A Moment in Destiny

“It’s in me to be fierce against my opponents. If I don’t act that way, how could I be myself? Being kind to your opponents is being cruel to yourself! So, I will protect myself and all that is mine!”  

Cassius let out a slight smile, “Young man, Sylvie isn’t your woman; she’s your cousin’s woman!” 

Ernie paused, then very calmly replied, “And do you think my cousin is worthy of her?” 

Cassius was speechless; for a moment, he didn’t know what to say.  

“Sir, even you don’t think he’s worthy of her, right?” Ernie raised an eyebrow and chuckled lightly. A tinge of pain flickered in his eyes. It was full of the kind of desolation and loneliness that he was all too familiar with.  

Cassius continued to look at Ernie, who had the same desolate look in his eyes. It was as though he was recalling something. After a while, he jokingly said, “Well, that’s Sylvie’s choice. Young man, have you ever loved someone deeply in your youth? A love during the purest, most innocent adolescence is one you never forget your whole life. If you have, you’ll probably understand what Sylvie’s going through. It’s like saying her Prince Charming saved her, so her feelings of gratitude for him have been deeply ingrained inside her. And now, after five years, those feelings have bit by bit evolved into a kind of longingness and made her now fall in love with your cousin!” 

Ernie’s breathing became short and rapid, but he tried hard to suppress it from showing, “Sir, have you loved another woman in your own youth? If so, then you must know what I’m going through!” 

Ernie was never one to hide his thoughts. He wanted Sylvie, and he wanted her badly.  

“I appreciate that you like my granddaughter this much, and I can also sympathize with what you’ve done to Bonnie for Sylvie’s sake! But you’re too late! I admire you, but it’s too bad that the timing isn’t right.” Cassius let out a deep sigh. It was true, he really did admire Ernie, and felt that Ernie was better than Marley… Alas!  

“The timing isn’t right?” Ernie continued to mutter this under his breath. That’s right, the timing wasn’t right! He met her right after she got married to Marley. Was this divine providence?  

Wasn’t there a saying; it’s a blessing to meet the right person at the right time, but a curse to meet the wrong person at the right time. Meeting the right person at the wrong time was a pity, and the wrong person at the wrong time was just unavoidable.  

Sylvie’s small face floated into Ernie’s mind. The sadness in his eyes seemed to grow even more and more, but he looked at Cassius with a bitter smile.  

A pure, innocent girl like Sylvie was his cousin’s woman. To date, Ernie still couldn’t exactly tell how he felt about her. He thought back to the first time when he met her, when she was noticeably afraid of him but still stubbornly tried so hard to protect Marley.  

There was nothing but bloodshed and darkness in his world, as well as turmoil and fake smiles hiding intentions. But it was the first time that Ernie felt such a delicate, pure smile that had a certain kind of grace from a woman, and she was going against him in order to protect another man.  

That was the moment when he became interested in her! He knew he shouldn’t pursue her, and that he just wanted to get revenge, but he had fallen in too deep. That girl was quite smart and kind at the same time. She trusted him, and saw through his guises. She was able to see through him when no one else could. So, how could he possibly bear to hurt her?  

“You’re quite the man, I’m sure you’ll eventually get through!” Cassius said.  

Ernie looked out at the window; the sun was setting, and the sky was a blood orange.  

“I’m very grateful that you’ll watch over and guard my granddaughter. If you need my help in any matter, just ask. But please, just don’t bother her peaceful life. Sylvie had fallen for Marley more than five years ago. She won’t just quit, you know she’s like that. So, I think you know what you must do!” With this said, Cassius got up and ready to leave. He called his helper to go pay the bill.  

bill and paid, then laughed,

something were to happen to Bonnie, it’ll definitely affect Sylvie

touched, but instead, he

had another granddaughter, I’d definitely let them marry you two!” Cassius said as he patted Ernie on the shoulder. “Young man, it’s fine to be brash while you’re young, but don’t be so quick

to leave, and he headed toward

the seaside villa.

villa. There was a garden, and she had prepared some tea, waiting for Marley to get back home from work. He called earlier and said

wife waiting on the

car pull into the front entrance of the villa. The car parked close to her, and her man got out the car full of smiles. He

pleasant surprise. To see his wife waiting for him in the garden, he was beyond exhilarated, and

already getting closer, and his dark hair and eyes shone brighter than the sun. 

and headed in his direction. 

tightly in his arms.

speed your way home? How did you get back so

to see her, so he sped up.

do it again,

I like it!” Marley was really happy that she was worried about him.

at him and asked again, “Promise me, you won’t drive so fast

a giant smile at her and said, “Alright, I promise! I’ll be sure to keep safety first, I’ve still got a wife and child to

You’d better not be

lovey-dovey in the sunset, which was a sore sight for the

were so caught up in each other than they completely ignored the person in the car.

looked at the golden rays that shone in the sunset. 

took in the sight of the villa and watched the sun and the moon cover over the earth. The couple that hugged each

heart, to the point that it hurt and felt incredibly sour.

felt his blood boiling inside his chest. His lips turned pale, and his face was cold and stiff, as

car, so no one could see his broken heart! 

not even take a look

think, he treated her with such preciousness, but she never bothered to look

bit

out of his thoughts. He

was fixated on the woman that was in another man’s arms.