Chapter 32 - Love And Other Woman (1/2)

It has been a month since Nina left Queen's. Her friends let her and didn't force her to come back.

Her parents didn't ask when she came and asked them to pack their things. She moved her family to a new apartment and rented a commercial space from the money she left from her parents. She would rebuild the ramen shop her grandmother gave them and the renovation was ongoing for three days now.

Alora invited her for dinner and she agreed to meet with them tonight. She knew that Andrew would be there but she didn't care. The rumor of him and her breaking up has been spread throughout the campus. It was funny since Andrew never confirmed nor denied their relationship and they already broke up even before she was announced as his fiance.

”You've been looking at yourself for more than two hours already but you still couldn't figure out what to wear. Look at your room! I'm going to clean up your mess again!” Her mom scolded her.

She took a deep breath and pouted. It was just a formal dinner with friends, she shouldn't overdress just because Andrew will be there.

”If you love him, why did you leave?” Her mom suddenly asked.

She was surprised and wanted to deny it but it was her mother who she was talking to. She knows when she was lying or not.

”I don't know. I wanted to be free. We started our relationship because I owe him. Things got complicated when he offered marriage then I made that stupid deal. I hurt him. I was too insensitive towards him.” She said.

When she told her family that Andrew and her broke up, she didn't cry. But her mom found her silently crying alone one night. She didn't ask her and let her wail that night.

”Do you regret it?” Her mom asked.

She frowned and didn't understand the question.

”Do you regret leaving him?” Her mom elaborated.

She shook her head and looked at her mother.

”I regret not telling him and accepting him. When he told me he was in love with me, I could see the sincerity in his eyes. I was happy but I also felt the pain from his every word. He told me he wanted my heart, my everything but I'm not sure if I could give him what he wanted. I was scared. What if I messed up? What if I disappoint him again like when he got disappointed with that deal I made?” She explained.

She could still feel the pain from her heart. Like someone was stabbing her.

Her mom sat down beside her and took her hand. She looked at her, smiling.

”That's what you call love. You were scared because you didn't want to hurt him or disappoint him. But you know, there's no perfect relationship. The two of you would have to learn how to work things out, you have to understand and trust each other.” Her mom said.

She took a deep breath and smiled. ”It doesn't matter anymore. We already broke up. I just want to finish senior year then go to college. Maybe I will meet someone better.”

”Are you sure that's what you want? How about Andrew? Is it okay with you if he would date and marry someone else?” Her mother suddenly asked.