I’m Someone Else

Chapter 149

Thomas looked at the people Philip waved at. It was Beatrice and Draco. Draco was Felice’s brother. The sight of this family evoked some memories for Thomas.

Being with Felice was the happiest time of his school life, but alas, time changed a once-kind woman into a gold digger. All the time and money Thomas spent on her was a waste, but Thomas didn’t regret it. Perhaps that’s what it means to be young.

Back then, he did like Felice a lot. Even though a lot of people called him stupid, he didn’t think he did anything wrong. To like someone meant to do his best so they could be happy. He didn’t do anything wrong giving her almost all of his money.

Beatrice and Draco came closer. Beatrice looked at Thomas and smiled. “You’re taller and more muscular now. The military trains you well, I see.” Good. Money’s not the only thing he gained from the military. He’s gained a good body too. He did give us all his money, so I’d feel bad for him if money was the only thing he got.

“Felice will be here in a minute. Did you two fight? What happened? You’ve been together for eight years. Eight whole years. I don’t think you should break up over something trivial. That’d be a waste.” Felice had been hiding the truth about the breakup, so Philip had no idea what happened. He tried to ask her, but she wouldn’t say a word.

“What are you talking about, you oaf?” Beatrice chided. What does he mean that they can’t break up over something trivial? Do you want your daughter to marry a poor soldier? Are you stupid?

Even Draco said, “Yeah, Dad. You can’t say that.”

Philip was a little dumbfounded that his family was chiding him. What? Did I say something wrong?

“You’re a good kid, Thomas, but love isn’t something you can force. Now that you’re out of the military, you can start anew. Find someone who suits you. I know you’ll be happy,” said Beatrice ‘sincerely’.

However, Thomas thought she was a hypocrite. Do you think I’m stupid? Besides your husband, everyone’s looking down on me. I’m no longer in the military, but so what? I might not make any money, but I’m not leeching off you. When your family was in the dumps, I was the one who pulled you out. You guys were oh-so-nice to me back then, but now you’re looking down on me? Do you know no shame? I’m not bringing up what Felice did because I don’t want to relive the memory and I’m trying to keep things amicable between us. I can’t believe you’re saying this to me, you shrew. Don’t you feel disgusted?

Thomas shot Beatrice and Draco with a look of disgust. He wasn’t going to waste his time on scum like them, then he turned around to look for Olivia. She was in a shop, picking her clothes out, and he approached her.

“Tho—”

“Shut it!” Beatrice cut Philip off and gripped his arm tightly.

Philips gasped in pain.

“Let’s go, Dad. It’s a waste of time talking to that poor pauper of a soldier. We should leave.”

“Poor pauper of a… He paid for your mother’s surgery and your education! I…”

“I told you to shut up!”

Philip looked at his wife in confusion. What? But they used to be really nice to him. What are they doing? Why are they stopping me from having Felice and Thomas talk it out? All I want is for them to clear their misunderstanding.

Before Philip could do anything, Beatrice had pulled him away. We’re not on the same level as him now. We’re rich now, and that pauper is just a retired special force soldier. He’s trash. It’s good they broke up, or I’d have made them break up. I can’t believe you want her to date trash like Thomas. That’s embarrassing.

When Thomas came back to her, Olivia dragged him into a men’s fashion store and picked a suit for him. Then she told him to get changed. When Thomas came out of the dressing room, Olivia had picked out five more suits for him. It’s only been two minutes!

He obliged and changed for Olivia. Thomas was tall and well-built. He could wear any piece of clothing and look good. His features were sharp and sculpted, and he looked dashing. The clothes Olivia picked made him look regal, and even the retail assistant was looking at him with love in her eyes.

“We’re taking everything,” said Olivia. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Thomas nodded and bought everything. He had money, after all. Fashion wasn’t exactly his priority. As long as he had something to wear, he was fine, but since Olivia was happy about shopping, he bought everything.

When they came out of the store, they ran into Felice and her family, and Thomas met Felice’s eyes.

“Ah, Thomas. Felice is here now. You two should talk things out.” Philip held Felice’s arm and led her toward Thomas.