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CHAPTER 14: STEVEN SUCCESSFULLY FORGED A FRIENDSHIP WITH ETHAN
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matter I intended to discuss with him. I asked why he had not contacted me for two weeks, and he confessed that he had undergone a change of heart. He sought to reconcile our differences and befriend me, and he also apologised for the troubles he had caused," Ethan recounted. "Really? What was your response?" Angela inquired. "I assured him that it was acceptable, that I had forgiven him, and that we could indeed be friends," Ethan replied. "Hmm, just like that? Do you not think you may have been too quick to befriend him?" Angela asked. "What do you mean?" Ethan queried. "I mean, what if he has ulterior motives? For all I know, he does not like you," Angela clarified. "I do not believe that to be the case, as he seemed genuinely different, which is uncharacteristic of him," Ethan responded. "Hmm, just exercise caution with him; that is all I advise," Angela suggested. "Certainly, I shall," Ethan replied. "May I ask, is that the reason for your happiness?" Angela questioned.
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offer my assistance. You mention Monday as if you are unaware that it is one of the busiest days at work. If I am not mistaken, you will likely have even more tasks to complete then. If you do not finish this today, you will face an overwhelming workload come Monday, and I am certain you would prefer to avoid that,” Steven elucidated. Ethan pondered this for a moment. “I also wish for you to complete your work in a timely manner so that you can attend your meeting. Alternatively, let us proceed this way: if I do not type as quickly as I have claimed, you may continue it yourself. All I want to do is help,” Steven suggested. Ethan ultimately agreed, saying, “Very well, you may assist me. However, if you are not as swift as you assert, I will complete the work myself.” With enthusiasm, Steven responded, “Excellent! I understand you have yet to witness my typing skills, so prepare to be amazed.” Ethan observed Steven closely, and indeed, he typed as quickly as he had claimed. One th
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Clearing her throat, she stated, “Ethan, I would like you to meet my best friend, Cynthia. And Cynthia, allow me to introduce you to the love of my life, Ethan.” “It is a pleasure to meet you, Cynthia; I have heard so much about you,” Ethan said, extending his hand for a handshake. Cynthia turned her gaze away and ignored him, prompting Angela to give her a signal before she finally shook Ethan's hand. Cynthia then responded, “The pleasure is all mine. I have heard much about you as well; my best friend Angela speaks of you constantly.” Angela interjected as she offered Ethan a seat. Ethan settled comfortably into the chair. “What may I offer you?” Angela inquired. “Nothing, please do not trouble yourself; I am perfectly fine,” Ethan replied. “Very well, if that is your wish,” Angela said. For a span of five minutes, silence enveloped the room until Angela finally broke it by saying, “Darling, it feels so good for you to finally meet my best friend Cynthia, right?” “Yes, and
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"Even if I did, she would not be concerned. To be frank, she truly cares for you," Cynthia stated. "Oh my goodness, and I share that sentiment for her," Ethan remarked, gazing at Angela, who smiled back at him with evident joy. As their conversation continued, Angela joined in, and they shared laughter, engaged in light-hearted chatter, and even played a game, which proved to be quite enjoyable. "I must confess, you are delightful company," Cynthia admitted. "I am aware of that," Ethan replied playfully. Ethan had intended to take the ladies out, but Angela quickly objected. "It has been quite a long day; shall we go out for dinner?" Ethan suggested. "No, that will not be necessary, and please do not inquire further," Angela concluded firmly. "Very well," Ethan responded. After spending an additional hour conversing with Angela and Cynthia, he decided it was time to take his leave. "I believe it is time for me to depart," Ethan proposed. "Oh, why is that?" Angela
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to work, I would likely have encountered traffic, which could have prevented me from being here. I did not wish to disappoint you," Alfie explained. Ethan smiled and said, "Ah, my friend, you are indeed a true companion. I am grateful that you chose not to let me down." "It is nothing, my friend. Allow me to assist you," Alfie insisted. "Very well, thank you," Ethan expressed his gratitude. Alfie then aided Ethan with the housework, and once they completed their tasks, they took a moment to rest. "Your girlfriend must be quite special for you to have cleaned your house so meticulously," Alfie remarked. "Haha, I would say you are correct," Ethan laughed in response. "By the way, is this the same Angela you mentioned previously that we are expecting today?" Alfie asked. "Yes, that is indeed her. Why do you inquire?" Ethan questioned. "Nothing in particular; I merely wanted to confirm. What time is she scheduled to arrive, as evening has already approached?" Alfie inquired. "Do
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as he is welcome here at any time,” Ethan explained. "Everything you have said about him is accurate; he behaved exactly as you anticipated, suggesting that you must have known him for quite some time," Angela inferred. "Indeed, I have known him since childhood, which I must say is quite a considerable time. He is like a brother to me, as I mentioned before. In any case, thank you for visiting my home today as promised; once again, you are most welcome,” Ethan expressed. "We had an agreement; you fulfilled your part, and now it is time for me to fulfil mine," Angela stated. Ethan nodded and replied, “It is indeed a pleasure to have you here.” “I am grateful; by the way, you have a lovely home,” Angela complimented. “Thank you very much,” Ethan replied. “I should be on my way now; it is getting late,” Angela insisted as she stood up. “Please, do not go. I would prefer you to stay. My home is also your home, and you are welcome here at any time. However, I do ask one favour,” Et
