A decision without thoughtfulness will only bring you a regret. *** “Are you sure you wanna stay here, Mom?” Ansel didn’t believe that Alina would decide to live with him. “This is my home too. Is there something wrong with my decision?” “Thus, how about the company have you managed all this time?” “I’m old and tired. I’ve left my position to someone who’s pretty competent and trustworthy.” Alina changed the TV channel she was watching. Several times she moved from one number to others just to find an interesting program. Ansel threw away his glance at Xander. Xander just shrugged. It’s better for him not to comment than to create the tense that would make the situation worse. Xander could read the hidden plan behind Alina’s reason to remain by Ansel’s side. She certainly wanted to watch Ansel’s movement. “That’s up to you, Mom!” Ansel gave up. It was pointless to insist on forbidding Alina to stay or desperate to send her away. She wouldn’t change her mind easily. “So, when
Every day, the nature always waits for you with full of surprises as long as you remain optimistic about life. *** Qeiza woke up with the black rings circle her eyes, just as dark as panda’s eyes. Her whole body felt sore and she wasn’t excited. She didn’t know what time she eventually succumbed to sleepiness. Thinking that the freshness of water could restore the vitality of her body, Qeiza wouldn’t like to waste the time by remaining lazy on the bed. She then bolted to the bathroom. After spending almost an hour to pamper herself, Qeiza got out with the nice fragrance that wafted through her entire bedroom. Qeiza felt her strength get stronger. She smiled in satisfaction, looking at her reflection in the mirror after finishing her minimalist make-up. “Okay. Let’s start the day with a smile and morning spirit,” Qeiza talked to herself. “Never let yesterday’s bad experiences affect your happiness today.” A wide smile framed Qeiza’s pretty face. She always had her own ways to chee
It’s hard to find someone who can be a true friend, but an enemy often appears without needing to be searched. *** From his desk, which was blocked by a glass door, Chin Hwa made a smile with the tip of his eyebrows raised high. Qeiza’s facial expression, when she blinked fast her eyes repeatedly while staring at her computer, looked very cute in Chin Hwa’s sight. “I guessed someone has just won a lottery.” All at once, Chin Hwa had stood exactly in front of Qeiza, exposing his teasing smile. “Need to be celebrated?” “You made me more nervous,” Qeiza burst. “You didn’t check it?” Qeiza shook her head. “I’m preparing myself to face the losing.” “Actually, not only your preference of flowers was unique,” commented Chin Hwa. “Need a help?” “No, thanks. I still can read.” After taking long breaths several times and exhaling them slowly, Qeiza finally opened her inbox. “Oh My God!” Qeiza’s face got bright. “I didn’t believe I’ll get this chance.” Chin Hwa also felt joyful when he
The eyes and ears can deceive because what we frequently see and hear are not the real facts. *** Aleta felt her heart burn as Qeiza disregarded her threat. She even dared to break through her defences and forced her step backwards. It caused her back hit the wall. Not accepting being treated in such a way, Aleta hunted Qeiza and successfully pulled her hand harshly. “Huh! What a shameless woman!” She snapped. “You thought who you are so you dare to attack me?!” “Let my hand free, Miss! While I’m still asking you nicely.” Qeiza was completely furious at Aleta. That strange woman just came unexpectedly and waved a war flag, whereas they definitely didn’t know each other. Did Aleta’s brain also have a problem, just the same as Ansel’s? “Don’t dream!” Aleta tightened her grip. “What’s this fuss?” A young man at the age of his last thirties got out of the elevator and immediately approached them. Qeiza soon recognized him as the one who had interviewed her earlier. Aleta gave her
Someone who has neglected you might need you someday. *** The song lyrics of ‘My Love’ which was sung by Westlife lilted and infiltrated softly into Qeiza’s eardrums. The sky overarched the earth with its light blue color. The orange tinge of twilight curtain hadn’t flown yet on the western horizon. The solemnity of the romantic song wrapped in the softness of blue sky brought Qeiza’s dreams to wander, downing to the garden of feeling that the young people desired. It’s the garden where the flowers of love and longing were combined in the heart. Qeiza wasn’t a kind of a sentimental woman. But, the bad things she experienced all day made her need to calm herself down. The best way was by listening to the evocative songs while pampering her eyes with the beauty of the world. The top of The Eiffel Tower as if called Qeiza’s soul to immediately harbor her admiration at it. Qeiza stood at the corner of green-grassed field that stretched like a fur carpet looked from the distance. The
Fleeing is not the best way to avoid someone who hurt you. Just face him and make peace with your past. *** “Are you alone, Miss?” Qeiza heard someone speak to her with the footsteps getting closer. She turned ninety degrees. She was a bit surprised when she recognized the face of the greeter under the dim moonlight. “Mr. Xander? I didn’t expect I’d meet you here,” said Qeiza in a flat tone. “Ah, my sight wasn’t wrong at all,” replied Xander. “I’ve seen you from the distance for a long time, but I was little doubtful if it’s really you, Miss Kim.” Xander showed his friendly smile. “It seems that you’re talented to be a spy.” “Gosh! I don’t think so, Miss. I just felt afraid of mistaking another person, so I should reassure myself before going to approach you.” “Whatever! It seems you’re alone too.” Qeiza turned back and focused her attention to the charm of the night on the bank of the Seine River. “You’re right,” replied Xander. “I’m running away from Ansel.” While mentionin
A man who is serious in a relationship will not hesitate to introduce his beloved woman to his family. *** Considering that she couldn’t look weak or be intimidated by Ansel’s attitudes and words, Qeiza lifted up her chin. She had to remain to look strong and respectable. “You're visiting me at the wrong time, Mister,” Qeiza stared intensely at Ansel, hiding her anger behind her cold look. Ansel took a look at the watch on his wrist. “It’s not too late,” he said. “I’m coming here to fetch you. Ums … I want to introduce you to my mom.” “What? You must be insane. We aren’t in such a relationship so you need to introduce me to your mom.” “I’m not the kind of person who likes showing courtesy,” replied Ansel. “I know what I want.” “But, it doesn’t mean that you can act as you please. I’m a human being, not a stuff that you can take away whenever you like.” Ansel’s pupils glowed unpleasantly. The woman in front of him was truly a dissident. “I just want my mom to know that I like s
Ansel still locked his gaze at the hijab woman who was sitting across him. If only he didn’t pay close attention to the color of her eyes, he must have thought that she was really Ae Ri. The dreaming girl he was going to fetch this morning. “What do you think? Qeiza is pretty, right?” asked Alina. Her lips curved into a teasing smile at his only son. “Where did you find her?” Ansel neglected his mother’s query. In the contrary, he attacked his mother with his own question. “Are you sure this strange woman is Qeiza?” Though Ansel had never once met his ex-wife, he didn’t know why his heart doubted her identity. He felt a bit weird when she appeared in his house unexpectedly. In fact, she was the one who sued a divorce and returned all the stuffs he gave her. Did she just regret it? “Ansel! It's not good to think badly of others, especially your ex-wife.” Alina looked displeased with Ansel’s suspicious attitude. “Mom, if she’s really Qeiza, my ex-wife, she should have felt ashamed t