Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia)

It was so sudden that Alicia was shocked. She looked up to see a balding, middle-aged man. She knew him. He was also a tenant in her building whom she had met twice in the elevator. People around knew him as Lawrence Flynt. She had heard that he was a customer service manager who was doing well. While he was a good guy, he was sadly lacking in the physical appearances -wasn't very tall, had premature balding before 35, looked rather mature like someone in his forties -thus the reasons why he was still single.

They had bumped into each other twice around the area they lived. Once when her shoe was stuck in a hole, he came forward to help her. While they may have known each other a little since then, their interaction was merely greeting each other with a nod whenever they meet. So it was really a question as to why would he chase her all of a sudden.

"Miss Blanchard, are you free tonight? I'd like to take you out for dinner. Western, Chinese, Japanese, or..."

Waving her hands as a gesture to decline him, Alicia took a step back self as a reflex response.

"Mr. Flynt, I think you have misunderstood. I already have a boyfriend. This is inappropriate!" "Miss Blanchard, I really like you! I have never liked a woman this much. I don't just want a relationship, I want to marry you! I will be responsible to you and treat you well! As long as you're not married, I still have a chance to woo you. Or we could even be friends who go out occasionally for a meal or a walk?" He handed the giant bouquet of red roses to her hurriedly.

"Miss Blanchard, I know that you live alone. I also know that you are working as a translator and a white-collar just like myself. We are indeed a perfect match!"

"Please, please give me a chance. Accept my invitation!"

With a thud, Lawrence had actually fallen to his knees, shocking Alicia even more.

"Oh my, stop this! Get up first!"

"In any case, I am a married woman and not divorced yet. Um no, no, I'm not getting a divorce! Please don't do this. Get up quickly!"

Lawrence was already attracting much attention with the big rose bouquet. On top of that, he was kneeling at the entrance and during evening time when people were returning home. For a moment, Alicia did not dare to reach out to him. She didn't know many people here. And for a flash second, she was in cold sweat. There were also passersby who stopped by to film and photograph this scene. "Hey, what's going on? Is it a marriage proposal?"

"No way! Look at how incompatible they are. That man is old and ugly!"

"Some rich men don't look great either, but don't they too get the girls they want? The girl is beautiful, but it won't do anything. Is she the new tenant? I heard there is a new beauty here in Robson Garden!" "Isn't that Lawrence Flynt? Didn't his family introduce someone to him not long ago?"

"Did he dump her?"

phone as he got out of the car and saw this scene. Jealousy was written all over his face.

call, Frederick strode

Alicia away and to his back,

wife from now on. Take a good look at yourself in the mirror! If you harass her again, I'll

flowers from Lawrence's hand before turning around to take

him were hushed voices and

guy. Now that is what we call a

a girl out of his league!" "No wonder why he can't find a wife! He's pitiful for

the spot,

into the elevator. It had only been a few days since she came here, but someone was already pursuing her. And to think that she had to live here for another three months! She might be as good as gone

tilted her head to look at him. Seeing that there was nobody else inside the elevator, she giggled and tip-toed to peck him on his cheek. "You're

senses and poked her forehead lightly. "And yet you could still

She winked and said, 'TH reflect on my actions right

amused by Alicia's antics. In the next second, Alicia threw herself

to you from head to toe? It's never worth it to get angry with someone like this. My dear, why didn't you tell me that you were coming over?" He

so that you can hide your claws and pretend you're an obedient little kitten to cheer me up? I'll not let you know after this but give surprise

you were coming over, I would have

out of the elevator and opened the door. When Alicia pulled him into the room, it felt

there undiminished. Alicia felt as if they were still deeply

said that to

would be; to

than when they lived together. He'd even learnt to clean the floor and bring her the plates and bowls.