Crystal's One Night of Love

The lights in the study weren’t switched on, with the computer screen being the sole source of illumination. The faint glow from the computer screen cast a dim light on Henry’s face.

He pulled out a cigarette and lit it up, staring at the screen quietly.

He had been plagued by anxiety recently, but after figuring out a solution, he was in a different mood.

He could not bear to part with the twenty-year-old Crystal. It wasn’t because he had a preference for younger women, but rather because he was deeply in love with her. Even if it was only a dream, the idea c leaving her behind in that dream saddened him.

After smoking two cigarettes, Henry was about to return to the bedroom when Crystal showed up.

She was wearing his shirt. She rubbed her eyes as she asked groggily, “Where’s Madison?”

“Charles picked her up just now,” Henry replied, waving for her to join him in the study.

Crystal felt shy, but she had developed feelings for him, and he always managed to stop himself before losing control. She trusted him and willingly sat on his lap.

Lying in his arms, she asked softly. “Why would Charles pick her up?”

Henry brushed a hand through her brown hair that had laid on his pillow many times.

He smiled and said, “That’s because Charles is her future husband.”

Future husband?

Playing with the buttons of his pajamas, Crystal asked, “How do you know what will happen in the future?” Henry caught her hand.

Looking up, Crystal realized he was staring at her, his gaze dark with desire.

Her cheeks turned pink.

She tried to retract her hand, but he wouldn’t let go of her.

Crystal rested her head on his shoulder and enveloped her arms around his neck. “Henry, why do I get the feeling that you will leave as suddenly as you appeared?”

Upon hearing this, Henry felt profoundly saddened.

It led him to contemplate the possibility of bringing back the twenty-year-old Crystal so that he could have both Crystals together-one mature and the other young and innocent.

Henry knew that he should cease dwelling on such thoughts. He lowered his head and gently planted a kiss on her forehead. “We’ll always be together. Trust me, Crystal.”

Crystal looked up, and a stray beam of sunlight shone through the window, illuminating her youthful face.

Her complexion was fair, and her eyebrows were beautifully shaped. Her brown hair cascaded down her shoulders, and she was in such good shape.

At that moment, she was looking at him innocently.

Her voice trembled as she replied, “I trust you.”

For the twenty-year-old Crystal, this relationship had appeared unexpectedly, much like an afternoon storm.

She had attempted to resist his charms, but the moment she stepped into his condominium unit, it felt strangely familiar, and she surrendered to her feelings. She couldn’t shake the belief that destiny had guided her to Henry’s side. Otherwise, he would’ve bumped into someone else on campus the other day.

Crystal had always been steadfast in following her heart.

She longed to be with Henry and disregarded the disparity in their social statuses or whether his would approve of their relationship.

Just like that, she agreed to date him without thinking much.

Her expression conveyed a sense of vulnerability and helplessness.

Henry had the urge to swallow her whole and bring her back to reality. parents

He remained composed and simply embraced her, sharing his intentions. He spoke of plans like opening a music center for her, strategically located in the heart of Barnwood, after her graduation. He also expressed his desire to marry her when she turned twenty-four and start a family together.

Henry spoke at length, and as he glanced down, he noticed a glistening tear at the corner of her eye. She had drifted off to sleep.

How silly! Why did she cry?

Henry kissed her lips gently before carrying her back to the bedroom.

It was only a week until the anniversary celebration.

Henry took great care to ensure Crystal’s safety and well-being. He went so far as to visit John and request that the latter allow Crystal to stay with him temporarily so he could personally drive her to and fro campus.

John disagreed, but Henry persisted and spent a night at the Winters residence, engaging in a game of chess with him.

When dawn broke, John finally relented.

Following that, Anna assisted Crystal in packing her belongings and handed them over to Henry.

stairs with her

was sitting in the car,

placing the luggage in the trunk, he settled into the driver’s seat. As he fastened his seatbelt, he asked in a casual tone, “Don’t

felt slightly uneasy.

time before responding. “Henry. I’m sure I have feelings for you, but it seems like you’re trying

gaze turned

attraction to him, given his handsome appearance, but

appreciate your plans for the future, but none of us can predict what it holds. What if someday you grow tired of me or meet someone else you prefer and ask me to leave? I won’t be able to take that,” she continued, tears glistening

liked

He then pulled out a document

discovered

unit as well as the piano

also transferred his personal assets to her, amounting to over one hundred and

lip and protested softly, “I never

could guess that she was caught

against hers. “My body may be an immovable property, but in your

embarrassed

this? He

her hand, urging her to sign

looked at him

I can predict the future, right?

words made sense.

twenty years

was both a new and exciting

felt the

bed, kissing and fondling each other. Crystal was inexperienced, but he patiently taught her

the bathroom and

out of the bathroom, Henry was

surprise. “You’re heading

pinched her chin. “I have some matters to attend to, so I need to go out. Go to bed. If you’re hungry, I’ll bring some food back

I don’t want to

with a hint

that

I’m not doing this for him!

night, Henry drove to someplace

a theater

arrangement, the door was wide open when Henry arrived. He entered without

was dark inside, so he switched on

bright as day.

and his footsteps echoed with a creaking

row and settled into the familiar seat. This was where he had witnessed Crystal being struck by

was still in a coma.

and clasped

steely determination and a touch of ruthlessness. He remained

of the Department of Music, Clifford Livingstone.

perked up and jolted upright in bed. “Oh, Henry, it’s you,”

was cursing inwardly. Why is this Grim Reaper calling me

anniversary celebration next week with numerous performances. I’d like

Clifford hesitated.

chuckled and offered, Tm willing to sponsor twenty million

a performance, isn’t

“She’ll play the piano. I’ll arrange for someone to

agreed without hesitation.

over the hall. It wasn’t just about the

the call.

walked out of the hall silently, and the morning sun cast a long shadow

night, he thought Crystal would

opened the door to the condominium unit, the delightful aroma of

an oversized T-shirt and an apron, Crystal was

like a loving wife.

he hugged her from behind and murmured, “Why didn’t you call me when I didn’t come back? It’s not wise to let men have their way.

“I’ve never heard of anyone

kissed her neck and

his concerns weighing on his mind,

A long while later, he was

can take the bus or the cab.”

patted her butt. “Do you

to it, but she

preparing the meatballs while Henry went to the bathroom to

brief glance at his reflection in the mirror, noting

hands