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?

frozen in place. Slowly, she lifted her eyes up at Ethon...one could now see the hatred surfacing in her pretty face.

asked in disbelief. The drama had just

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

Ethon's anger and frustration. The wrinkles around her eyes came together as she narrowed her eyes and looked at Shyla on the stage...clearly, the girl was feeling disappointed and insulted.

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

frightening, making her feel a shiver run down her spine. Unable to hold herself together,

brought your son up?" He then turned to Ethon. "You

seemed to have chilled in the hall. No one moved. Joshua's revealing words made everyone present uneasy.

He smiled deeply to himself and asked Joshua, "Mr. Tang, why are you

spoke with indignation, urging Joshua to forgive

act rashly, given

intensely. Both of them reeked of power and status.

of a way to save the day. He suddenly laughed out

hint. She was confused. She shook her head and explained obediently, "No, I wasn't. I really like Shyla. I want her to

in the air as if brushing off her words. "Don't

eyes landed on Monica. She spoke quietly behind Joshua,

a fool of yourself here." Together, the father and daughter walked down the stage.

had occurred, Ethon and Malcolm were

together to embarrass me! This is too much!" Tears streamed down Monica's cheeks. She felt wronged by her own family.