True Love Waits

"So what?" Sheffield sneered indifferently with his eyes still shut; there were no emotions on his stone-cold face.

Joshua and Gifford looked at each other; they kind of understood what was going on.

Knowing Sheffield, they were sure that he wouldn't really play with a woman's feelings. They figured that Dollie must have done something.

The doctor opened his eyes, poured himself another glass of wine, and asked nonchalantly, "Did you two come here just to talk about Dollie?"

"Of course not. We heard that you got hurt. And we took time off to come and see you," Gifford said. Since he was under his father's supervision, Gifford was busier than anyone else. Joshua snatched the glass away from Sheffield's hand. "Stop drinking, dude. If you get drunk and become sick, I will have to take you to the hospital. I don't have time for that shit." Sheffield wiped his face and glared at him. "I was abandoned by a woman. Do you understand my situation?"

"I understand. Maestro Tang has become the plaything of a woman. It actually feels great!" Joshua teased. As the scalpel came straight at him, Joshua moved aside swiftly. It flew by him and was embedded in the wall, tearing the wallpaper where it hit.

"Compensate for the wallpaper and get out!" Sheffield snarled at his two friends.

"Your scalpel, your wallpaper. I'm not paying for anything, you drunk idiot. Plus, I am running short on money." Joshua stood up, straightened his clothes and said calmly, "How about you lend me five million? I'l warm your bed this winter to pay off the debt."

Sheffield squinted at him. "Are you kidding me, Mr. Fan? You are short on money? That's not very believable."

"It's all my mother's fault. She insisted on me going on a blind date. Don't you think that's ridiculous? The girl is a year older than me! Besides, I'm popular among women. I don't need a blind date," Joshua said in an irritated tone.

Gifford said flatly, "I see. You didn't agree to her demands, so your mother cut off your money source. And you are broke now."

"Mm hmm," said Joshua, dejected.

Sheffield groped around his pockets, but didn't find what he wanted. Then, he pointed to his coat on the hanger. "There is still fifty cents in the wallet, in my coat pocket. Take it and get out! But the interest will be five million. You gotta give it back next time we meet!"

on his hips. When he saw what he was searching for, he grabbed it and walked up to the drunk doctor. "Gifford, hold him down!" Gifford couldn't relax at work, so he could only get rid of all the pent up stress by playing with his best friends. He liked to side with one friend and bully the other, depending on the situation. And

had a broken leg,

ignoring Sheffield's warning, he

of Sheffield's deadpan face, the two friends laughed out

a blow. But the latter was quick. He and Gifford ran out of the apartment before the good doctor could reach them. And bang! They shut the door. Standing in front of the closed door, Sheffield yelled, "You assholes! I'll be taking the cast off tomorrow. I'm going to carve

answer, only silence all around him. The anger on his face disappeared

had it changed into a photo wall after he had come back from

pictures on the wall now. And there were only two people in

even secretly snapped a few pictures of her, which

photo. 'Will you ever

the Huo

home, including Matthew, who had already begun his further study in America. He had come back home because they had to visit their ancestors'

own stuff in the living room. Carlos came out of the kitchen and asked them,

away from her

raised her hand. "Dad, I want them sweet and

thought for a while

purpose, aren't you? You want your dad to make three different flavors all

difficult for him. It's so rare for Dad to cook. He surely wants all of

turned around and walked

hour later, Debbie and a housemaid brought out the dishes that Carlos had cooked.

at his father, who was ladling soup for his daughters, Matthew asked flatly, "Dad, you didn't make

the last to speak up when I asked. I felt tired after cooking the first two. So,