Chapter 511 Salesmanship
The hot guy next to me chuckled, but there was something deeper behind that smile.
I grabbed Jane and got out of there. Anywhere Ryan was, the air just felt suffocating.
It had been five years, and suddenly, I realized my love for Ryan wasn't as crucial as I thought. He wasn't that hard to forget, and our relationship wasn't as unforgettable as I once believed.
Why? Back then, I was all in for Ryan. How could one dinner talking about marriage make it all vanish? Looking back, it wasn't the dinner that made it fade, but his constant indifference and lack of commitment.
In my heart, I had already given up on him and on us.
Turns out, everything started with the death of love.
Ryan clearly didn't get it. He caught up with me and tried to grab me again, but Jane slapped his hand away.
Jane, my best friend, saw me struggling and stepped in front of me. She said, "Mr. Price, you two are done. Amelia has nothing to do with you now. So, please don't try to approach her. If you harass Amelia, we'll call the cops."
Seeing that I had no intention of talking to him and Jane was blocking him, Ryan got pissed. He shoved Jane aside roughly, his tone nasty, and his furrowed brows showed his anger and impatience. "Move. I'm talking to Amelia."
Jane, caught off guard, stumbled. If it weren't for a tall, thin guy who quickly caught her, she would've fallen.
My anger flared. Without thinking, I kicked Ryan hard, sending him flying backward.
He struggled to get up, glaring at me in shock and anger.
He probably never imagined that the me who had cherished him like life for five years would one day kick him away.
I dusted off my hands, stretched my ankle, and calmly retracted my foot.
How he treated me was my own doing; whether I accepted it or fought back was up to me, but he shouldn't have hurt Jane.
Jane went to great lengths to make me happy, spending time with me every day.
"Ryan, does it hurt? Now you know how good I was to you. I warn you, don't come looking for me again. Otherwise, every time I see you, I'll beat you, and make sure you feel the pain in your bones." With that, I pulled Jane away, not looking back no matter how Ryan called out.
By the time I realized it, tears were already streaming down my face. I wasn't crying because I felt sorry for Ryan, but because I never thought the martial arts I had practiced since I was five would be used on the person I once wanted to love for a lifetime.
Jane knew how I felt about Ryan and didn't try to console me. She just found a quiet corner and sat with me in silence.
It wasn't until I stopped crying that she pulled me up and said she would take me to eat my favorite food.
Only a fool would ignore enjoying good food for a bad man."Why are you looking at me like that? Worried I'm eating too much?" I teased, glancing up from my feast at Jane, who looked a bit concerned.
Seeing that I was still in the mood to joke, Jane let out a long breath, patting her chest like she had just dodged a bullet. "You scared me. I was so afraid you'd soften up."
I laughed. "Do you really think I'm a masochist? Wasting five years on him is enough; I don't want to waste my whole life on him."
Jane asked, "But, after so many years, can you really forget him?"
I paused, pushing down the sadness in my heart. "If I said I completely forgot, I'd be lying. What he did disappointed me too much, and after being apart for over half a year, I've almost forgotten him. It won't be long before he becomes a complete stranger in my life."
Jane smiled. "Amelia, have you heard that the best way to forget an old love is to start a new one? You saw at my school today that there are plenty of young talents, none of whom are inferior to Ryan. How about I introduce you to a dependable guy?"
I rolled my eyes at her. "Do you think everyone is as lucky as you to find a man who treats you like a treasure? Besides, love is something that can't be forced. I won't lose my ability to love because of Ryan, but I also won't jump into a new relationship lightly."
"Did you see that guy earlier? He's a top student at the art school, good-looking, and really charming. Many girls at our school like him. He's got good character and talent; I think you two would be a good match." Jane, like a salesperson, listed all the benefits of that guy.
I couldn't help but think of the man standing in the light and shadow, tall and thin, with a mysterious expression when he saw Ryan.
He did seem like the talented person Jane had described.
However, right now, I had a natural aversion to men. No matter how great a guy might be, the thought of dating was the last thing on my mind.
But it was odd; I had this strange sense that the man was particularly familiar, as if I had seen him somewhere before.
Thinking harder, I couldn't recall where I had seen him, and I was sure I didn't know him.
For the rest of the meal, Jane kept talking about the guy's good qualities.
She said, "Amelia, his name is Adam. Do you want to meet him officially?"
I pushed her face away. "Just eat. You should go home early and call Brad. By the way, Jane, I found a job. I'll be moving out in a couple of days."
Jane immediately looked reluctant, leaning on my shoulder and whining, "Even if you have a job, you still need to come home to sleep. Why move out? Renting is so expensive; don't waste money. Just stay at my place."
"Jane, are you out of your mind?" I tapped her head and said, "Most people guard against their best friends seducing their boyfriends, but you bring your friend home. If I didn't see how deep your relationship is with Brad, I'd think you were trying to harm me on purpose."
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