The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 503

"You won't understand it." Sheryl felt awkward every time she had to give explanation to anyone regarding her relationship with Anthony. Why was it that except for her everyone thought that Anthony would make the perfect husband for her? Last night it was Shirley and now Sue. This was one question that she was being faced with everywhere. She always avoided discussing this with Sue, but today she felt like putting an end to this topic once and for all. It was the first time she talked about this issue with Sue. She gave a bitter smile and said,"Although we are together with each other these years, actually there is no attraction between us. The passion between couples has never existed in our relationship and I have no special feeling for him even when he holds my hand." Sheryl spoke in a point blank manner.

Sue looked at Sheryl's face with utter disbelief. "So, how about sex?" Sue probed Sheryl out of curiosity.

"What are you talking about?" Sheryl blurted out. She was completely taken aback to be asked such a private question. She was almost on the verge of losing her cool. But then she remembered how supportive Sue had been for her. "We have never even kissed. Leave aside sex."

Sue was shocked. Her eyes almost popped out as she asked,"What? Are you kidding me? Do you mean that you and Anthony even haven't kissed in a three-year-relationship?" Sue had started to realize that it was just a one sided love from Anthony. What she still could not believe was that how a girl could be so indifferent to her boyfriend like Anthony.

'Are they really dating each other? That's incredible!' Sue thought to herself.

"Yes," Sheryl said with a firm voice hiding her embarrassment. From the way Anthony stayed with her like a shadow and took care of her and Shirley, it was obvious for others to assume them to be a couple. However, it was crystal clear in her mind that she had no sexual interest in Anthony. He was just a good family friend to her. Nothing more, nothing less.

"That's really unbelievable. I have never met a couple who can maintain their relationship in this way!" Her eyes wide open as she spoke to Sheryl. "Okay," Sue said, trying to bring herself back from state of shock and look calm. Then she shook her head gently and said in a convincing manner,"Sher, no matter what, I think Anthony is a good man to be your husband. And if you still don't love him, then, please let go of him."

Sheryl agreed with what Sue was saying. She had been with Anthony for three years now and it was indeed high time to consider whether they should move on or not. And not that Sheryl did not think about it before, but she could not even deny the fact that she did not want to lose Anthony as a friend either.

"Yes, I know. I will make a decision after I come back from Y City." Sheryl gave a smile and said,"I really should have a talk with Anthony on this issue."

No matter what decision they would make, Sheryl would always take Anthony as her best friend. Why couldn't a man and a woman be just good friends? Why was it necessary for them to get married? She found a lot of solace and support in Anthony. She could not think of a single day without him. But when it came to romance, she could never give that place to Anthony.

All of a sudden, Sheryl's phone rang, cutting through their conversation and Anthony's name flashed on the screen.

"Where are you?" Anthony asked. Sheryl told him about the Chinese Restaurant where they were dining in. Anthony arrived at the restaurant in a while.

He greeted Sue politely and said to Sheryl,"It's time to pick up Shirley. Do you want to come with me?"

"Oh! Okay, sorry I almost forgot about Shirley," Sheryl said as she hastened to arrange her handbag. Sheryl felt embarrassed as she checked the time. She didn't even realized how soon the time had passed. She excused herself from Sue and said,"I have to pick up Shirley now. See you."

"Okay, see you!" Sue smiled and wave at both of them. Sue then waved at the waiter to get the bill. Anthony stopped her politely and said that he had already paid the bill.

Sue expressed her gratitude with a polite smile. Then as soon as he turned his back to head towards the door, Sue turned to Sheryl and said,"Look! What a perfect man he is! Why don't you love him?"

"Shut up!" Sheryl frowned as she yelled at Sue.

Then Sheryl and Anthony said good bye to Sue and drove to the kindergarten. Sue watched them from behind and thought to herself, 'They look like they are made for each other. What a silly girl Sheryl is that she can't see her love in Anthony!'

When they arrived home with Shirley, Sheryl headed straight to give Shirley a bath while Anthony took over the kitchen for preparing dinner. He gave Sheryl a big smile as she came out of the bathroom with Shirley wrapped cozily in the towel in her hand. Then he said,"Wait a minute. We can have dinner when the soup is ready."

He then said to Shirley,"Shirley, I made your favorite fried tomatoes with eggs. You can eat as much as you want."

Shirley's eyes brightened up instantly. "OK, thank you." Shirley was overjoyed to hear fried tomatoes with eggs. It's incredible how kids find joy in such trivial things.