Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)

"It'll never be too late?" Freddy mused.

The notion breathed life into Freddy inexplicably, reviving a flicker of hope.

Not thinking straight thanks to the alcohol, he asked Bruno a question he never thought he would.

"Bruno, you've known Mashauva for such a long time; do you not have even the slightest bit of feeling toward her?" Bruno was rendered speechless.

Staring at Freddy, he warned, "Don't think that I won't beat the crap out of you just because you're drunk talking."

"So what if I am? Mashauva is so adorable. As if I'd believe you feel nothing towards her when you've spent the better part of your life with her."

Did he feel anything for her? Bruno pondered on it and thought it was platonic. All he saw in Mashauva was a sister. Granted, he had treated her better than Jelly Bean.

But it was because he would take Mashauva's feelings into account more as she was not his biological sister, whereas Jelly Bean was. So...

he'd often somewhat neglect Jelly Bean's feelings.

As the thought crossed his mind, Bruno thought he should go home that weekend and spend some time with her.

More importantly, Jelly Bean seemed to have become close to a boy at her school. Apparently, he was rather poor; she'd secretly cook and deliver him food.

Every time Bruno asked her to hang out, she'd refuse, saying she had more important things to do.

If anything, it was to hang out with that boy, wasn't it?

Bruno shook his head, resigned. Jelly Bean was so young, yet she was already beginning to pursue boys. He could only imagine what she'd be like when she was older. "Why won't you say anything? What's on your mind?" Freddy looked glumly at Bruno. "Has my words served as a reminder that you have feelings for Mashauva too?" Bang!

As soon as he finished speaking, Bruno punched him in the face.

didn't want to, he took the full blow and landed by

pain sobered him up a

d*mn about your sieve-like memory

felt much better. Tugging at his lips, he chuckled and said, "I'm slandering her just because I asked you if you liked her? Isn't it precisely because I think she's such a keeper that I'd think you have a thing for

her; no way I'd have

snorted and said, "So you're tied down by this mindset? If that wasn't the case, would

him, but

think you can bullsh*t just because you've drunk alcohol? You were the one who came begging me back then, asking for permission to be her knight in shining armor. But

smiled, tears brimming

crazy, Bruno. You know what, a

What terrifying thought? It wasn't

I'd think that

was laughing,

at Freddy dazedly for what felt like a

finish before you punch

likes you? She has always clung to you ever since she was a

you. Of course, that doesn't imply anything, but oh, how I wish you could see how evasive her gaze was knowing her, what

reason Freddy was

that he didn't have a place in her heart, even more so as he'd still have a fighting chance. But if she already had someone in

was more, that f*cking person was none

me, how can I possibly compete with you?" Freddy laid on the ground like a broken puppet, saying, "It's impossible. I have no chance. Never in

Bruno said nothing.

moment when he had wanted

don't believe me, you can ask her roommate, what's her name,

he remained silent for a long time before he finally said, livid with rage, "You're drunk talking. I'll pretend I never heard any of it, and you never said anything.

you think you can fool yourself, Bruno? If she really has feelings

into a thin line, then said, "We grew up together. That's just dependence on her part.