Chapter 196: Certain
Mia was bawling her eyes out, her face all gaunt and streaked with tears. She was crying like her heart was breaking into a million pieces.
"Benjamin's such a douche. You love him so much, how could he do this to you?"
I can't handle seeing people cry. Mia was sobbing so hard, I started tearing up too.
My heart ached for Mia. She'd given her all to that jerk and got nothing but heartache in return.
Mia was really shattered this time.
"Jane, I can't love him anymore. I wanna leave, leave for good and never look back," she wailed, her voice full of pain and sorrow. She wasn't the bright, sunny girl I knew anymore.
Benjamin, look at what you've done. I just hoped he wouldn't regret it later, 'cause by then, it'd be too late, and the pain would be unbearable. When he finally realized his mistake, there'd be no fixing it.
"If you're sure about this, then go for it. I got your back. If you're sad, just let it out. Cry it all out, let all those years of pain and hurt flow out with your tears, then start fresh. My Mia is amazing, you'll definitely find someone who treasures you."
"I texted him saying I wanted to break up, but he didn't reply. I don't wanna stay in this city. I wanna leave, but I don't know where to go. Jane, I left home without looking back, and now I'm coming back in shame. I can't handle it. What should I do, Jane? I feel so useless."
"Don't say that. You did nothing wrong. None of this is on you. If there's anything to blame, it's that you loved Benjamin too much these past few years. Mia, why don't you come to Regalia with me? Brad got me a place, and you can crash with me. There are plenty of job opportunities here, and you'll definitely find something you like. Come to me, okay?"
We talked for over an hour, and Mia kept crying. Her tears seemed endless, like she was crying out a lifetime's worth.
Luckily, she agreed to come to Regalia. Otherwise, I was really scared she might do something drastic.
I booked her a flight for tomorrow.
I asked if she had a lot of luggage and if she needed to check any bags. She said she was only taking her own stuff and leaving behind everything Benjamin had given her or they had bought together. She didn't have much, just one suitcase.
Hearing that made me feel bitter and heartbroken.
So many years of devoted love, and after breaking up, she was left with just one small suitcase.
Was love worthless, or did she just pick the wrong guy? It had to be the latter.
By the time we ended the call, it was super late. Brad had sent me a few messages on Facebook, saying he was staying over there and that I should sleep well and not worry, that he had everything under control.
I was too emotional after talking with Mia and couldn't sleep, so I chatted with Brad.
I wanted to ask how things went between Daniel and his family and if he had any trouble, but then I thought it wasn't necessary. If Brad wanted to tell me, he would. If he didn't want me to know, why should I make it hard for him? Whether he told me or not, it was a decision he made after thinking it through for me.
Instead of worrying about Daniel, I should focus on Mia.
I asked Brad if he knew how Benjamin was doing. Brad didn't know much, only that the Davis family was in some trouble and needed the Sydney family's help. So, Benjamin's family was using inheritance rights to force him to marry Sydney. Benjamin had tried to resist but failed repeatedly. No one could say what happened next.
"No one could say? It all depends on Benjamin's choice."
Brad went quiet for a sec before saying, "Benjamin wants to have his cake and eat it too, but life ain't letting him. His family's putting the squeeze on him big time, and he's been stressed out of his mind. He had alcohol poisoning twice from drinking too much. It's rough."
Hearing Brad's words, I felt a mix of emotions.
Was it really that hard to make a choice? If he wanted money and power, he should choose the Davis family. If he wanted to be with Mia forever, he should choose Mia. It was just a matter of A or B. And Benjamin was obviously too greedy, wanting both A and B.
In other words, Mia was important to him, but not as important as money and power.
Suddenly, I realized that Benjamin was never the right person for Mia. They were just too young back then, at an age where love was everything, and they just didn't realize the harshness of reality.
Now that it was time to make a choice, Benjamin's indecision was actually expected.
It was like Louis. I was sure he would eventually give in to his family's arrangements and be with Mindy.
Since Mindy was a good person, and I didn't even like Louis, it was easy to say good-bye. But Mia worshipped Benjamin, and his choice would shatter her heart.
If things were as Mia said, and Benjamin really had a child with Sydney, then such a Benjamin didn't deserve Mia's love. He wouldn't be a good partner and didn't deserve true love.
What kind of person was a good partner?
Power, status, and money were things everyone liked, but they were not necessary for love. A true partner should be like Brad. Even knowing the difficulties and pressures ahead, he still stood firm and refused to back down, always protecting me and shielding me from the storm.
Some might doubt that I had only been with Brad for a few days, how can I be sure he would always love, pamper, and protect me?
Honestly, I didn't know why, but I just had this feeling. Since the day we became a couple, I've had this confidence that we will be like this for life.
"How can Benjamin be so heartless? Mia has been with him for so many years, how can he bear it? Was all men like him?" I grumbled to Brad, giving him a reproachful glance.
Brad was amused by me, laughing and warning. "Don't talk nonsense. Not all men are the same. But Benjamin has tried his best. If Mia is willing to wait, maybe they will have an ending."
Hearing that, I angrily shouted at him, "Why are you defending Benjamin? Why should Mia wait? What if there's no ending? Wouldn't that ruin her life? Benjamin shamelessly had a child with someone else and left Mia behind, and he still wants her to wait for him? Who does he think he is? We all know how hard this has been for Mia. If he doesn't love her, he should let go. Why is he having a child with someone else while still clinging to Mia? What a jerk."
"Jane, don't jump to conclusions about things you don't know for sure. Benjamin and Mia's situation is complicated. It's not that they don't have love. What happens next is up to them. Even though we're her friends, we can't interfere too much."
"I don't care. You're just defending Benjamin. All men are the same. By the way, Mia is coming to see me tomorrow. I've already invited her to stay with me. You can move back to the dorm. I'm going to sleep now. Good night."
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