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.

tease us. They always said that we were a pair of

separated from each other.

saw us come in, the male classmates started hooting and teasing us

lovebirds are here!”

then, I would feel slightly embarrassed but also secretly pleased because I really

someone I loved.

still the same, but what

different.

snuck a glance at Felix’s face and saw that

to his seat before

questions in a workbook.

heart feel as if it were pricked by

him to retract his words. Ever since that night, our ending had already been decided. Since

bag on my desk and went up to the podium. For the first time ever, I clarified

my fellow classmates. Felix and I are neighbors, and I’m always seen with

live close

All I’m trying to say is that Felix and I are neighbors and nothing

off the podium, I could see the confused gaze my classmates shot at each other. As I walked past Felix, I

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