The Day He Matured

After I completed the task, Brian also closed his eyes and slept, occupying my bed.

I have to admit that he has a very baby face when he sleeps. A love assassin with a baby face.

If I hadn’t lived with him for three years and been tormented by him, I would have thought he was a very naive guy.

“The old wolf in sheep’s clothing. If I put this wolf in a pot and stew it for seven days and seven nights, it probably won’t be soft.”

I sighed, pulled the blanket up to cover him, turned down the fan, turned off the light, took my coat, and went to the sofa to lie down.

I didn’t have any spare pillows or blankets, so I had to use a coat to cover myself.

All night long, I kept tossing and turning, unable to sleep. When will he and I completely end? How can we be happy if we keep tormenting each other and haunting each other’s lives?

I thought what happened this morning had ended this troubled love affair, but now he came again.

What are you thinking, Brian?

I don’t know when I fell asleep. When I woke up, what caught my eye was Brian’s listless face.

His hair is messy, his shirt is disheveled. He looks like a bankrupt guy.

Imagine if Brian was kicked out of the corporation by his grandfather, what would he look like?

He’s probably much worse than he is now.

He sat on the edge of the sofa, right next to my feet, his hands clasped together, his eyes staring at me. On his forehead and both sides of his forehead there are still three red marks caused by me.

“If you’re fine, please go home.” I sat up, pulled my legs back, and spoke tiredly.

“You drove me away, huh?”

There was no anger on that face. His voice is very gentle, volume just enough to hear.

I chose to stay silent and look away. Should I invite him to stay and reminisce about old times with me?

“Bella. Is that the truth? You left me just because you heard the doctor say I would live in a vegetative state, right?”

That’s what Hellen said. Actually, I only heard that from Hellen, I didn’t meet the doctor to ask.

At first, I thought it was reasonable for Hellen to say I abandoned Brian because that was the perfect reason for Brian to let go of his love for me, agree to be with her, obey his grandfather, and receive half of the huge fortune.

However, yesterday, when she acted out in front of me, I wondered why I had to endure the scandal.

Now, I will tell Brian the truth, whether he believes it or not, I don’t care. Because he asked, I will tell.

If Brian believes me, there’s no problem. As long as I don’t return to him, it’s okay. He will still be engaged and married to Hellen, and will still have the right to inherit the property.

And if he breaks up with her because of that, I don’t care. I’m tired of worrying about myself, I can’t keep worrying about him.

If I don’t love myself, heaven and earth will destroy me.

“I know your true identity, Brian. I also know that if you marry someone your grandfather doesn’t like, you will lose everything. So, I chose to leave. I’m not afraid to take care of you, even though you’re in a vegetative state. It’s just that I can’t bear to see the man I love become like that.”

“Love? Do you know what love means? It means having to be by your lover’s side in the most difficult times. You shouldn’t have left me alone and disappeared with the excuse of thinking about my future.” Brian shouted.

“If your grandfather abandoned you, where would you get the money for treatment? Furthermore, even if you recover, there will still be sequelae. I can’t bear to watch you turn from a prince into a commoner. I don’t want to see you miserable like me.” My voice was as loud as his and my throat was sore after I shouted at him.

I don’t know who possessed me, but I talked too much, and I spoke very clearly, like giving a speech.

Maybe this is all the anger I want to vent to him because I was tormented by him just because of a misunderstanding that year.

My tears fell to the floor. I have to admit I’m a person who cries easily.

Brian was not much better, the blood streaks in his eyes gradually appeared, and his tears also overflowed the corners of his eyes. However, it was just a tear and he quickly wiped it away.

“Turns out it was my fault. It’s because I’m weak and incompetent, and don’t make you trust me.”

After saying that, Brian left. I sat still, not daring to look at his back.

How could I trust him at that time? He lay motionless, surrounded by IV tubes and machines, his consciousness was zero. Everything depends only on his grandfather’s kindness.

Okay, let’s end all the hatred here. I’m too tired. Either way, he believed me. That is enough.

After two days, I cut and sewed a simple big floral dress for myself. Thin people have to wear big floral fabrics to look a little fatter.

