Bye, My Irresistible Love

Helen’s POV: 

After visiting Korbin, it was time to get off work. Phil asked me, “My mother would like to invite you for dinner at our home. Are you free tonight?” 

Lately, Mrs. Mason had been inviting me to have dinner at her house for days on end. However, I was too busy with the case to spare some time. If it weren‘t for Phil‘s help today, I wouldn‘t have been able to deal with Korbin. I shouldn‘t refuse his invitation. Coincidentally, our homes were along the same direction, so I agreed. 

Ever since my first visit, I had been here several times. And each visit, Mrs. Mason would prepare a big meal for me earnestly. I was kind of used to it. However, I was afraid of letting her down, so I told her the truth during my second visit. 

“Phil and I are merely colleagues and friends. I‘m so sorry, ma‘am. I don‘t want this to come out wrong.” 

Seemingly unaffected by my response, Mrs. Mason replied, “Love can be developed over time. Even if you and Phil don‘t end up together, it won‘t stop me from loving you.” 

I was so touched by her words. She was forthright and enthusiastic, never beating around the bush. In all honesty, I had grown fond of her. After dinner, Phil drove me home but dropped me off one block away from my apartment building. I shot him a puzzled look. 

explained, “It‘s the girlfriend‘s privilege to

it and said to Phil, “I hope you find

into laughter, stepping on the gas and driving away. As I watched the car speed away, I felt so relieved. It turned out that some things wouldn‘t become so bad if they were handled differently. Things were good right now. I managed to refuse Phil‘s advances and maintain our mentor

and saw someone that made my smile disappear. I was unaware that George had been standing there, probably for a long time. It was late at night. There were headlights flashing left and

and it was probably the reason he looked so gloomy. When the light at the intersection turned green, George strode towards me. Somehow, it

long since I last saw him. Somehow, he looked taller and more daunting. It was as

for a good distance but his voice halted me. I was in such a

noticed that I had gone the wrong way. I stood amidst a street where the streetlights couldn‘t reach me. The lush trees cast shadows, surrounding

I couldn‘t tell where I was and I couldn‘t find a way out. I felt like someone was strangling my neck and slowly suffocating me. All of a sudden, someone held

pulled me back to reality. It was as if I woke up from a nightmare, gasping for air. After calming myself down, I

to you?” he asked worriedly.

face returned to normal. I was well–aware