Love Began with the First Meeting

Molly finally glanced over at Brian who was leaning back in his chair. Brian looked back at Molly with veiled eyes, raising his glass and drinking the contents in one gulp. She compressed her lips and shook her head. She didn't want to say hello to him, but it didn't mean that she was running away from him.

She will not give him the satisfaction. In truth, she wanted to get away from him not only physically but also mentally.

Eric smiled and gestured for the waiter to lead them to their table.

It might be coincidence, but then again, he didn't believe in coincidences, but their table reserved by the restaurant was parallel to Brian's table. Only one table was separating them.

"Brian, ask Eric to come over and we can sit together."

Becky's cheerful voice carried over to where Molly and Eric were sitting. She stiffened at the sound of the awfully familiar voice. The uneasiness in her heart became more and more heavy. Turning, she tried to catch a glimpse of the speaker, but the waiter blocked her sight. As soon as he moved, she got a clear sight.

Molly looked at Becky's face. Her first impulse was to get up and run as fast as she can…

She was about to get up, but Eric caught her hand and forced her back to her seat.

Sensing the weird atmosphere, Becky turned to Brian. "What's going on? Why Eric is not joining us?"

again,"Why can't I hear

companion, he explained,"Eric

Becky got even more confused. She had spent more time with Eric than with Brian. Although she wasn't sure about who she really liked until recently, she was

now?" Becky

to such words as "Eric's girlfriend", but she just sat there looking timidly at Becky. There was fear, resistance and even evasion in

suddenly felt guilty. He could feel Molly's suffering and

was a weak connection

Brian's eyes darkened frighteningly. When he heard Becky refer to Molly as "Eric's girlfriend", his

breath. 'What the hell is happening?' Brian shook his head to clear his mind.

discreetly, she was not sure if Becky recognized her already. She couldn't be sure if she existed in Becky's memory. Maybe she chose to evade her own memories of the past. Then what would happen when she learns that

painfully humiliating

turmoil. She stopped staring at Becky and turned her attention to Eric. Her eyelashes trembled and there was sadness

known that Brian would bring Becky here now that she's back. Taking Molly's hand in his, he realized that her hands have

"Let's go somewhere else!"

up and tried to pull Molly from her seat. But Molly didn't budge. He frowned, returning to his seat with a scowl. "It's really a coincidence this time.