You Are My One and Only

Everyone huddled around Adeline, trying to approach her and get in her good books. They just wanted to know Isaac through her.

Patricia looked at them. Isaac’s really popular, huh? She looked at her duffel bag and decided she would get to her room.

Ryan did not care what Adeline was talking about. He extended his hand to Patricia. “I can help you with that. My room’s right next to yours. I’m in 1207, and you’re in 1208.”

Selina arranged that, of course. Patricia smiled. “This isn’t really heavy. I can hold it myself.” She raised her children alone and did everything herself. She was used to an independent life, unlike certain women out there.

He said, “Ah, I’m so sad. I just wanted

so they did not see

right out after you settle down, Patricia. Get something to eat before changing into your swimsuit.” He was worried she might change into her swimsuit right away.

out of the balcony and saw all sorts of

the brochure back in the lobby, and there was a pool on the mountain top that oversaw the scenery beneath it. It was a popular Instagrammable spot. She took her phone and left her room. The first thing she saw was Ryan standing in front of her. He had taken his coat off and changed into a black tracksuit. It was like they were in matching attire. Patricia froze for a moment. She did not

time like you used to.” He patted her head, and a loving

her hair with her fingers. “And you still haven’t grown up, Ryan.” He used to love patting her head just like this, and it annoyed her.

school days. They then went to the restaurant on the second floor. Their classmates had reserved a room for the class, so it was rather quiet inside. Patricia and Ryan helped themselves to some food as it was a buffet-style lunch, and they came back to the table. It was fully seated, but their classmates were no longer as warm as they were earlier.

want her?” He was Ryan’s good friend, so of course he had to tell him about the news. He would not want anyone to deceive Ryan. He knew Patricia looked