The Kiss that Sparked it All

Patricia looked stunned. Balfour had never been this serious with her before.

“But I really love Theo. Balfour, you’ve always known…”

Balfour frowned, “Love takes two to tango, not just you. If he doesn’t love you, all your efforts are in vain. Let him go, and let yourself go too”

As Patricia’s eyes reddened and tears streamed down her face, she asked, “What’s wrong with you, Balfour? Did Ellinor say something to you? You’ve become so cold and indifferent, don’t you care about me anymore?”

As he watched Patricia’s tears drop, Balfour felt annoyed but also a bit of heartache. He thought maybe he was too hard on her.

“Alright, stop crying. I’m just looking out for you. You’re losing yourself over Theo, you know?”

Balfour patted Patricia’s shoulder to comfort her.

With tears in her eyes, Patricia looked at Balfour, “But I really love Theo! Balfour, I can’t control myself…”

Balfour rubbed his forehead; he felt a headache coming on.

God playing a joke on him? Why did his

a big brother was

Balfour returned to

the driver, Quinton, remained in the car.

did your talks go with Ms. Mendoza? Did

leaned back and lightly pinched his brow. “Do you think she

paused for a moment and reassured, “Ms. Mendoza grew up in the countryside and has endured many hardships; she’s rather strong and independent. It’s understandable if she has difficulty accepting that

tired and began to

knew you were her brother

actions, even though I

a stranger.

want to recognize me?”

loss for words, it

why didn’t Ms. Mendoza say anything if she knew it? Doesn’t she want to reunite with her family and receive their love?”