I didn't respond. I didn't want to hide my true emotions in front of my best friend.
Queenie gently stroked my hair and asked, "Is there anything you can share with me? Don't keep it in your heart. You'll get sick with worry."
She was right. I was an adult. I had to learn how to handle situations like these on my own. I couldn't ask my parents for advice on everything. It felt good to have a best friend to share my issues with.
So, I told Queenie about Jasmine's injury and that she was going sightseeing with Colin on Saturday.
When Queenie heard the whole story, she felt troubled and couldn't think of a good solution for a long time. The whole matter was so thorough and aboveboard. I was upset because I couldn't find anything wrong with it. Others would accuse me of being ungrateful if I stopped Colin from taking Jasmine out.
That was why I felt disturbed. There was no way I could deny his deeds. It gave me a big headache.
"Tell me the truth, Lulu. Do you believe in Colin so strongly that nothing can shake you?" Queenie held my hands with her cold hands. I grasped her hands back, keeping us warm.
"I believe in Colin. I'll always believe in him as long as he needs it. But the main problem now isn't with me, but with Colin."
I trusted Colin not to betray me when we were in love, but I wasn't sure if his feelings would be swayed by Jasmine's life-saving grace.
I had a similar experience. The decision-making process was particularly difficult.
Queenie clicked her tongue. "That's right. Even if a man swears he loves you, he would still change. If you're overconfident with him, it'll blind you. You'll be hurt in the end."
Before she finished speaking, sadness returned to her. She was probably thinking of her and Flynn's tortured love.
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