When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“Your suffering seems endless…” Emery intoned sentimentally. “Life is too short. We should enjoy it while we can. I had a first-hand experience when I was getting my surgery done in M Country. After spending some time overseas, I’ve realized that it’s completely okay to be single. I think I’ll just stay away from men from now on. God knows what kind of trouble they will bring. Most importantly, they’re like a sticky gum that I can’t get rid of.”

I burst out a laugh. “I believe the last part is what you’re most afraid of.”

What’s life without a mixture of joys and sorrows? With age, we learn to let go of many things that’s out of our control.

“Can’t you join in without killing my buzz?” Emery rolled her eyes at me and shot a glance at the waiter, who was quick to fill up her wineglass.

I finally conceded. “Alright, alright. It’s my fault. Please stop tempting me with the wine. You know I have to abstain from alcohol now.”

“Fine. I’ll let you off this once.” There was a satisfied smirk on her face.

Just then, a male voice rang from the door, “Isn’t this Ms. Stovall? What a pleasant coincidence!”

Industrial. I met him once at a gathering, but we never hung

women were standing outside the door with him.

seeing you here. Why don’t we join you two lovely ladies for a meal? Manager, reset the table,” he said while gesturing

and I were not ignorant of common social etiquettes. Since he meant no harm,

the door for Emery’s confirmation before excusing himself to sort

rest of their friends started to whisper among themselves. Judging from their expressions, I was

get out of there when Emery suddenly nudged my elbow and made a gesture for me to check my

lit up with a

seems to be Ezra’s only daughter, Katharina

Katharina Grant.

muttered the name

to have disrupted the matchmaker’s plan. That