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. 

“It‘s the girlfriend‘s

it and said to Phil, “I hope you find a girlfriend soon. She‘s going to be one lucky

bridge after crossing it.” Phil broke 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

George had been standing there, probably for a long time. It was late at night. There were headlights flashing left

turned green, George strode towards me. Somehow, it made me panic.

Phil was right for me. It had been so long since I last saw him. Somehow, he looked taller and more daunting. It

to me from behind. I had run away for a good distance but his voice halted me.

the wrong way. I stood amidst a street where the streetlights couldn‘t reach me. The lush trees cast shadows, surrounding me. There was no one else around.

felt like someone was strangling my neck and slowly suffocating

was as if I woke up from a nightmare, gasping for air. After calming myself down, I turned around and saw the worried look on George‘s face. I forced a smile and replied, “I‘m

you?” he asked worriedly.

I spoke, my face returned to normal.