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After three years of on–and–off relationships with Lance because of Melissa, I was exhausted and finally gave
- up.
I chose Elmer, my childhood sweetheart, who had been pursuing me for many years.
We had been in love for five years and he took care of everything. I thought he was the one for the rest of my life until the bachelor party a week before the wedding.
His good friend got drunk and exposed hist secret thoughts that he had kept secret for
many years.
“You have been acting affectionate for Melissa for so many years and finally Erin is willing to marry you wholeheartedly.”
“As long as Melissa can get Lance as she wishes, I am willing to marry someone I don‘ t love.”
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It turned out that the wedding dress he carefully prepared was because of his regret that Melissa couldn’t wear it.
The ring he designed himself was also a sadness that he couldn’t see Melissa wear it.
My self–righteous utopia was a cage that he carefully built with lies just to trap me.
I wiped my tears dejectedly and finally gave up and agreed to the marriage my parents chose for me.
“Mom, I agree to the marriage.”
The living room was dark and my shallow voice was clear and numb in the lonely night.
Mom knew I was upset and sighed softly. “Dear, don’t worry about the marriage, leave everything to mom and dad. We can’t say that the person we choose will definitely be your type, but we can
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guarantee that he is excellent in character and family background. My daughter deserves the best.”
“Thank you, mom.
“By the way, remember to say goodbye to Elmer when you come back. You have been in Ordgan City for so many years, thanks to his care. When you get married, you must also invite him to have a drink at the wedding.
I was silent for a moment and said yes.
There was a noise at the door and the living room soon became bright.
Elmer saw me at home and was stunned for a while, then smiled and came over to hug me in his arms. “Who made my baby unhappy?”
He rubbed my neck and kissed me.
I avoided his action. “You smell of alcohol, go take a shower first.
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He pinched my palm and said, “Okay,
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okay, my baby has an order and I, as her husband, will make sure to wash myself clean.
When he stood up, he thought of
something and said, “Who to invite to the wedding wine?”
Mine. I told him in my heart.
“No one, just a relative.”
His brows relaxed and he said, “Okay, please come back after we get married.”
Seeing his back humming a song as he went to the bathroom, I smiled bitterly.
We wouldn’t get married.
The phone on the coffee table vibrated, it was Elmer‘ s.
I had no intention of looking at it, but when I stood up, I saw the name on the screen saying “Only Love“.
And that avatar also existed in my
WhatsApp friends. [Elmer, he doesn’t
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want me anymore, I only have you.]
My hands and feet were cold and even my breathing stopped for two beats.
When Elmer came out, I was pouring
water.
He habitually picked up the phone and the next moment, even though I had already prepared myself mentally, I still saw his face change instantly.
He went back to his room and hurriedly put on a piece of clothing. He was always a serious person and didn’t even notice that he had buttoned the wrong button.
When he walked to the door, he seemed to remember me standing at the table without saying a word.
He hurried over and said, “Baby, there‘ s an emergency case in the hospital. I have to go there right away. Don’t wait for me tonight.”
He perfunctorily touched my forehead and
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as the door closed, the room fell into a
dead silence.
I lowered my head, looked at the water flowing all over the table, took a tissue and wiped it carefully.
Then I walked to the refrigerator and took out a birthday cake.
I lit the candles and made a sincere birthday wish for myself before twelve. o‘ clock.
“I wish you happiness every year and I will never return to Elmer in this life.”
