Chapter 207
I sniggered internally.
So this was why they invited me out for lunch!
They wanted to find me a boyfriend. Why? Did my being single somehow bother them? Felix had told me yesterday that Colin wasn’t the right guy for me. And today, he wanted me to date someone as soon as possible.
Was he somehow afraid that I’d date Colin for real, so he wanted to hook me up with
someone else instead?
Regardless, after the weird speech Felix gave me last night, he wanted to set me up on dates tonight. His back–and–forth decision was perplexing, to say the least.
“What is wrong with the two of you? My love life doesn’t have anything to do with you, so mind your own business. Also, I don’t need to go through you before I date someone now, do I? Who do you think you are? Stop flattering yourself.”
Furious, I toppled the glass of water on the table, spilling its contents on the surface.
“Calm down, Lulu. Lili just wants some reassurance because we used to… I’m not forcing you to find a boyfriend right away. But you’re old enough to start looking. I want you to be cared
for.”
I almost snorted out loud.
They were doing this for my own good?
Oh, these two nosy individuals. Who were they to worry about my love life? Even my parents weren’t worried about that yet. What was wrong with them?
“We used to what? Tell us, Felix. We used to what? And stop using ‘we‘. You and I are not
that close. If Lilac needs reassurance, that’s your problem; not mine. Colin is taking good
care of me, so don’t you worry about me.
“Felix, Lilac, let this be a warning. Stay away from me and stop telling me what to do with my life. It’s annoying!”
I couldn’t believe that Felix would go this far for Lilac.
They could do what normal couples did and just leave me alone. My relationship status was none of their concern. Did they have too much time on their hands?
+35 BONUS
I dropped the gifts I bought on the commercial street and left. Felix called out to make me stay, but I promptly ignored him.
I was on the verge of exploding, but suddenly, Colin came from outside and grabbed me. He asked me what happened.
“It’s all your fault. Why did you agree to have lunch with them? Are you working with them. to bully me? Urgh!” I swatted Colin’s hand away and bolted out.
I was so mad.
What they did made no sense.
I was minding my own business. I didn’t cross or provoke them. Why did they have to come and ruin my mood again and again?
I didn’t cut ties with them, but it wasn’t because I was meek. It was because I still cherished the time we spent growing up together.
But that had nothing to do with love.
Infuriated by Felix and Lilac, I took out my frustration on Colin and ran back to my school.
Fortunately, Jesselton College wasn’t too far, so it didn’t take me a long time.
The corridor was empty as it was break time. I sat in a corner and sulked on my lonesome.
Colin found me and sat next to me. Pulling me into his arms, he patted my back.
I knew that he had always been behind me. I was just too mad to talk to him.
“What happened? Tell me,” Colin patted my back and cooed.
“They bullied me.” I sniffled, feeling anguished.
“What did they do? Tell me everything. I’ll avenge you.”
“Felix said I was single and that made Lilac feel very insecure about their relationship.”
“What then?”
“They asked me to find a boyfriend.”
“Then find one. You’re 22 years old now. It’s time for you to date someone.‘
“Why should I listen to them? Why should I do what I’m told?” I raised my voice abruptly, which frightened Colin.