No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Tears blurred his figure I could see...

From the first moment I laid eyes on him, I've watched his back countless times. And now, that back is nothing to me.

My tears didn't last long. More than sadness, I felt a surge of anger.

Angry that Ernest, over a silly misunderstanding, decided to give up on us. Angry that he turned out to be just like any other guy, ready to ditch the person by his side the moment he tasted a bit of success. If Ernest could so easily say it's over, then I, Felicia, wouldn't cling to him.

When Dustin and Conrad texted to check in on me, I had just soaked in a bath, ready to hit the sack.

They were both wondering how things were going with Ernest. But honestly, I didn't want to talk about it. Explaining would only lead to either their consolation or guilt, neither of which would change anything. Plus, it'd be a waste of energy.

So, I pretended I didn't see their messages, didn't reply to anyone... except for Fanny.

That girl, I swear, once she's got a man, she forgets her besties exist. She'd been off with Yates for days and only today decided to shoot me a message.

She didn't even know I nearly lost half my life over this mess.

"Yo, finally crawled out from your love nest? Remember there's a Felicia in this world?"

message was dripping with sarcasm

call. As soon as I answered, I was greeted by her beaming face, "Didn't want to interrupt your cozy

up in your steamy rendezvous with Yates, you probably

a smug smile, "As long as we're on the same page. How've you been recently? Did you and Mr. Collins actually end up

Fanny immediately

I

"What happened? How did

l.ne

gave her the rundown, finally muttering, "It's over. He's just another ferk. All that talk about. accepting me and my past was just BS. One stupid piece of

is the last time," Fanny

the first

I'm here nursing a broken heart, and you're scaring me," I admitted, showing my

you really think Ernest, who left you in his ex's care, would drop you over

had a point. Being too close to the situation, I hadn't seen it

he's the golden boy of the Collins family, probably thinks

not the type to turn his back on someone over wealth," Fanny retorted, clearly