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replied, "It is acceptable. However, had you inquired before making assumptions, you would have discovered that she is my girlfriend, but it is fine." "Thank you for accepting my apology; I owe you one. How about we share a bottle of beer tonight?" Steven suggested cheerfully. "Noted, but I must inform you that I am not one that drinks excessively," Ethan replied. "Hehehehe, just a bottle or two," Steven chuckled. "Very well, let us see how it goes. For now, if you are free, I would greatly appreciate your assistance with typing since you are quite proficient, allowing me to attend to other matters," Ethan requested. This was the opportunity Steven had been anticipating, and he readily accepted the offer. "Certainly, I am free. If typing for you helps you to forget about today's incident, I am willing to assist until the end of the workday," Steven teased as he took a seat. "You are quite amusing, Steven. However, if it is not too much trouble, could you begin typing now while
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to your seniority as a banker; otherwise, I would have given you a taste of your own medicine as well,” Anna retorted. Upon hearing this, Ethan seized her arm tightly, his frustration mounting as he shouted, “Oh, just try me and see! I dare you!” “Ethan, let go; you are hurting me!” Anna screamed. Ethan then released her arm, pushed her aside, and walked away. Anna swiftly went to report Ethan to the bank manager. “Sir, I experienced a minor issue with one of our cleaners, Angela, and for some reason, Ethan confronted me,” Anna reported. “Is that so? What transpired that led to your altercation with Angela this morning?” the bank manager inquired. “Well, she accidentally spilled dirt on me and failed to apologise,” Anna explained. “Indeed, and what action did you take when you realised she would not apologise?” the bank manager questioned. “I yelled at her,” Anna admitted. “And while you were yelling at her, did she respond in any way?” the bank manager probed. “Not at all,
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from me," Steven mused to himself. Meanwhile, Angela, intrigued, immediately asked, "My love, what did Steven say he wanted this time?" "Actually, he called me yesterday regarding an issue with his bank manager, and I encouraged him to apologise," Ethan replied. "Hmm, I do not wish to know the specifics of his issue with the bank manager; whatever predicament he finds himself in, he undoubtedly deserves it," Angela remarked. Ethan smiled and said, "My love, please remain calm. I am aware you have a dislike for Steven, and he has indeed received his just desserts. I only wish he would encounter further difficulties at work." "You can say that again," Angela concurred. "Let us take a nap; I am quite exhausted," Ethan suggested. "With pleasure," Angela replied happily. Conversely, Steven remained profoundly distressed, as he aspired to secure a promotion that the bank manager was reluctant to grant. Furthermore, he contemplated ways to dispose of the manager but realised he could
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"My love, ignoring her calls will not resolve anything. Simply answer and ascertain the reason for her call, and act as though everything is normal," Angela urged. When Olivia called again, Ethan finally answered. "Hello, dear sister," Ethan greeted. "Good day, big brother. I have been attempting to reach you, but you have not been responding," Olivia retorted. "I apologise for that; I was occupied," Ethan replied. "It has been a while since I heard from you, and you seldom call, so I decided to reach out today to see how you are faring," Olivia said. "I am doing well. And you?" Ethan inquired. "I am faring well, and I am reaching out to you as I require financial assistance for my tuition fees and monthly expenses. I spoke with Father, and he informed me that he has yet to receive his salary, insisting that I contact you," Olivia explained. Upon hearing this, Ethan was taken aback, while Angela subtly encouraged him to continue the conversation. "Um, how much do you
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which is why I have chosen to withdraw. Since that time, I have been apprehensive about entering another relationship, as I am uncertain of the behaviour the next woman I date may exhibit, and I am unwilling to subject my parents or relatives to further humiliation," Alfie elucidated. "I understand your sentiments, but do not dismiss the possibility that you have yet to encounter the right woman. It is not obligatory to marry anyone you date; take the time to truly understand her before making such a commitment. Moreover, why the urgency to marry?" Ethan inquired. "Ethan, how long should one date a woman before proposing marriage? I was in a relationship with Gloria for a year and with Lucy for eight months. Ultimately, it seems inconsequential. I have come to realise that neither was truly compatible with me, which is why I adhere to the adage, 'Man proposes, God disposes.' However, as I am now in my thirties, I seek companionship and someone to call my own. This is why I desired t
