A Beauty With Multiple Masks

Half an hour passed before the ray of light dimmed. Even till then, Arielle still could not figure out what caused those complicated emotions.

She shook her head, deciding to stop thinking about it. Standing up, she turned on the lights, took out Pat’s letter, and read it silently at the desk.

Pat always loved to use that kind of paper for his letters. At the top, he even drew a red heart.

When Arielle saw that, her heart melted.

My dear sister, it’s been ages since I’ve met you. I really want to go to Chanaea and meet you, but Daddy and Mommy said that you’re doing something important, so I shouldn’t disturb you. Alright, then. A mature kid shouldn’t disturb an adult from doing something important. Still, I have a lot of things that I want to tell you and I don’t know when you’ll see this letter…”

Pat drew a sad face after that. Arielle chuckled as she continued reading

I made a new friend this semester and even found myself a girlfriend. Her name’s Sofia and she’s the one who pursued me. Since she gave me a packet of milk each day, I agreed. However, she’s really clingy! She would insist on playing with me every day after school. Since I’m already her boyfriend, I have to take responsibility for her and bear with her clinginess. Don’t tell Daddy and Mommy about this! This is a secret between both of us. Yesterday, I heard Daddy and Mommy say that Reya from next door is going to get

When are you going to get married?

Arielle smiled bitterly.

had always been a mature child. He was even starting to feel worried

marry, Arielle. After Reya got married, she stopped bringing me to the playground. When will you come back? I can already help Mommy with the chores. I clean your room every day too! My friend gave

end of the letter, he drew a string

letter, she was surprised

smirked self-mockingly. I’m already an adult, but I still cry when reading

with a tissue before folding the letter neatly and inserting it inside a favorite

a number and asked,

“Teddy’s progress is a bit slow. He’s barely found half of the items. Without your instructions, we don’t dare to intervene either. Do

be Henrick’s men there too, so you mustn’t reveal yourself. Let Teddy do