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Once we were far enough, I turned around. Flynn was still there, staring at our backs like an old, regretful man.
We were close to the owner of the pasta restaurant. When he saw us, he welcomed us earnestly and served us the food we ordered.
Queenie and I sat opposite each other while Andrew sat next to her.
Andrew placed Queenie’s order before her. She slurped the spaghetti quietly. It looked like she
was ravenous.
As she ate, her tears began falling onto the plate. She put down the cutlery, took a tissue paper, and began sobbing while covering her eyes.
1 let out a sigh of relief.
I was glad that she cried. I was so afraid that she’d keep those feelings bottled up as that would take a toll on her mental health. Now that she had closure, she could finally move on from
Flynn.
She needed to cry the pain out. Then, she’d be able to start anew.
As for Flynn, his wealth and status had inflated his ego. He wasn’t worth it.
And from now on, Flynn and Queenie’s relationship was officially over.
After she cried for a while, she resumed eating her spaghetti until the plate was empty. Andrew was considerate enough to order a second plate for Queenie with extra toppings.
“Eat. This is food therapy.”
Queenie ate and ate until her eyes were puffy and her face was tear–streaked.
Then, she sniffled and uttered meekly, “Andrew, that guy was my ex–boyfriend. I used to be in love with him. For five years, I lived with him. I’m sorry that you have to see me in this messy state. I don’t deserve someone pure like you. Find someone better. Let’s end it here. Let’s not
talk anymore.”
Andrew leaned in and asked, “Do you still love him?”
“No.”
“If he comes to you to reconcile with you, will you say yes? He looks rich. Many women like
that.”
“No.”
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“If you could travel back in time, would you still have chosen him?”
“No.”
Andrew was elated. A wide grin appeared on his face. “Then all is well. I have no part in your past. I hate to see you suffer so much from this toxic relationship. But now, your future will be mine. It’s mine only, and that’s enough.
Queenie froze just as she reached for another tissue paper. She turned around, confused. It prompted Andrew to smile even more indulgently. “You have the purest soul. It is and will be the purest soul in the world.
“So, are you ready, Queenie? Because I’m about to impress you and ask you out. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do but was too scared to do.”
“Why me?” asked Queenie innocently.
“Back then, you were too bothered by everything. So even though I had the fattest crush on you, I didn’t dare to tell you. But now that you’ve let go of the baggage, your heart is ready to accept another person. So, I’ll ask you out.
“I like you. Please give me the chance to spoil you. I swear that if I make you cry, I’ll be banished to hell.”
Queenie then shoved a bite of pasta into his mouth and protested grumpily, “Don’t curse yourself.”
I watched them bicker with a smile and felt relieved. Queenie had never looked this happy
since she came here.
Perhaps at the moment, Queenie wasn’t’in love with Andrew yet. No one knew when she’d be ready to accept him. However, she had let go of the past and decided to start anew. It seemed like Andrew’s wish would come true very soon.