Chapter 8 Chapter 8 I would regret it regret my fearlessly forward rushing youth . Realizing this , I decided to fulfill some unfinished dreams before falling off the cliff . From bedroom to kitchen to living room , I traced our familiar paths , slowly erasing traces of our existence . But this rental apartment held too many memories and too much love . The evening sun slanting into the bedroom , the warm light swaying , his endless strength devoted entirely to loving me . Running home laughing through snowy nights , urgently pushing open the door , then kissing against it until breathless . Splitting a watermelon in two but fighting with spoons over one half , getting tipsy on $ 12 cocktails , me cupping his face with tiny kisses until I nestled into his arms as we fell onto the sofa , feeling his chest vibrate with laughter . In this moment , I decided to let memories stay memories . The lock turned . I looked back to see a stranger named Alex in the doorway . Though he looked at me as he had thousands of times before , I knew this wasnt him . He came over , crouched beside me , looking at my suitcase : Business trip ? I shook my head : Just clearing out some useless things , making space . Today he wore even shabbier clothes than yesterday a $ 50 jacket , $ 20 pants , only his underwear was pricier since I insisted on quality basics , $ 39 a pair . Perhaps in his twenty some years of privileged life , his greatest hardship was playing with a poor girl when bored . Not only lowering his living standards but laboriously crafting lies . By that measure , I hadnt lost out . Besides being a liar , my boyfriend was handsome , well built , capable , and even good in the kitchen . Alex , will you come try on wedding dresses with me tomorrow ? Seren Tears oflox Seed Winnes : Chapter 8 His eyes in the lamplight seemed frosted with silver , beautiful even when frowning . He smiled , somewhat helplessly : Emma , about marriage , Im still … isnt it too early for wedding dresses ? Its just trying them on , doesnt mean we have to get married . What are you afraid of ? . Perhaps because it was the first time Id mentioned not getting married so playfully , as if suddenly indifferent . Alex froze momentarily , pulling me into his arms teasingly : Are you mad at me ? Im just thinking , this path isnt finished yet . No one knows how it will end . Maybe were not right for each other . Maybe my future belongs with someone else … He gripped my fingers , laughing in anger : Shut up . Ill go with you , okay ? Instead of throwing myself into his arms ecstatically like before , I just kept packing . Victoria messaged asking why I kept asking about him . Warning me : Even if youre looking to cheat , at least pick someone in your league . Why keep asking about him ? He was in Milan picking wedding dresses with his fiancée recently . Dont embarrass our alma mater . Thats when I learned his business trip was spent trying on wedding dresses with another woman . The bridal appointment was made last minute , scheduled for evening . All day , I sat quietly in the living room until dark , when Alex returned from work Marrying Alex had been my mantra throughout my girlhood . Id dreamed of walking toward him in a white dress , holding flowers . Just like now , amid the bustling crowd , Id look at him , misty eyed , asking : Do I look beautiful ? Of course I would what bride isnt beautiful ? Its one of the most beautiful moments in a womans life. Alex didnt speak , turning to look out the window . Snow weighing down pedestrians , lifes many hardships scenery hed never noticed before . In his peripheral vision stood a girl wearing a wedding dress just for him , but suddenly he lacked the courage to look back Chapter 8 Alex , look back at her . This is probably the first and last time she will no longer be yours . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!