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Twenty-nine
Ethan bought apples on his way home earlier. He placed it into the counter and sliced some. He received a message from Chrystyn as he asked how did the university handle the issue.
I’d like to tell you personally. I’ll go there.
He replied.
Are you okay now with going out?
Another reply has been received.
Yes. Also, Wick is with me. Don’t ask why.
Ethan smiled and laughed as he read the text message. He knew that Chrystyn and Wick looked good together, but he did not anticipate that they would be forming a bond this fast. Indeed, everything is meant to be.
There would be a lot of things to catch up to. And they need to prepare for their return tomorrow. As he waited, he prepared snacks and drinks, opening the fridge. He noticed that some snacks he bought were missing. Instead of getting inquisitive, he just let it pass instead.
He placed the food right into the table in the living
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"Tomorrow's the exam. You haven't had any tutoring session with Troye?" asked Chrystyn as she cleaned her things up.It has been a week since their return. That means that it has also been a week since Troye and Ethan talked. The rest has been peaceful too."Nah. He did not even bother to contact me after the last message that I have sent," said Ethan as he placed the last pen on his case."Well, what did you say?""I said to him that he shouldn't be contacting me from now on."Chrystyn chuckled. "You are crazy. Of course, he obliged.""This is stupid. I am acting like a girl," Ethan said as he sat down again on his seat."That's not acting like a girl, but you are just acting following your feelings."They stood up and went home in each of their ways.As Ethan's waiting for his cab, Joseph approached him in the back. "Are you alone?"He was startled. "What do you think you are doing now?""I'll find any di
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Troye placed the food on the table. He grabbed plates and utensils and arranged them. He grabbed a chair for Ethan to sit."Have you waited long?" asked Ethan as he sat down and scooted nearer to the table. He grabbed a spoonful of the food. It's still hot but not that much. "Maybe you have waited for 30 minutes now?""I have waited for an hour," said Troye as he took a portion of the food as well. "But it's fine because it's kind of my fault anyway.""This is delicious," Ethan said. "It's a shame I did not go home earlier."Troye dropped his utensils on the table. "I don't want you to think that I am such a nuisance, but may I ask who you have met with?""A friend of mine. You did not know him," said Ethan as he ate more.Troye nodded. "So, the exam's going to take place next week."Ethan stopped eating. "We have wasted a week only to fight and not give attention to one another."Troye reached for Ethan's hands. "I am sorry."
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“Why would you write it like that?” said Ethan as he sent daggers to Chad with his eyes.“Just a remembrance,” said Chad as he shrugged. “So, still haven’t heard from Troye?”Ethan shook his head. They walked past the school supplies section and went to the clothing section. “I’ll be buying gifts for my family.”“You know their size?”“Of course. Also, you can choose your own.”Chad pointed to himself. “Me? Oh, no. I accompanied you for free. No need to do anything for me.”Ethan shrugged. “If that’s what you say so.”Ethan picked up 5 different clothes for each of his family, and everything was branded. From formal to casual, he’s chosen it. He did not bother looking at a price – no matter how many zeros there are, he can afford it with no worries at all.“Let me help you carry this,” said C
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The car stopped. It’s one block away from the building. It was already very late at night, yet there were still people lurking around because it was the month of December. Ethan hopped out of the car and grabbed every bag that he had bought earlier.“Are you sure you are alright in bringing these all by yourself?” asked Chad. “I could just drop you off in front of your place.”Ethan shook his head. “I’m going to be fine.”Chad asked, “I hope that you’ll be alright knowing what you have witnessed this day.”Ethan just nodded. He closed the door and bid goodbye.“Bye, Chad. Hope to see you soon again.”Chad smirked. “Soon, huh?”Ethan rolled his eyes out and started walking towards his place. Chad, on the other hand, has been following him with his car – slowly advancing. Chad rolled down his windows.“I’ll be wearing this
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Ethan woke up as he felt the road get bumpy and rough. He roamed his eyes around and saw that they were now in his hometown. It's yet far, but the surroundings have entirely changed, and it was far different from the city."How many hours did I fall asleep?" asked Ethan as he opened a fridge and grabbed a can. He felt different this time, and maybe it was because he's now in an entirely different environment. He hasn't been back here for half a year, and this is the only time he gets to go home."You have been sleeping since we came from the city."He nodded. He was just observing like he hadn't seen all of this when he was young. Everything started to look familiar. Seeing the cows, trees, grass, chickens make him miss his childhood. He also missed his family."Do you think they would understand?" asked Ethan as he looked at the butler through the mirror. They exchanged glances, and then the butler nodded. Ethan left a shrug.It wasn't that long u
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Ethan swayed his feet as the swing swayed back and forth. He stayed in the playground where he and Minty have been playing since they were still a kid. What his father said the other night has still lingered in his mind. It wasn't that easy to forget because it was his father that said those words.He also thought so much about what Pierre said. If he tells his parents that he's dating a guy, then would it mean that his father would also go to some extent where he'll destroy Troye's life just like the life of his business competitors? He shook his head at that thought.He noticed that someone occupied the other swing. He looked at that person, and it was the butler. They did not say anything to one another, and they just sat there silently. "I heard about it," said the butler, Giovanni. "I was not eavesdropping; I just happen to be in the corner being a guard.""I don't get why you need to be a
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He leaned his head against the window. They have already gone on their way, and the silence has taken over. Only the sound of the engine and Ethan's sobs can be heard inside the car. There's no limousine—just an ordinary car.He wiped his tears, but he still kept sobbing. What he felt was like choosing himself and throwing his family, and that made him heartbroken. It's the moment where he's hurt the most. He wiped his snot and looked at the butler through the mirror. "Don't you dare look at me with pity."The butler, Yohan, brought his gaze back to the road. He's already driving for hours, and now they're heading into the city."Have you ever loved someone, Yohan?" Ethan asked as he completely dried his face up. "Come on, and you can talk. It's only you and me, and you are my butler.""I am your father's butler."Ethan scoffed. "He sent you with me so you can look after me. To put it that way, you are my butler now. I don't care if you repor
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