"I love them a lot. By looking at them, I can imagine the serious face you had when you were knitting them. Thank you, babe. I love you."My ears turned even hotter. Colin seized the opportunity to confess his love to me again as if I didn't already know his feelings. I was flustered, but deep down, I enjoyed what I heard very much."Happy birthday, Colin. I…" It was so hard to complete the sentence that all I could utter was a few inaudible syllables. I hoped the love in my eyes told him succinctly what I meant to say."What did you say, babe? I couldn't hear it properly. Say it again."Urgh! He was doing this on purpose. How mean! But fine, it was just "I love you." How hard could it be? It was his special day today, so I mustered the courage to say it out loud."I love you too. Do you hear it now?" I pulled his ears closer, took a deep breath, and yelled.His eyes lit up almost immediately. As I took in the mesmerizing beauty of those sparkles, he seized my cheeks and planted
Colin was shocked. It was his first time experiencing everyone's passion and his first time celebrating his birthday on such a grand scale. His movements became robotic, and his smile froze on his face.Even I felt that it was a bit too much, let alone Colin, who subjected himself to a stricter standard because he was their lecturer and senior.After the initial scream, the "porters" looked at each other and greeted loudly again, "And welcome Ms. Luna Lawson, the future Mrs. White!"It was alright at first, but the "Mrs. White" came without a warning. As shameless as I was thanks to Jasmine's training, I couldn't help but blush. Guys, wasn't it too early to call me that?"No need to blush. They're right because you'll be Mrs. White sooner or later," whispered Colin to my ear with a hint of smugness.Even if that was true, they didn't have to say it out loud in front of everyone. "Let's keep a low profile."Colin smiled and uttered something, but the loud cheer that erupted follow
Hannah, who loved good-looking guys, had probably never seen Felix smile before. When she saw it, she was so excited that her face blushed and she staggered backward, hands clutching her chest. I almost wish I could be there to steady her.Fortunately for her, Felix stepped in and held her from behind when she was about to fall, saving her from embarrassing herself. Hannah reminded me of Lilac when she was 18 years old. She, too, was a meek and innocent girl who was loved by Felix.Alas, their love didn't stand the test of time. The lovebirds turned into enemies after several years. Their affection had festered into hatred. And presently, Hannah was just as meek, if not more, than Lilac. I wondered if her feelings for Felix would earn her a happy ending.Speaking of which, I had been quite occupied lately and hadn't visited Lilac after she suffered a miscarriage. I wondered if she had been discharged. I never went to visit her after we sent her to the hospital. In fact, I even compl
The feast would take place at 4:00 pm. Before that, everyone was asked to have as much fun as possible in Crystal House. Under everyone's passionate invitation, Colin and I led the dance floor. The festive ambiance reached a new height, threatening to shatter the surrounding glasses.Winston's and Felix's presence must have triggered Colin somehow. We began with a traditional tango, but every movement he made was extra flamboyant like a peacock.When we passed by Felix and Winston, I saw Felix roll his eyes at us. The contempt in his eyes was so palpable that I wished I could stop the dance and give him the middle finger. Did he have to show me his long face?Winston's reaction was even more infuriating. He turned around and pretended that we weren't there at all. What a jerk! The lack of cooperation from those two pricks riled me up so much that I decided to blacklist them from my life.Colin noticed that I was pouting angrily. He stifled a chuckle and nibbled my ear. "Ignore thos
In other words, she was implying that a whole bottle of Coke was simply too much for my skinny frame. Therefore, I should pick either truth or dare.I immediately gave up on the bottle of soda when I saw its size. I had read enough romance novels to know that if I picked dare, I would be pranked. They might ask me to remove the belt of the guy next to me, walk backward, or kiss the first guy I saw. I couldn't do that.Besides, Colin was glaring at me, ready to pounce at me the moment I picked dare. Fine, I would pick the truth."So truth it is. Other than your father, who's the first man you fell in love with? What's his name?"Please. The answer couldn't be any more obvious. Decisively, I answered, "Colin."Colin looked at me in disbelief, his grip on me tightening. His fingers caressed my hand. Perhaps he was moved by what I said, or perhaps he finally obtained the acknowledgment he had always wanted from me. He was over the moon.I bent my fingers and scratched his palm to wak
"Felix, will you date me?" Hannah held her chin with both her hands and probed gingerly like a pet waiting for its master's treat.Felix gritted his teeth, and the veins on his temples throbbed furiously. Yet a suspicious hue of scarlet appeared on his earlobes. "It's just a game. Don't take it seriously.""But I'm being 100% serious, Felix. Are you turning me down?" Hannah's big, round orbs turned glossy. She pouted in a cutesy way. "If you agree to go out with me in front of everyone, we won't have to tell everyone that we're dating."Felix, I'm smart and obedient. I'll listen to you. And I promise I'll only love you even more in the future. Please say yes. You're missing out if you say no."The host jumped in to give the couple-to-be a final push. "I hereby declare that Hannah's confession is a great success! From now on, Felix will be Hannah's boyfriend. Please treat Hannah kindly, Felix. Come, a round of applause to these two lovebirds!"A thunderous applause erupted, and it
It wasn't until I arrived at the venue that I realized there was another group of about 20 students working behind the scenes too. Everyone toiled and pulled through to throw Colin a huge birthday party. Colin and I exchanged looks, touched by the kindness of everyone.We were in a vast, empty space. On the right were several long tables, adorned with light blue tablecloths. There were a few stools scattered about. Needless to say, it was the dining area.The air ventilation was better on the left, so three barbecue grills were set up. Flame tongues from the sizzling coals below were charring the sides of lamb shanks, unleashing the decadent aroma into the air. Our mouths already turned watery before the food was ready. To make sure we could eat as soon as possible, everyone volunteered to help out with the grilling. It was so festive.I offered my help too but was politely turned away. They said since I was Colin's future wife, I had the right to enjoy the party. Besides, since i
"You've been craving this. So, are you happy?" asked Colin in his husky, sultry voice. Of course, I was happy. What was this if not pure bliss?"But it's your birthday. You don't have to do this," I uttered, embarrassed. I knew he was the mastermind behind this pleasant surprise, but I nonetheless wanted to hear it from him.Maybe all women did this—they knew they were pampered and spoiled, but they wanted to hear it from their lovers. Not only would they feel smug about it, but they could also flaunt it to their friends later by pretending to complain about how sweet their boyfriends were.Today was Colin's birthday. Therefore, it should revolve around him. Why would he sacrifice himself to bring my dream to life?Colin grinned and kissed my head. "I'm yours. So it's only natural that my birthday revolves around you. I'm willing to do anything just to see the smile on your face."His perfect, symmetrical facial features curled into a handsome smirk. And as usual, his eyes sparkle