Chapter 111
It was cold. Everyone breathed out white mist, but Felix’s face was as red as an apple. His eyes wandered to Matthew and lingered on me. Then, he looked away as he said, “You were young. I didn’t want you to be distracted from your studies. If you need those letters back, I can give them to you.”
Matthew immediately retorted, “Felix, you’re the biggest prick ever. You took more things than just the letters. You know it’s true.”
Felix barked back, and they got into an argument. It escalated quickly, causing the other guys to jump in to mediate the conflict.
I was appalled. Felix confiscated the love letters others had written for me? He didn’t like
me. Why did he take those things? There was no way he kept them for fun.
The commotion grew louder and louder, so much so that passersby at great distance turned around to look at us. The day started with a fight. Was this what my birthday would turn out
to be?
“More things? So you didn’t just take my love letters? What’s wrong with you, Felix? You have no right to touch my things!” I shouted.
If Mom hadn’t raised me to be a civilized and educated woman, I would’ve already slapped. Felix’s face until it was nothing but red finger marks. I was so mad. I couldn’t believe that
Felix did that!
During my senior year in high school, I received a lot of love letters. But I never opened them because all I could think of was Felix. I wasn’t interested in any other guys.
However, that didn’t mean he could intercept my love letters. He kept those things from me and violated my privacy.
Right when I was glaring at Felix, Colin had already parked the car and rushed over. He asked me why I was getting all worked up. I relayed everything to him, and he gave Felix a look of disappointment.
Then, he gave me a smile. “Alright, birthday girl, today is your big day. Let’s forget about the past. We’ll handle it tomorrow, okay? Look! Everyone is here to celebrate your birthday with you.”
“Colin’s right, Lulu. Don’t let a prick affect your mood.”
“Yes, he’s not worth your time. Come. Let’s play.” Zara came to drag me by my shoulder. But
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I put my foot down. I glared at Felix angrily. He owed me an explanation!
The rest tried to dissuade me by telling me that I should let bygones be bygones. Some chastised Matthew for bringing up an unsavory past during my birthday. It ruined the high school reunion for everyone.
Matthew noticed his mistake and began apologizing to me. I was mad at him too. Even if Felix and he were not on the greatest terms, they shouldn’t have fought on my birthday. I used to think that Matthew was a kind guy. But now? Not so much.
“There, there, Lulu. We can settle it back home. Everyone’s here for your birthday. Come, give us a smile,” consoled Colin as he wrapped his arm around my shoulder.
“Okay.” I didn’t want to let Colin or my friends down, so I lied.