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.

did not insist. He said, “Ah, I’m so sad. I just wanted to help,

was buttering Adeline up, so they did not see Patricia and Ryan

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. He did not want the other guys

It was a clean, spacious, and comfortable room. She looked out of the balcony and saw all sorts of hot spring pools on the mountain. They had pools all the way from the base to

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 expect him to wait for her. “I thought you’d be gone by

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

Ryan.” He used to love patting her head just like this, and it annoyed her. She looked all messed

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. They were giving Patricia weird looks. Patricia looked at Adeline, who had disgustingly exquisite makeup

a sugar baby to some old fart, and she had three of his babies. Are you sure you want her?” He was Ryan’s good friend, so of course he had to tell him about the news.