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indicating that we would depart at dawn. When I asked why we could not take an evening flight, he mentioned he was expecting someone, to which I agreed and then retired to my room to rest,” Alfie continued. “Please, go on. I am all ears,” Ethan encouraged. The following morning, which was two days prior to my wedding, I awoke and awaited his arrival to call me so we could board our flight back. However, he did not come. Nonetheless, I chose not to disturb him, as I was under the impression that we would be departing from Vancouver that day. Consequently, I picked up my phone and call my fiancée, Lucy, who informed me that she was en route home with her friends. Shortly thereafter, Calvin knocked on my door, expressing a desire to speak with me," Alfie recounted. "What did he say? I trust he has not changed his mind about being your best man?" Ethan inquired eagerly. "Not at all, he had a different matter to discuss," Alfie responded with a laugh. "Very well, what was the nature
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other four friends arrived and inquired why I had injured Levi, I explained the situation, and when they asked who my fiancée was, I stated it was Gloria. Can you guess what happened next?" Alfie continued his narrative. “What!” Ethan exclaimed. The group erupted into laughter, and one of them named Mike asserted that Levi was indeed correct, claiming he could attest to this because he had been intimate with her on multiple occasions. The other three concurred, laughing heartily as Mike informed me that they all had been involved with her, thereby justifying Levi's label of her as promiscuous, which Alfie recounted with evident sorrow. “Oh my goodness, that is quite troubling. Did you confront her about it?” Ethan inquired. “Indeed, I did, but she denied everything,” Alfie replied. “They will invariably deny such allegations. What actions did you take next?” Ethan pressed. “Well, I informed my friends that they were lying. Mike then reassured me, stating that he would invite her
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to teach her a lesson," Angela replied. "Consider this: what if, in your anger, you accidentally harmed her, and she collapsed? What would be the consequence for you?" Ethan asked. Angela rolled her eyes and muttered, "Whatever." Subsequently, she ascended the staircase, visibly irate. Meanwhile, Ethan scrutinised his reflection and shook his head in sorrow. At that moment, Alfie descended the stairs and inquired, "What happened mate? I could hear Angela’s voice." "Indeed, we were subjected to an unpleasant encounter at the market by a vendor, and Angela is upset because I did not permit her to confront the seller directly," Ethan explained as he took a seat slowly. "Hmm, may I ask why a vendor would treat you both so poorly? What circumstances led to such an altercation?" Alfie queried. "That is an insightful question. Angela and I had gone there to purchase some groceries, and the vendor claimed that the prices had increased. Angela retorted, pointing out that she had bought
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not want me to accompany her at first, but she changed her mind after I mentioned I would feel unwell if I remained at home longer," Ethan expounded. "Alright, and what were her reasons for not wanting you to accompany her initially?" Alfie questioned. "She told me to go inside and rest," Ethan replied. "Ah, I understand; please take a moment to freshen up, and do so promptly. We can discuss matters further when you return," Alfie remarked. Ethan proceeded to freshen himself up, and fifteen minutes later, he was prepared to leave. He hurried downstairs, only to find that Angela had already departed. Calling out her name loudly twice elicited no response, and at that moment, he felt a wave of sadness wash over him as he sat down, visibly disappointed. "Despite my entreaties, she still had the audacity to go to the market without me. I had hoped today would be different for us after this past month. How foolish I am to think that Angela would still care for me and not feel ash
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to take naps regularly, as you require it now more than ever. You have noticeably lost weight," Alfie suggested.Ethan's expression grew somber as he replied, "Alfie, how can I possibly relax when my peers are out there striving? I cannot reconcile the fact that I have nothing to contribute; I feel utterly useless at this moment.""Hmm, Ethan, it is essential that you practice self-compassion. You have previously conveyed to me that life is filled with challenges, and you have also encouraged me to persevere regardless of the circumstances I encounter. I have heeded your counsel and am currently in a better place, so let go of the past and concentrate on your future. I firmly believe that God has significant plans for you," Alfie advised.Ethan nodded and inhaled deeply.Alfie then discreetly signalled to Angela, who approached Ethan to offer her guidance."My dear, it is imperative that you take it easy on yourself; your life does not culminate here. Let the past remain in the past,
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as I was not vigilant and ignored your advice about exercising caution with Steven. Look at the situation it has led me to; had I known is the brother of Mr. Late," Ethan lamented. "Calm down, my love. Such is life, and you cannot alter what has already transpired; rather, you must learn from it and exercise caution in the future. Alfie was indeed correct in his note when he stated that you require rest and a soothing massage. So, lie down and allow me to massage you; by the time I finish, you will feel much better," Angela instructed. Ethan smiled, and as Angela began to massage him, he soon drifted off to sleep. Ethan slumbered soundly until evening, remaining asleep when Alfie returned. "Indeed, he must have received an exceptional massage from my massage team," Alfie remarked to himself, before gently patting Ethan, which roused him from his slumber. "Woah, Alfie, you're back! Welcome," Ethan exclaimed. "Yes, I have returned. Thank you," Alfie expressed his gratitude. "When
