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.

came the day of the race, and the skies took on a shade of grey. Wearing the marathon shirt along with her friends, Debbie was warming

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

bitch!" Jared cursed, agitated. "How dare she play us like this! I'll let her know

If anger had not gotten the best of her, none of this would be happening. Not just falling for Gail's rotten scheme, she ended up

can always 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 in disapproval. 'No. With what happened at the mall? I don't think it'd even be a good idea to consider.' The best option was to keep Debbie away from Carlos.

Curtis wasn't any easier. "What kinds of stupid choices are these?!" Kasie stated angrily. "This

distances weren't so long. I'm sure I can make it this time. Besides, it's also my first time running a half marathon, so why don't I make the most of it?"

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have faith in

kiss, Debbie confidently grinned. "I have faith in myself,

line up, only then did

six thousand runners had signed up for this half marathon and there were five hundred volunteers. Acquaintances of the runners participating in this half marathon

some superstars, and the silver medalist of the full marathon. Either side of the track at the starting line was taken over by a sea

off the event, a host entered and gave the opening remarks. "To all guests, runners, referees at

whistle reverberated throughout the track; all shot forward and dashed. Waves of cheers rang in the air; all supported their own favorite. Unexpectedly, there were people who were rooting

"Go! Debbie! Go!"

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

our classmates today!" Jared said in awe.

"Clearly, you and the class monitor had

The two of them

Jared bleated. "Would it kill you to keep

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