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Chapter 8
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Riding the Wind Into a New Life Chapter 9
Kristen became the punchline everyone gossiped about, the fool who couldn't buy back an ex-boyfriend no matter how much money she threw at it.I'd trampled every ounce of her pride and dignity without even trying.She probably never imagined that one day, her money and influence would fail her this completely, and right in front of me.On graduation day, Triondelle City's sky stretched out in a clear, brilliant blue, sunlight spilling generously across the campus lawn.Dressed in my cap and gown, I took photo after photo on the grass with Grandpa and Claire.My future looked bright.And everyone I'd left behind finally got exactly what they deserved.Freddy's gambling debts were a bottomless pit, and the little money Kristen had given him didn't last long.Creditors came after him, and he spent his days hiding, living a miserable existence.Somehow, he tracked down my contact information and called me, crying, begging me to lend him money, swearing he'd do anything in return.
Riding the Wind Into a New Life Chapter 8
That afternoon, right after class let out, I saw Natalie standing outside the building.We hadn't seen each other in a year, and she looked worn down, with dark circles under her eyes and her makeup slightly smudged. None of the vibrant energy she used to carry was left.The moment she spotted me, her eyes lit up, and she closed the distance in a few quick steps, her words spilling out fast and frantic."Rex, I know everything now. It was all my fault. I misjudged you. Can you forgive me?"She reached for my hand. I stepped aside before she could touch me.A few students walked past us, arms full of books, glancing over with curiosity.I didn't want a scene at the school gate.I looked at her like she was a total stranger."I think you have the wrong person."Without another glance at her, I walked past and kept going.Behind me, she called my name, her voice full of disbelief.I didn't look back.Natalie's pursuit didn't end there. She waited for me outside school every da
Riding the Wind Into a New Life Chapter 7
Grandpa's smile was the brightest thing about this new life.To celebrate landing the internship offer, I took Grandpa to Hyme Park for a picnic.The sun was perfect, and I snapped a photo of the two of us with a backdrop of blooming roses and lush green grass.I was grinning ear to ear, and Grandpa's smile was warm and kind.Without thinking much of it, I posted the photo on a social media account I hadn't logged into in ages, captioned: [New life.]I'd forgotten that account had never blocked anyone.That photo landed like a stone dropped into still water, sending ripples through everyone I knew back home.A former classmate sent me a screenshot right away, followed by a string of exclamation points.He wrote, [Rex, you're something else! Natalie and Kristen have been going crazy trying to find you. They might actually fly to Triondelle City to track you down!]Sure enough, both of them had left comments under the photo.Natalie: [Rex, where are you? Please come back. I was
Riding the Wind Into a New Life Chapter 6
Two weeks later, in Triondelle City, Bingland.Grandpa and I had settled into our new life.I'd rented an apartment with a small garden, not far from school. Grandpa loved the sunlight and the grass here.I switched out my phone number. Everything back home had nothing to do with me anymore.Meanwhile, Natalie and Kristen were probably losing their minds.Lena Muller's emails always arrived right on schedule, carrying her usual enthusiasm for gossip.She was the only friend from college I still kept in touch with, and she always managed to dig up whatever news I most wanted to hear.Unable to find me, Natalie and Kristen had rushed to my old place and pounded on the door for a while before a total stranger, a middle-aged man, answered.Annoyed, he told them he'd bought the house half a month ago.Natalie and Kristen froze on the spot.They didn't believe it.Kristen pulled some strings to check the property records. It was all there in black and white: the owner was no longe
Riding the Wind Into a New Life Chapter 5
The caption read: [Grabbed two princesses on short notice for cake. Not my birthday, but who says you need one to eat cake?]So my birthday hadn't mattered nearly as much as his spur-of-the-moment party."Rex? What are you thinking about?" Kristen's voice pulled me out of the memory.Kristen and Natalie had already arrived and were sitting across from me.The food came out quickly, but no one said much. The mood felt strained.Kristen raised her glass first. "Rex, I was in the wrong that night. Let me drink to that. Happy birthday."Even Natalie, for once, wasn't scowling, though her eyes still held something complicated.Just then, Kristen's phone rang.She glanced at the screen and answered immediately, her voice changing. "What? How did he suddenly pass out? Which hospital?"She hung up and looked at me, apologetic. "Rex, I'm sorry. Freddy passed out from an acute blood sugar crash. He's at the hospital now. I need to go check on him."Before I could even respond, Natalie
Riding the Wind Into a New Life Chapter 4
Everyone jumped at the idea right away, Natalie and Kristen included.Sure enough, on the first round, Freddy drew the king.He announced his command. "I order numbers two and five to recreate that classic scene from Titanic!"The moment he said it, everyone started checking the numbers in their hands.I opened my palm. Number two.Natalie, frowning, revealed her card. Number five.The room erupted, whistles and cheers overlapping each other."Rex, this is your moment!""Natalie, don't just stand there, give him a hug!"Pushed and shoved by the crowd, I ended up standing on the coffee table, not sure what to do with my hands or feet.Natalie was shoved in front of me, her face full of reluctance.Kristen laughed from the side. "Hurry up, Natalie. Don't keep everyone waiting. Rex, spread your arms."I stiffly stretched my arms out and shut my eyes, not daring to look at Natalie's expression.I never got the hug. Instead, a heavy weight slammed into my back.It was Freddy.
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