Although they weren’t lovers, they loved each other; although they had no promises, saying “goodbye” wasn’t easy.
”I thought my endurance, XXL size, and powerful electric motor could change your mind,” he joked half-seriously.
”Don’t you dare follow me to America because of my 34D, 24, 36 perfect body, bold reactions, and our incredible compatibility,” she joked back.
After a few laughs, the air suddenly fell silent.
”I love you,” he suddenly said softly.
Cigarette smoke swirled around, somewhat hazy and dreamlike, making it feel like a dream.
Is this the moment of their breakup?
”I love you too,” she tried to force a smile, managing only a slight curve of her lips.
Ah! They thought their love was one-sided. Although they had declared their feelings, without promises or shared future plans, parting shouldn’t be too painful. But at this moment, she suddenly felt melancholic.
”Qing Yan,” he called softly.
”What?” Her heart pounded, glancing at him.
Would he ask her to stay? Would he hope she wouldn’t leave? Would he hold her tightly and tell her he’d love her forever no matter what? Would he tell her his love was true, and he’d love her even if she was impulsive, reckless, or became a dependent little woman?
Her thoughts were chaotic. The more she thought, the weaker her legs became. She began to doubt if her decision was too hasty, if she was acting on impulse by immediately signing documents, if she should cancel her ticket and reconsider…
If he spoke, she could overturn everything and think again.
She stared at him, her gaze more urgent than usual.
His large hand covered her head, affectionately stroking it. “Be good, study hard, go realize your dreams. I’ll wait for you to come back,” he said steadily.
Qing Yan tilted her head back, feeling tears gathering in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall.
His one sentence dispelled all her hesitations.
”I know, you take care of your work too, put revenge out of your mind, and live your own life,” she lifted her face, picking up her bag. “Goodbye.”
He closed his eyes. “Goodbye.”
