Love You Enough to Leave You

“Mr. Hisson called just now, so I picked up.” Amelia’s words struck Tiffany like a lightning bolt. Her hand froze for a while as she put the food on the table. She gave off a rigid laugh and tried to sound natural. “Did he say anything?” Amelia continued looking at her phone as a subtle smile played across her lips. “Tiff, it seems like you’re hiding a lot of things from me, aren’t you? Don’t you think you owe me an explanation?” Tiffany arranged the food on the table and tried to play dumb. “I don’t understand what you’re saying, Babe.” The smile on Amelia’s face slowly faded as she locked her gaze at Tiffany. Tiffany really did not like her behaving like this. “Babe, stop doing this to me. You know I really can’t take you looking at me like this.

I’ll tell you everything, okay?” Amelia crossed her arms. “You’d better come clean this time. We’ve been friends for so many years. It’s not like I’ll do anything to harm you.” “Alright. Let’s eat first. I bought some of your favorite snacks. I’ll go grocery shopping later. I’ll make you some chicken soup later. You’re too thin for your own good. Your baby is already seven-month-old and your limbs are still so skinny.” “Don’t change the topic,” Amelia warned as she ate away. Tiffany took some food herself and mumbled as she munched, “Babe, I didn’t.” “From your boss’ voice, I can tell he’s our age.

His voice is so magnetic, so I guess he must be an attractive man. But someone clearly said he was short, fat, and ugly. You should at least do him some justice,” Amelia said. Tiffany choked and coughed furiously when she heard her. Amelia quickly got her a glass of water and passed her some tissue before patting her on the back. “You okay?” Tiffany took a sip of water and waved her hand lightly. “I’m fine. I was just shocked.” “There must be something going on between the two of you. Tell me, how long has this been going on?” Amelia interrogated. Tiffany broke out in a fit of an uncontrollable cough again. She stared at her friend and cried out, “Babe! Can you stop doing that to me?”

Amelia shrugged and shot her a cheeky grin. “Alright, I’ll stop, but you’ll have to tell me everything. Are you guys still at first base? Or second, or third?” Tiffany rolled her eyes at Amelia. “Babe, how did I not realize you’re actually that nosy. Did something get into you today? Or have you been hiding this side of you all this while?” “This is my true self. I’m just so curious about other people’s lives,” Amelia replied wittily, blinking her eyes at her. “Oh, by the way, I’ve already made an appointment with him. We’re meeting him at six. We need to talk about your contract. And of course, I need to see for myself this man who stole your heart away. There must be something special about him that attracts you.

He’s your superior, so it’s not like we can back out, right?” Babe, I didn’t know you’re this cunning. Tiffany could not believe this was the Amelia she knew. “Why not we skip grocery shopping. We’ll eat out for dinner instead. I really want to meet him,” Amelia insisted. “Babe, there’s really nothing going on between us. Our relationship is purely professional. Don’t you think it’s too much to meet him privately after work?” Tiffany asked. “Even

moved by Amelia’s words. “Babe, don’t get all cheesy with me. I’ll blame it on you if you make me cry.” “Finish up. We’ll go for a good meal tonight. After all, it’s

a mere author like you.” “I’m not sure if I should take this as a compliment, Babe.” Amelia raised her brows and blinked her eyes slowly as if she expected Tiffany to know what she really meant. “Babe, you’ll know we’re not of the same world when you see him. He’s prince charming in a fairy tale whom every girl dream of. He’s perfect, handsome,

It pained Amelia to see her like this. She patted Tiffany on the head and comforted her. “Since when did the Tiffany I know became so doubtful of herself? You’re the one who told me that we are people who work hard and can afford to enjoy the fruits of our labor. You said we should feel proud of ourselves instead of feeling inferior. Have you forgotten what you said?” “Babe, I told you not to make me cry. It was just adrenaline at play when I saw him. That’s why I was all flustered. Don’t worry, I know how to deal with relationships.

was beginning to worry about Tiffany. Love was not something you could just brush aside when it came knocking, else there would not be any unrequited lovers. Many could not help but fall in love, and they only sunk deeper when they struggled to break themselves free. Tiffany might be loud and unrestrained sometimes, and she might even be an avid believer

other, but her dream was suppressed by reality. Hence, Amelia really was not sure how these two conflicting forces would affect Tiffany when she finally met her Mr. Right. When the clock almost struck six, Amelia sent Derrick a text and told him the place she and Tiffany chose. A terse reply darted back swiftly.

nice meal now. Is there anything you’d like to eat? Let Mommy know if what you want, and I’ll get it for you. You’re the boss here, and your mom comes second. I’m here to serve both