Never had I met someone who wanted to expedite her own demise.

Standing behind Colin, I could see Jasmine's every gesture clearly. Her eyes sparkled with hope when she mentioned the gift. They were transfixed on Colin. Love threatened to overflow from her orbs. She truly believed that the man she had saved would prepare a gift she'd love a lot.

I was sure that she had feelings for Colin. Unfortunately, love couldn't be shared. Colin loved me, and he had no more love left for her. No matter how much she loved him, I'd never let her take him away from me.

Something swelled within my chest. It was the fearlessness to protect my love and the man of my dreams. I was like the beast who had to protect its territory, even if it meant I'd bleed.

As your former schoolmates, we couldn't come empty-handed." I appeared from behind Colin and

smile on her face turned into a grimace. Frowning, she did not accept my gift. The

after all these years," said a man who was walking toward us, oblivious to the

box, Jasmine? I know birthdays and other important dates are very important to you girls. The gift is so beautifully wrapped, so it must

backed by Colin's friends. I gazed at the man gratefully, to which he replied with a polite nod. Had he not asked Jasmine to open the gift, Jasmine

underhanded tricks, which would

feelings for her. Why did she insist on continuing to pester him? Didn't she know that she would only embarrass herself in front

Jasmine did go overboard many times, she was nonetheless Colin's savior. Did I pick a mean gift? For a second, I wanted to take the

present. As she opened it, a delicate luggage tag emblazoned

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