldn’t help but feel warmth coursing through his veins when he heard Richard’s worry.
Despite being Diamond’s friend, he was asking that out of concern. That alone, was truly touching and he felt like Diamond’s friends were likeable.
"Do you know how we met?" Instead of answering, Waylon threw a question at Richard.
Richard shook his head, as he honestly didn’t know. After all, Diamond had never shared much about her love affairs, except for what could be shared.
"I saw her online, and my first thought was, how could a person be so beautiful? I was attracted by her beauty, her antics, generosity and the love she has for her fans. I couldn’t help but ask myself, how come I have never seen such a person when I have been a local for years?
The more I watched her broadcasts, the more I got drawn towards her. I started wondering what it was like to meet her in real life. She looked like someone in a dream. Near and yet, far away.
Watching her with those other guys online, it made my heart ache though I had a girlfriend. It was after a while, I realized that I have fallen for her. She didn’t even know me and yet ....." he couldn’t help but laugh deprecatively as he thought about the past.
Richard was astounded as he listened. He had never thought that there were crazy people in the world. If he excludes Eric. Anyway, to think that Waylon had fallen for Diamond when she was busy flirting with other guys in her livestream. He was starting to see the young man’s perseverance as well as determination.
Perhaps, he didn’t have to worry much about him.
"Watching her smiling at other guys, made me feel this pain. I knew that I was jealous but with time, I started asking myself. Do I even have the right to be jealous?
Why shouldn’t such an exquisite woman, with so many abilities and capable be surrounded by men? Its just like when they say a capable man is never short of women around him. So, why can’t that be used on women as well?
Moreover, if someone like her can only be with one man, then doesn’t that mean men like me would never have a chance?"
Richard, this time, didn’t know what to say but listened with profound shock.
This young man was truly eloquent. Listen to him justifying Diamond, as if everything was a normal thing.
He could tell how shipped Waylon was. The young man had fallen deep into the charmer’s tricks. It wouldn’t be long before he was official.
Of course, it would be a bonus, if when the time comes. He would remain composed.
He was kind of curious to see Diamond and her lovers together.
Waylon truly appreciated this chat. He listened attentively as Richard spoke.
"As you have seen, Diamond is a good girl. As men, we tend to have these egos that knows no bound. We want to be richer than the women and just be above them. However, we both know that Diamond’s level is something that we might never reach.
As her friend, I still don’t know how many industries she is in. She is very low-key as you have seen. So, man-to-man, I just want you to always remember that if she chooses you, then don’t overthink. Just do your best to move at your pace to follow your dreams. Don’t do anything willful to try to overcome her. You understand what I am trying to say, right?"
Waylon chuckled lightly when he heard that and nodded.
"I understand that part perfectly," he agreed to Richard’s words.
He had stopped thinking that he could surpass her. He might as well follow her advice, follow his dreams and become the better version of himself. After all, they say that the greatest competitor is yourself.
One should always aim to improve himself, instead of chasing others out there.
Why waste time on unnecessary things?

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