I got out of bed when I saw Sabrina brought food for me. I snacked on a grape as I rubbed my eyes. âDonât even mention it. My eyes were only swollen because they got defiled by the sight of a pair of cheaters.â
Lyle and Crystal are the most disgusting and cruel people I have ever met. In the past, even if I disliked him, I would still treat him with civility because of Grandma.
But this time, I hate him to my very core. If I could, I would never want to see him again. And if I do see him, I would want nothing more than to give him a slap or two to vent my frustration.
âIâm guessing youâre talking about Lyle and Crystal, am I right?â Sabrina leaned in nearer and whispered, âDonât tell me you still have expectations for Lyle? If so, even I will look down on you. You have a much handsome and better guy in all regards compared to Lyle by your side now. And if youâre still hung up on him, we are through. If your current guy isnât your boyfriend, I wouldâve hit on him.â
âIâm not dumb.â I shrugged as I stuffed myself with fruits while thinking about what I should wear to the cruise party tomorrow.
âYou are dumb. Thatâs why you fell for that idiot, Lyle. Christopher is so much better than him. Do you know that?â Sabrina pointed to somewhere far. âYour happiness is right around the corner. If you donât catch it, donât come crying to me when you lost your chance.â
I followed the direction where her fingers were pointed at and saw Christopher with a group of outstanding men passing by the lake. Even so, he was the most dazzling among the group. Many girls were hitting on him as well. He was, without a doubt, the center of attention everywhere he goes.
After all, in every young girlâs heart, their first crush would always be a man with a dangerous smirk.
âEven though we should advise ways for a marriage to last and not end, now that things had turned out this way, thereâs no need for you to hold on to this marriage anymore. You would only end up getting hurt more should they try to do something terrible to you in the future.â
âSabby, I know what youâre worried about. Youâve said so yourself, now that things had turned out this way, I would much rather find a tree and hang myself than settle for peace.â
I hit Sabrina gently with my fist. Worried about my injury, she chided, âHey, be careful! You just recovered from a burn. It might scar.â
âNo way!â I instantly became nervous at her comment. I couldnât care less about my looks or if I might get a scar if I donât have a loved one. But now that I have a man that I love, thereâs no way I wouldnât care about it. âShould we drive to the hospital for a quick check-up, then? Maybe do some skin grafting?â
Sabrina cackled, âLook at you being so nervous. What a rare sight indeed. Letâs go, then.â
After we got into the car, I noticed that we were not heading for the hospital but toward a luxury shopping district. Curious, I asked, âWhere are we going? Arenât we going to the hospital?â
âLook at you being all nervous over a minor injury. Youâre really different now that youâre in love. You actually care about your appearance now. Relax, there wouldnât be any scarring if you received immediate treatment for a minor injury such as this. Besides, the doctor hired by the Lane family isnât some quack, you know.â
Sabrina suddenly stopped her car at the side of the road. I was left puzzled. âThen what are we doing here?â
âThereâs a cruise party in the afternoon. Crystal will steal your limelight if you attend it dressed like this. So of course we have to shop for a new outfit. You need to doll yourself up in the most beautiful outfit.â
I raised my right arm which was thickly bound in bandages, then waved the heavily-taped left hand. Even being covered by diamonds from head to toe canât save me from all these bandages.
âCome on.â Sabrina pushed me into a boutique that sells evening gowns.
Once we had bought a gown, we immediately headed back. When I entered my room, I was surprised to find a package waiting for me. The package was wrapped in a way that it looked messy and ugly. Whatâs this? I didnât order anything online. Also, the address is wrong.
What I found laying inside the hideous package after tearing it open was an exquisite-looking pink evening gown. It was gorgeous. There was even a matching set of ruby pendants next to it as well.
âLooks like I got worried for nothing. You have someone who spoils you now, unlike me.â Sabrina choked out a few fake sobs as she spoke.