Chapter 78
The annual Christmas season had arrived, and as usual, A University was hosting its lively Christmas Eve ball. Eager for the night, I took the initiative to invite Kelvis to be my dance partner, and he gladly accepted.
A few minutes before the dance was set to begin, I texted him, “I’ll wait for you at the entrance.” However, before I could get a reply, a glaring light suddenly shone directly on me. I instinctively raised my hand to shield my eyes as romantic music began to play. In a flash, I became the center of attention.
Marlaux was walking toward me, holding a fancy bag in one hand and a bouquet of vibrant red roses in the other. My brain froze as I stood there, my mouth slightly opened in shock.
“Holy cow, this is huge! Marlaux is about to confess!” &
“And his target is Lashana? She looks shocked, probably speechless from the surprise.” &
“Of course! Everyone knows she’s had a crush on Marlaux for years. She’s probably going to cry with joy after this.”
Marlaux knelt on one knee, pulling a pair of crystal shoes from the bag. Just one glance and it was clear they were expensive.
“No girl has ever been worth this, but you’re the exception. I’m going to personally put these crystal shoes on my beloved princess,” he said confidently, his smile smug.
He knew how to charm women, and he thought he knew me well. Every time he upset me, it didn’t take much to win me back. Tonight, he was certain this grand gesture would bring me to tears.
With his eyes locked on me, Marlaux finally spoke, “Lashana, will you be my girlfriend?“&
There was a brief, tense silence.N
Second–hand embarrassment washed over me as I stood there. My mind screamed, “Somebody save me!”
Just then, a familiar figure appeared in the crowd. Relief flooded through me. I instantly relaxed, a sense of security washing over me as I spotted Kelvis. I looked back at Marlaux, smirking. “Sorry, but I don’t want anything dirty.”
“And besides,” I continued, “I already have a boyfriend.”
The crowd erupted with chatter, buzzing with the shock of my rejection. X
“Did I hear that right? Lashana just rejected Marlaux?” N
“Haha, finally! Marlaux got what he deserved. But who’s her boyfriend?” &
“Serves him right–this was just emotional blackmail.”
Mariaux’s face darkened immediately, and when he saw Kelvis, his expression soured even more, like he had swallowed something bitter.
I smiled softly as I confidently walked toward Kelvis, who had been waiting patiently. His arms opened, and I fell into them, comforted by his familiar scent. Lowering his head, Kelvis kissed me right there, in front of everyone, drawing gasps and cheers from the crowd.
That night, two big rumors spread across campus. First, I had publicly rejected Marlaux, and second, my boyfriend was none other than the famously unattainable Kelvis.N
To add to the drama, Marlaux and Kelvis were roommates and bitter rivals.N
The gossip mill exploded with stories about the tense dynamic between the two of them.
But what truly mattered was the kind of people we surrounded ourselves with. Kelvis proudly introduced me to his friends, and they treated me with respect. They were genuine, sincere, and fun to be around. No one belittled or insulted me; instead, they offered heartfelt congratulations and told us how perfect we were together.N
In contrast, Marlaux’s so–called friends only ever mocked and degraded me.
A boyfriend’s attitude often dictates how his friends treat you. If he respects and values you, they will, too. If he is dismissive, they will follow suit.
I couldn’t have been more grateful for Kelvis, who had lifted me out of the toxic cycle I had once been stuck in, guiding me toward a happier, more fulfilling future.
Recently, a viral photo has been circulating on the university’s confession wall. It shows Marlaux, drunk and making a scene near a Lake late at night. The comments beneath the photo were filled with mockery.
Some friends asked me how I felt about it, but I only smiled faintly. Whether Marlaux was doing well or not no longer mattered to me. He was in the past, and I had no reason to look back.N
