The Woman From Hell

Seeing me silent and deep in thought, Shannon leaned over as if she had read my thoughts. "What's wrong? Do you feel sorry for Marius?"

I did not deny that. "His liking me is more of a heavy burden on me. I can't give him an answer, yet I'm still reaping the benefits he brings me. That's unfair to him."

Shannon nodded in understanding when she heard that. Then, her eyes lit up as if she had thought of something. "Have you ever heard that the fastest way to forget someone in the shortest time is to get them to fall for someone else?" "You mean to say..."

"Let's help Marius find a girlfriend." Shannon snapped her fingers. She then fished out her phone. "I know someone who has a lot of resources for us to reference."

I leaned over and looked at the caller ID she pulled up. "The matchmaker? Why would you save a number like that?"

"I saved it back when I had trouble looking for someone and didn't want to get nagged. I never deleted it. Who would've thought that it'd come in handy today," Shannon said, amused. "She said she'll send us a few ladies' information later." It was a pretty good idea, but it somehow felt off to me.

I looked at Shannon, a little hesitant. "Is it right for us to do this? Will Marius get angry?"

"What's not good about it? If he falls for someone, the better. Even if he doesn't end up hitting it off with them, it's fine that they become friends too, no?"

She was right.

replied, "But won't it be a little disrespectful for us to do this without his

nothing. Look, she's pretty cute, no?" Shannon pointed to a profile photo

fine, but she doesn't seem to suit

know him better. What kind of girl do you think he likes?" Shannon asked while swiping the screen.

of something, Shannon's voice sounded again. "Oh,

glanced at her. "But his ex-girlfriend isn't like

looked like

you. We just have to look for

the

woman in the photo looked very charming. She gave off the vibe of a capable woman. I tilted my head. "I don't think Marius will

over him too.

choose her. Go lure

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