Mrs. Xander would often take my hand, teasingly suggesting I become her daughter–in–law, I would blush and hide behind my mom, softly retorting, but secretly enjoying it. After all, who wouldn’t like Nash?
In the scorching summer, he would let me sit on the back of his bicycle, his white shirt billowing in the wind, carrying a delightful fragrance. And when others bullied me, he was the first to shield me from harm. In the dead of night, he would sneak through the window to my room, leaving behind surprise gifts.
I still remembered one night, under the gentle moonlight, he lay on my bed and asked me, “Wendy, which university do you want to attend?”
Feeling a bit shy and not willing to answer directly, I replied, “I haven’t decided yet. How about you?
He turned over and looked at me seriously, his eyes sparkling with laughter. “I want to get into the Central Academy of Fine Arts. If the opportunity arises, I’d like to study at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy. My dream is to become the world’s number one artist.”
I gazed into the eyes of this starry–eyed young man, and my heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason. “You’re so talented, you’ll definitely make it. But I might not.”
Nash held my hand, his smile radiant. “Then I’ll wait for you, Wendy. We must go to the same university together.”
I didn’t have a particular university in mind at that time, but from that day forward, getting into the Central Academy of Fine Arts or studying at the Florence Academy of Art became my goal too.
always thought that in the summer of my eighteenth year, I would step into the university campus with Nash. Until Yvonne appeared and shattered it all
I returned to the classroom and buried myself in a sea of practice problems. When I got back home, Mrs. Xander was sitting in my living room. Her eyes were swollen, with traces of tears in the corners, and my mom was comforting her while sighing. When Mrs. Xander saw me returning, her eyes lit up a bit. She grabbed my hand.
“Wendy, can you please help me talk to Nash? He used to listen to you the most.”
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I smiled wryly and shook my head. “Mrs. Xander, I’m afraid he won’t listen to me now. We haven’t been able to have a conversation for a long time.”
Mrs. Xander choked up. “But, but I have no other way. We’ve scolded him and fought with him. If we lock him at home, he’ll resort to suicide. I’m really at a loss. I’ve checked that girl; she’s just a spoiled brat. If this continues, that girl will really ruin Nash. Now, no matter what I say, he won’t listen. Please, Wendy, help me, okay?”
Looking at her earnest and desperate gaze, I couldn’t bring myself to refuse, so I reluctantly agreed. Alright, Mrs. Xander, I’ll give it a try, but I can’t guarantee he’ll listen.”
For the sake of Mrs. Xander, who had treated me so well in this life and the previous one, I found Nash the next day after school.
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“Nash, can we talk?”
I didn’t want to get too close to him, so I stood three steps away. Nash looked somewhat impatient.
“What’s up?”
I went straight to the point. “Mrs. Xander asked me to talk to you. Nash, considering Mrs. Xander’s feelings, I advise you to endure it a little longer. SAT is just around the corner. If you hold on, nobody will interfere with your relationship after the exams.
Nash chuckled disdainfully. “Wendy, wh
