Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia)

"Anthony, thank you for treating me to dinner tonight. You're such a gentleman for escorting me on a walk!"

An obvious smile appeared on Isabella's face as she gently held onto his shirt. She then stared deeply into his eyes as though she had fallen in love with him.

He responded with a faint smile while he extended his hands and pulled out a lock of her hair that was tucked under her coat, "No, I'm the one who's supposed to be thankful instead. Isabella, you're such a wonderful young lady! It's my pleasure to have met you. If it wasn't for you..."

If it wasn't for her and Mr. Grint's help, his bank loan wouldn't have been approved that easily. At long last, there was finally hope for him. The approval of his loan was indeed an accomplishment. He only wished that the loan would've been approved earlier.

As he looked at Isabella, Anthony felt a pang of guilt rooted in his words. He was ashamed that he took advantage of her feelings for him. Frankly, he did not feel the same towards her at all!

Her cheeks were flushed as she swiftly interrupted him, "Don't worry about it, Anthony! You don't have to be so courteous with me, I'm more than willing to do anything for you!"

She bit the corner of her lips while she looked at him shyly.

"Isabella..."

Her delicate voice made him feel even more guilty than before, "Actually... I'm sorry. I'm just..."

Uncertain with his words, a twinge of hesitation flashed across his eyes while he clenched his fists tightly and said, "What I'm trying to say is... Could we start as friends? My feelings for you are actually..." The words were on the tip of his tongue, yet he couldn't bring himself to utter them! On the other hand, the desperation in Isabella's eyes, who stood in front of him, made it harder for him to confess the cruel truth. Besides, there were more urgent matters in hand for him to worry about currently. After all, he needed her father's help to apply for the bank loan too!

At the same time, the Clements family was onto pressing matters as well!

With a faint bitterness in her smile, she grabbed his wrist and spoke.

"Anthony, I understand! You really don't have to say another word. Please don't be pressured to repay me. I'm merely doing this by my own will! I'm genuinely happy that you've already treated me with such kindness..."

At least he wasn't deceiving her with his persuasive words! On the other hand, she firmly believed that he was worth it. She was convinced that her efforts would pay off eventually! Besides, it wasn't a big deal if a lady had feelings for a man anyway.

As she stared deeply into his soul, fire lit up from the bottom of her eyes as though she was determined to win his heart.

At that moment, he was as still as a statue while his eyes were also fixed on her.

While tiptoeing, she took the initiative to gather her courage as she tenderly kissed him on his forehead. She then held onto his arms while she smiled.

day. Let's look forward to a better

pain in his temples. The trace of an unbearable pang pierced his heart in a split second

both of them together was still like sprinkles of salt

who stood on the opposite

eyes away from them

stuffed in her mouth seconds ago had fallen to the ground and her vision became faintly blurred once again. Without a second thought, she instantly rushed back to the entrance of East Bannpool. All of a sudden, she stumbled and the snacks that were previously in her hand fell to the ground as well. She immediately came to a stop as tears began to roll

"How did it come to

unpleasant memories flooded across her mind. Heartbreaking moments like Trevor's womanizing behavior and Anthony's betrayal started to haunt her. Looking at the snacks that fell

commit to deserve all these punishments that she faced recently. It was merely an accident where she was the biggest victim! Trevor took advantage of her while Anthony betrayed her

What about herself?

for the

she wished for shattered into

extremely merciless towards

ruin her life. Moreover, the both of them were still allowed to

Hatred engulfed her heart.

her fists in anger. Overwhelmed by the emotions that were surging through her, she suddenly collapsed on

in and out of East Bannpool's front entrance. It wasn't long before a crowd surrounded her. "Miss, can you

are you okay?" "Ah, what a beauty! Why are you bawling your eyes

"You might be right!"

her. Let's leave now! We should worry about ourselves before we

"Miss, are you alright?"

as she was squatted on the ground.

commotions were

was a place packed with various complicated hooligans. It wasn't a surprise to see people

actually be found in the nightclub. Yet the security guards would typically turn

towards it as

wasn't any trouble.

more people gathered around the entrance. Her emotional breakdown had obstructed the entrance to the nightclub and it was obviously getting out of hand.

me, please move