When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“Scarlett, are you aware that other people can get hurt too? You’re not the only person who bleeds or cries, you know.”

I stayed silent in shock as I processed what she said. It was the first time anyone had ever said anything like that to me.

“I-” I tried to explain but scoffed at myself. I nodded and said, “You’re right. I’m sorry. I didn’t realize how much I hurt other people.”

Since I couldn’t explain myself, I just hailed a taxi and went back to Murphy Corporation.

I felt like screaming. All this while, I had always been more of a cold person, and I didn’t know what to do now that someone had brought it up.

My bad mood continued even after I was back at the office. I looked through some of the documents that Armond wanted to be signed and felt even worse.

Linda saw that I was still in the office and knocked to come in. She frowned as she asked, “Are you okay?”

I noticed that everyone had left and replied mildly, “I’m fine. Might be PMS or something.”

She said a bit pitifully, “Oh, that’s too bad. The Magpie Festival is in two days. What a downer!”

The Magpie Festival?

almost forgotten about the Magpie Festival and sighed. “I’m too old to even celebrate the Magpie Festival anymore. There’s no meaning

rolled her eyes at me. “What do you mean you’re ‘too old’? Do you think people just

and suddenly remembered Nora’s request to ask Linda out for

happened. After today’s incident, I

good friends? Maybe someone

course I do. I have a close friend who I’ve

before asking, “What about your

slight surprise before replying, “We got

was taken aback for a second and apologized hastily.

normal after all. At my age, everyone’s bound to come across an obstacle or two. Scarlett, you don’t have to follow any particular recipe for

back. “What’s wrong? Did something

talking about this, I didn’t feel the need to hide anything. With a nod, I said, “I don’t really know how to treat those people who care

folded under her chin.

how to love other people in school. I

me in surprise. “You have a child, don’t you? Don’t you love her? I don’t know how other people would explain it, but to me, love simply means wishing the best for the other person from the very bottom of your heart. Just think about

“What about friends?”

all, if

still don’t think I understand how