I thought that after receiving a lot of intravenous fluids, I would gain weight, but I never expected that being tormented by Brian for half a month would make me skinny.

People often say that psychology greatly affects weight.

Looking at my fingers, I remembered that horrific accident. There were nights when I was falling asleep, I was startled and screamed when that scene appeared in my head.

If my love for Brian wasn’t great enough, I would have run away when I saw the fire starting to burn.

I was about to add a small bow to my monotonous white dress when the phone suddenly rang. Seeing that the caller was Mrs. Erina, I quickly picked up the phone.

On the other end of the phone, she sadly informed me that my resignation letter had been signed by Brian, and told me to go into the company and give my health insurance card to complete the procedures to close the social insurance book.

Finally, he let me go. If I had known this in advance, I would have told him the truth sooner so that we wouldn’t torment each other and not cause myself more humiliation.

If I go to the company now, I will meet him, right? Well, consider this meeting as the last one. I should also come to say goodbye to my colleagues and say thank you.

By the time the bus dropped me off at the stop near the company, it was almost ten o’clock in the morning.Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

This is definitely the last time I wear this uniform and also the last time I set foot in a place that has given me a job and supported me for the past two years.

Seeing me appear, Mrs. Erina’s face became sad and her eyes shed tears. My colleagues sitting near my seat also had the same sad expression.

And the people sitting far away were still normal, staring intently at the computer screen because they and I were not very close.

“I came to thank everyone who has helped me over the past two years.” I tried my best to smile brightly and said.

No one asked me why I quit my job. The horror scene that day also gave them the answer.

I suddenly looked into Brian’s office and what I saw was an empty room.

Perhaps he goes to a meeting or goes out to meet a client. That’s good, if we meet now it will only make us sad.

“Is the director not coming to the company today?” I hesitantly asked Mrs. Erina.

“He won’t come anymore. I heard that he flew back to the US. A new director will be appointed in the next few days.”

“Ah, so it turns out.”

Despair, emptiness, and pain in my heart are all I can feel at this moment.

I should have been happy when he left, right? Why do I feel like I just lost an expensive diamond ring?

No, I should say that I lost a villa located in an urban area for the upper class. Not even that. Cannot compare.

I lost the most valuable thing in my life. I’ve lost my heart.

“Goodbye, everyone. I wish everyone good health and success.”

I bowed my head for a long time to show my gratitude then walked away.

It wasn’t until I got into the elevator that I dared to cry. However, I didn’t dare cry too much because I was afraid that someone would suddenly come in and see me like this.

I recall the words that Harold once said. Perhaps Brian has been brought back to the powerful chair at Sunshine Bank by his grandfather.

And perhaps this time he returned to America to have an engagement ceremony with Hellen.

If only that man and I had never met again, if only he and I had not had too many things happen, then perhaps I would have forgotten him and would be living a very happy and joyful life.

The rest of the day, I went to places that once imprinted sweet memories between me and him.

The riverbank is where we used to watch fireworks, welcome the New Year, and give each other a quick kiss through masks.

The park is where he and I walked, waiting for lunchtime after coming out of FV hospital.

Barbecue restaurant in the alley, high-end restaurant. There are luxurious places and there are also very simple places.

Entering his world, my life has more colors. But now, it all seems like a dream.

“Wake up, girl.”

I woke myself up when my footsteps stopped in front of the house gate. The prince I love will belong to Princess Hellen, and I need to return to my rightful place.

I have to admit that I’m very mean, hate him then love him, hate him for only a few days then feel sorry for him. I wanted to take revenge on him, but then I was afraid that he wouldn’t be happy.

After eating the bowl of noodles, I climbed into bed, covered myself with the blanket, and closed my eyes. I will rest for a week and then go to MK company to apply for a job.

I will be doing the job I love. With Richard behind me, no one will get frustrated when I work slower than them.

I was dreaming, about to sink into a nightmare, when the phone suddenly rang loudly, waking me up.

Seeing that the caller was my best friend, I immediately pressed the answer button.

“I’m listening, Caily. What’s up?” My heart was pounding because I was so worried.

“Are you Bella?” A very serious male voice spoke up.

“Yes, I am.”

“Please come to the police station. Your friend beat a man and she is being detained here.”