Meeting You Was Fate

Not long after finishing the first one, Malcolm lit another cigarette. Ethon had already left.

The atmosphere in the hall was quiet and peaceful.

Everyone seemed to be waiting for Ethon because Shyla was still standing on the stage, scanning the crowd expectantly.

When Ethon came out of the bathroom, he found people eyeing him, while also giving way to him.

The light was shining brightly on Ethon. He looked all around without any expression on his handsome, chiseled face.

Under the stark gaze of every one present, Ethon slowly made his way to the stage.

Shyla looked at Ethon affectionately, her adoration for him clear on her face. She was both anxious and excited, wondering what would happen next. She thought Ethon would compromise and accept their marriage.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. There have been some misunderstandings about my marriage to Miss Tang. I have never been in a relationship with her, and I don't like her either. She is a great person, but I have been in love with another girl for many years. Hope you can bless us and forget about this announcement..." Ethon stood in the middle of the stage with his eyes looking firmly at the people around. There was no hint of hesitation in his manner.

No one said a word, although there were hushed sounds of people looking at each other in shock and some gasping. What was going on? How many more turns was this party going to take?

Shyla's eyes widened. When she realized what was happening, she felt so embarrassed she lowered her eyes. She fiddled with her own fingers, starting to sweat. How could Ethon be so blunt in front of so many people?

Did he really have to embarrass her? Further, wasn't this an insult to her and her father?

face looked pale and lifeless under the shining light. She stood frozen in place. Slowly, she lifted her eyes up at Ethon...one could now see the hatred surfacing in her

what do you mean?" Shyla asked in disbelief. The

was stunned too. Her mouth was wide open. She had never expected her son to go

both shame and embarrassment. She was overwhelmed by Ethon's anger and frustration. The wrinkles around her eyes came together as she narrowed her

know what I mean? You already know I have a girlfriend, and her name is Fiona..." Ethon squinted his eyes as if he couldn't believe her pretense. He walked closer to

her spine. Unable to hold herself together,

down at Monica, roaring at the top of his lungs, "Mrs. Yu! Is this how you have brought your son up?"

have chilled in the hall. No one

find everything at a standstill. There was a slight smell of smoke on his slender fingers. Spotting Ethon on the stage, he figured out what had happened. He smiled deeply to himself and asked Joshua, "Mr. Tang,

with indignation, urging Joshua to forgive Ethon.

wouldn't act rashly, given the occasion.

at each other intensely. Both of them reeked of

a way to save the day. He suddenly laughed out loud. "So, Mrs. Yu,

didn't get the hint. She was confused. She shook her head and explained obediently, "No,

He swung his arm in the air as if brushing off her words. "Don't bother explaining. There is too much for Shyla to

stirred. She scanned the crowd first, then her eyes

yourself here." Together, the father and daughter walked down the stage. This

subject of their stares. Even after the drama that had occurred, Ethon and Malcolm were in a good mood. They were chatting and laughing

me! This is too much!" Tears streamed down Monica's cheeks. She