When There Is Nothing Left But Love

For a moment, there was a rumbling in my mind. My heart skipped a beat. Eventually, I took a deep breath and asked the unthinkable, “Did something happened to Macy?”

She did not reply me. There was a moment of silence before she stressed again, “Just come here. You’ll see!”

“Fine!”

Right after I hung up the phone, I booked an air ticket to J City. I was lucky because there was still time. There was a flight from K City to J City in an hour.

When that was done, I started the car again. It was then I saw Joe exit the White Corporation office building. He jogged towards me, arms waving.

His appearance surprised me. I stopped the car and peered at him. “What now?”

“Scarlett, Ashton’s booked a table at a Western restaurant in South Metro. Do you want to join us?” He extended an invitation to me with a broad grin on his face.

Wait, South Metro? Where young folks in K City like to go to hang out at night? The most lavish place to enjoy nightlife?

I looked at the time. I could barely make it to the airport in under one hour if I set out now. I did not have time for lunch.

Ashton also walked out of the building to join us, his face still void of emotions.

I won’t be able to join you. I have other things to do later. Why don’t you give Rebecca a call? She should have time to

furious. “Scarlett, what’s that supposed to mean? Don’t you know why Ashton booked a table at a Western restaurant in South Metro? He’s making up for that feud between you two. You should accept it. Why do you have to add more to the

to help Ashton and I sort things out. And I appreciate Ashton’s kindness. But, please tell him this. Since we can’t go on anymore, we can end the relationship on a good note. He and I

hit the gas and sped off onto the road, feeling extremely

between us, but I still had some resistance. Resistance against

fine. I was off to J City, where I would take

day, in addition

retrieved my air ticket in a hurry and boarded the plane. I found my seat and sat down, finally relieved. Pretty soon,

passengers. The plane is ready for takeoff. For your safety, please put up your tray table, buckle your safety belts, and kindly turn off your phone or set it to airplane mode. Thank you.” The sweet voice of the air stewardess

it off when I was notified of the dozen of missed calls, all of which were from Ashton. There were also a few

off quickly, I merely scanned through them. The first one asked for my whereabouts,

taking off. There was no time for me

journey from K City to J City. I barely slept last night so, not long after the plane took off, I asked the air stewardess for

up, the plane had landed. I turned on my phone and checked the time. It was six o’clock

was already there to pick me up when I got off

earlier during winter. It was barely six and it already looked like night had fallen. Stacey was wrapped in a thick padded jacket. She chuckled when she saw that I came with only one bag and nothing else. “Did you come directly after receiving

and said, “Yes.

expression was undecipherable. After a pause, she spoke, “Let’s get something to eat first. I’ve booked a restaurant. After that, I’ll take you to