True Love Waits

Chapter 9 Three Choices

Either of the choices offered was bad. Thus, Debbie chose neither. Among all the principals in their university, Curtis Lu, the elder son of the Lu family, took charge of all things regarding management. Pissing off a principal was the last thing she wanted.

Nonetheless... Debbie clicked her tongue. Compared to the principals of other universities who were in their fifties, their principal, Curtis, was really appealing.

Being only thirty, Curtis had already been working as one of the principals of the university for two years. That went with the fact that he had gained plenty of admirers. How wouldn't you fall for someone with such charming looks and stellar competency?

If Debbie were to be in opposition towards Curtis, her list of arch-enemies would lengthen and she didn't want that.

Furthermore, he was one of Carlos' confidants and just like him, Curtis was also part of the four wealthiest families in Y City.

Messing with any person who had contact or relations with Carlos meant trouble for her.

Comfortingly, Jared and her other friends had signed up for the half marathon, too.

It lightened her heart to know that she wouldn't be alone throughout the whole race.

Speaking of 13.1 miles, Debbie turned sour. 'Oh God, why did I let my anger get the best of me...' Debbie sighed deeply. 'I feel like I'm going to die and I'm sure I will.'

Then, what Gail had said to her echoed inside her mind. 'You know, there's always another way if you don't want to race. You can just shout "Carlos, I love you!" ten times, and then I'll let you off, ' Gail had told her.

Groaning, Debbie presumed that this had to be one of Gail's dirty tricks she had come up with after she had learned about Carlos' burning hatred for women. A sadistic plan, indeed.

Carefully deliberating upon the three choices Gail had given her, she ended up choosing one.

day of the race, and the skies took on a shade of grey. Wearing the marathon shirt along with

and her friends saw a former silver medalist of the full marathon appear on the track, their mouths gaped. They were screwed. "This is bad. This is really, really bad," all chorused in anxiety. "Jail Mu! Debbie gritted her teeth,

she play us like this! I'll let her know who exactly she's

dawned upon Debbie as she was furious at Gail, but mostly herself. If anger had not gotten the best of her, none of

just go for the second option to lock up the principal. It's no big deal." This time, Kasie weighed Debbie's options herself. The first was definitely ruled out. There was no way Debbie would chase after Gus. 'As for the third...' Kasie shook her head

with Curtis wasn't any easier. "What kinds of stupid

I can make it this time. Besides, it's also my first time

"Jail Mu is the last person I'd never want to lose

have faith in you!" The number of trophies Debbie had won

confidently grinned. "I have faith in myself, too.

and stayed in their assigned positions. Having finalized their line up, only then did they take easy. Everyone knew that having an effective line-up

runners had signed up for this half marathon and there were five hundred volunteers. Acquaintances of the runners participating in this half marathon from nearby universities had come

venue as well -- fans of the former Olympic winner, some superstars, and the silver medalist of the full marathon. Either side

host entered and gave the opening remarks. "To all guests, runners, referees at the venue, good morning. On this beautiful day, we all gather here in the New District of

the track; all shot forward and dashed. Waves of cheers rang in the air; all supported their own favorite. Unexpectedly, there

"Go! Debbie! Go!"

do

chanted, Debbie turned to see ten-odd classmates of hers had turned up

our classmates today!" Jared said

Kristina replied as she glanced at Dixon. "Clearly, you and the class monitor had given them orders. Who'd

need to lie. The two of them did request people to come and

Kristina!" Jared bleated. "Would it kill you to keep it

Debbie patted both Jared and Dixon on their backs. "Thanks, guys. I'll do my