A belief persisted that one could never truly cheat a heart enslaved by the intoxicating depths of love—at least not until that heart had foundered upon its soulmate's shores. That was the case of Alex.Alex's heart pounded relentlessly in his chest, the rhythmic thumping both persistent and painful.Despite being seated across from Isabella with his parents as they ate at their dining room table—their voices and clinks of cutlery fading into sonic wallpaper—his mind had drifted far away, craving the soothing presence of Emily. His heart still wandered aimlessly, unstable, and untethered, even though his feelings for Emily remained unconfessed and unacknowledged to her.Contrary to their initial plan and agreement, Alex and Isabella couldn't visit over the weekend. The change occurred because Alex's father had to travel out of state. As a result, they made the visit on Thursday instead.It had been three interminable days since he had last seen and talked to Emily, committing her sm
Dropping Isabella at the entrance of their house, Alex drove to Emily's house, calling her number, but it was not reachable."What could be wrong?" He wondered.Indecisive about where she could be at the moment between her school and her house, he decided to drive to her school.In the school parking lot, students bustled about, some chatting with friends while others hurriedly made their way to class. A group of students congregated near a car, laughing and sharing stories, while others lingered around.As he drove through the parking lot, his heart raced with anticipation. Despite the bustling scene, his focus was singular: finding Emily. He knew the risks of drawing attention to himself and her, but that was what he needed to see her if she was in the school.As he walked amidst the crowd, a lady's gaze locked onto him, her eyes widening in recognition or suspicion—it was impossible to tell. Time seemed to slow as their eyes met, and he braced himself for what would come next.
"What?!" Emily blinked her eyes in disbelief."Why is he asking all of a sudden?" She wondered."Do you believe in love...or perhaps have you ever believed in love before?" Alex suddenly packed the car as she kept on wondering why he was asking her."Why did you stop the car?" She was thrown into confusion by his strange actions."I had to since you told me to concentrate on the road. This is a serious conversation that requires full concentration." He explained."So?" He nudged his head."Hm?" Her eyes widened."The question. Why are you reluctant to answer?" He chuckled."It's because I don't know what to say." She curled her lips, her face wrinkled slightly."Why is it difficult for you to answer?" He curiously asked her."Because I've never thought about it before. But!" Their eyes locked with each other."I do believe in it, but it's just really hard to find someone who would love one genuinely."When he asked her what she meant by that, she clarified that most relationships and
"Maybe this is the right time to let you know how truly I feel about you." Alex's eyes were now tinged with sincerity.Emily's heart skipped a bit, hoping he wouldn't say what was on her mind if it truly were what he was about to tell her.He recalled the night they slept in the same room at the hotel after they had fought."Do you remember I was about to tell you something before the waiter interrupted with his knock?" "Yes?" She arched her brows in confusion."Well, I was about to tell you something before the knock." He revealed."Didn't you later tell me? You clearly told me you wanted us to get to know and stick with each other regardless of our flaws, which I agreed to." She reminded him."Yes..." He gripped their hand contact, which surprised her as she examined it intently again.His gaze went downward towards the floor as he struggled with his words."But that wasn't what I wanted to tell you." Emily's heart thumped on hearing that."The thing is... I've never done this bef
"Where are we really headed to?" Emily broke the silence that had been lingering after their last discussion."Wherever fate takes us." Alex replied without looking at her."So I should just sit comfortably till we get to the destination fate leads us to?" She arched her brows, a little smile escaping her lips.He nodded.He realised there shouldn't be a moment of silence between them, fearing it might convey that he was dejected by how their conversation ended. Deciding he needed to know her better, as he realised he knew very little about someone he desired a relationship with, he asked her, 'So... what's your ideal guy?'"The question caught her by surprise."Hmm?" "What are the features you like about a guy...that you admire? Kinda like your spec, like most people do call it." He clarified in case she didn't understand him."I'm not a dummy." She rolled her eyes."I just haven't had that kind of conversation or thought of that before.""That means I should hold a special place i
A rush of emotions flooded Emily's mind as she stepped into her room. The door clicked shut behind her, and with a dull thud, she dropped her bag to the floor, the sound echoing in the quiet room.Collapsing against the door, she closed her eyes, her heart racing as she replayed every moment with Alex. Each memory was vivid and alive in her mind. Her heart fluttered as she recalled the comforting hug he had enveloped her in—a mix of comfort and desire that sent shivers down her spine. She could almost feel the strength of his arms around her, the way he hesitated before pulling her closer—a moment that lingered in her thoughts like a sweet melody, filling her with a sense of warmth and security she hadn't felt in a long time.A smile tugged at the corners of her lips as she recalled his words and the way he looked at her with a mix of tenderness and longing. The memory of his voice, confident and sure, replayed in her mind, each word etched in her memory.Lost in her thoughts, she
Alex knew Isabella had caught him, but he refused to show it.He walked towards her.“I didn't know when I became a puppet for you to put a tail on.” He chuckled.“Really?” She rose from where she was seated and approached him as they stood face-to-face, her eyes blazing with fury.“Who is the damn girl you've been hanging around with while lying by claiming to be busy with your office work?”“Who the hell are you to question me about my whereabouts? Besides,I never told you to ever pay me a visit in my office.”“You're really ignoring my question? Am I meant to seek permission from you before paying you a visit as your fiancee?” She scoffed.“Yes, you do.” With that, Alex turned to leave, but she gripped the collar of his clothes tightly to prevent him from leaving.“Don't start this night, Isabella. You are really testing my patience.” He warned her, his face scrunched in fury. “What patience?” She scoffed.“Do your worst.” She still didn't let him go as she gripped his clothes.H
As Alex stepped out of the sleek black limousine—a car he did use for such an event—onto the red carpet, a wave of reluctance washed over him. The cameras' flashes exploded like fireworks, illuminating the night with bursts of light that danced across the pavement. The air mingled with the scent of freshly cut roses adorning the velvet ropes that bordered the carpet.Dressed impeccably in a tailored suit that hugged his frame in all the right places, he exuded confidence and charm. His tuxedo shoes gleamed under the bright lights with each stride.As he made his way down the carpet, heads turned, and whispers followed in his wake. He felt a sense of pride swell within him, knowing that all eyes were on him. The cacophony of voices mingled with the pulsating beat of the music from the venue.Stopping for a brief interview, he smiled warmly as the interviewer complimented his elegant appearance. He graciously accepted the praise, a twinkle of satisfaction dancing in his eyes, even th