Novel & Cerita Long Time No See

Three years later, Jeffrey and I were married. At our wedding, friends and family showered us with heartfelt blessings. I also received a letter from far away. It was from Harry, sincerely wishing us a lifetime of happiness. Over the years, he had reflected on his mistakes, and though he didn't expect forgiveness, he still wanted to apologize. Reading those words, I knew it was all finally over. The past, like a fleeting bloom, had dissolved into memory. My life now belonged to the future—one filled with love and happiness.

What have I done? I was about to open the door when I noticed that it was not locked, slightly agape. I inspected the dark hallways, glancing side by side. I was about to close the door when I felt a sharp metal steel at my back. Something's not right. "Who are you?" I asked, trying to recompose myself. I raised both my hands, pivoting my feet slowly. My eyes widen when I saw his face all sewed up. He gave me a wide grin which sent shivers down from my spine. "Long time no see," he whispered. I did not respond. I averted my gaze momentarily at the guy who was still on his deep sleep. I mentally face palmed.

Have you seen the trending topic? Henry: [Damn, this is a big one.] I opened the trending search. 'President of Newman Group, Charlie Newman, Exposed for Cheating During Marriage!' The attached photo showed Charlie and Lynn standing on a balcony at last night's reception. The angle was deliberate–making it look intimate. I scrolled through the comments. [Wasn't this a business marriage? Figures. These wealthy marriages are always fake.] [Who's Lynn Walters?] [Childhood sweetheart. Their families always wanted them together.]

" About you quitting your job?" " Oh yeah, I did." " Finally!!!....Halleluya!!!....Wait, when?" " A few hours ago." " Should I bring some goodies to celebrate you finally standing up for yourself, against that pig?" " I do stand up for myself." I defend myself, now frowning. " Mmm, you think you do but in actual fact, you are kind of a push over." " No I'm not!" " Skylar Grey, how long did it take for you to finally say no to that snobbish cousin of yours, Clarissa?"

His eyes were bloodshot, and his voice was hoarse as he said, "Thalia, if you could come back now, I'll pretend none of this happened and forgive you." "Oh, Damon, you should really see a psychiatrist." I brushed past him and turned to Zane. "This air in here stinks. Let's go somewhere else." Zane gave a quiet nod and replied in a deep, steady voice, "Sure."

I'll make sure you never see her again! He hadn't thought about Minnie for over two weeks. If Mina hadn't brought it up, I doubted he would have remembered her at all. 'Christian, you're even more pathetic than I imagined.'

"Quen, when will you come here?" I asked him while on the call, I miss him so much, I haven't seen him for over 2 weeks, the auditions period are already done. "Sorry babe, I'm with Alex. We have an upcoming concert. I can't go in your condo this week." He said, a deep sigh burse our of me. "It's always like that Quen, it's always like that." I said before turning off the call, I don't wanna cry so I'm just sleeping, maybe it will ease the pain that I'm feeling right now.

5 years at that moment seemed like nothing to them. They acted so naturally that they didn't realize how harmonious they could be. Not even a word was spoken but it felt like they knew exactly what the person in front of them thought and they acted exactly as expected. Time froze as they looked into each other's eyes. It's been 5 years, their appearances have changed quite a bit, yet they can tell at first glance that that's their childhood friend. Just then, Lydia's phone buzzed.

Ten minutes later, her text popped up on my phone. [Lincoln, I have to stay with Gurney to meet his parents. I'll definitely visit your mom the next time!] I was not even surprised. In the past two years, I had lost count of how many times I heard that same phrase. 'Next time, for sure'. Missed our anniversary? 'Next time, for sure'. Bailed on visiting my mother? 'Next time, for sure'. Too busy to go get our marriage registered? 'Tomorrow, for sure'.

I had turned them down before, but this time, I said yes. "I'll take the offer." "When can you arrive?" "In three days."