Chapter 10

Now, I understood that his patience for me had nothing to do with that ridiculous pact our mothers made

on our behalf.

He had already gotten sick and tired of me. It was just that he had been suppressing it the whole time.

Mom’s and Aunt Mel’s words must’ve triggered him that night and made him explode. Or, perhaps, he had wanted to create such a massive scene so that everyone would know he would never be with me.

I would always remember what he said to me. I would do as he asked, but this would also be the last time I would do anything for him or listen to his words.

I had loved him for so many years, and now, it was time to let him go.

That day, we didn’t speak at all as we walked to school.

The morning sun was warm and bright, yet he and I were like cold and distant strangers.

I stepped into the classroom first, and Felix followed closely after. I had always been following after him,

so it was quite amusing now that our roles had reversed.

us. They always said that we were a pair of

separated from each other.

in, the male classmates started hooting and teasing us again. “Oh, look!

lovebirds are here!”

but also

someone I loved.

classmates‘ teasing words were still the same, but what I felt inside was

different.

a glance at Felix’s face and saw that his expression was thunderous. He

to his

questions in a workbook.

cold indifference made my heart feel as if it were pricked

night, our ending had already been decided. Since

up to the podium. For the

are neighbors, and I’m always seen with him

live close

for causing such a misunderstanding. All I’m trying to say is that Felix and I are neighbors and nothing else, so please stop teasing us.

my classmates shot at each

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