It had been ten minutes since I sent the voice messages. Even until we were done with breakfast, we didn't hear from Jasmine again. I could only imagine the expectant look on her face as she clicked on those three messages and the disappointment she felt when she heard my voice.

I admitted that I said those words out of spite. I wanted to hurt her. It wasn't my fault. She had it coming for devising various ways to destroy my relationship. She knew Colin was taken yet she tried to take him away from me. It was only natural that I wanted to give her some payback.

Everyone moved on from this unsavory event in the morning very quickly. I was an easygoing person and tended to forget whatever unhappy moments I experienced. As I discussed arts with the students, I promptly forgot about Jasmine's invitation to Colin for her birthday celebration.

In the afternoon, I left the teaching faculty after I carried out the lecture Professor King told me to. Then, I saw the workaholic, Colin, standing under a tree and gazing at me affectionately. The sun was glaring, but it wasn't warm. The young tree looked extra small next to his towering frame.

gentle smirk. As he peered at me from among the crowd, I felt affection oozing from his side. Thanks to

standing on the staircase. A short-haired, familiar-looking woman grabbed my

in front of everyone. Before I knew what was happening, I found myself caged within his embrace.

stood upright. I looked up and met his eyes which were laced

He gazed at me with a smile and tucked a lock of

commotion broke out behind me. A mischievous male student even whistled with his fingers. Several women cheered out loud. I wondered

nice, guys. Go along. Don't disturb my

lecturer? He should be more subtle. He shouldn't be this frank. He ought to

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