When There Is Nothing Left But Love

His handsome features seemed even more pronounced under the streetlights. But underneath it, I could see traces of fatigue.

“Mr. White, what a coincidence!” I greeted him.

With both his hands in his pocket, he looked right at me. “Not a coincidence. I was looking for you.”

I felt neither surprised nor threatened. Instead, there was something amusing about this situation. “What an honor.”

“Seems like you don’t miss me as much?”

I kept silent, hoping he would get the hint.

After a long, awkward pause, he continued, “I don’t have any motives. I just came here to check if you’re doing ok.”

concern. I’m

seemed to have affected Marcus. He wore a forlorn smile. “I’ll wait for you, even if it means waiting for the rest of my life. If not this life, then

a black Maybach parked beside his car. The rear window came down, revealing a person who was looking

forced my attention back to the conversation. “Mr. White, the same old words. Don’t waste your life waiting for me. I have a great career and family; I’m happy with what I have. Your advances would only trouble me, including those things you do for me without my knowledge. Besides Ashton, I really don’t want any other man

bit, huh? If you’re so loyal to him, why did you leave

I

someone else. In fact, it’s the opposite. I love him so much. But I need time to convince myself that I am worthy to stand beside such an outstanding man like him. Each time, I can’t help thinking that he deserves so much more than a person like me, so I’m trying

hold true; I’ll wait for you. I pray that in our next life, I’ll be the one to

in resignation. I should have known he was not one to give up this

hope

very clear that it’s just a matter of time before I reconcile with Ashton. This time

my ring finger, revealing the ring Ashton had put on me the previous night. Although the diamond lacked in size,