Shadow Love

introduction

...Knock, knock, knock... came the sound of a knock at the door in the middle of the night.

If it had been any other day, I might have been happy that 'he' thought of me, but today was different.

...Creak... I opened the door.

Outside the door stood a tall and imposing figure in a tailored suit who was standing there, staring at me with cold, distant eyes.

I suppressed the pain in my heart, forcing a smile, and went to open the door so 'he' could come in.

He was silent, too silent. He walked across the room and sat in the armchair he always liked to sit in. What has changed is the way he looks at me now compared to how he used to look at me. In the past, there used to be a yearning there, sometimes even a slight concern for my affection, but now, it was empty.

Surely he must hate me...

"Would you like something to drink?"

He didn't respond, only tapping his fingers rhythmically on the armrest. I know he likes to do this when he has an important decision to make. He suddenly stopped tapping, turned to look at me, and then spoke slowly.

"From now on, I won't be coming here anymore. My condo and car have been transferred to your name. I put twenty million into your account, which should be enough until you graduate."

I looked at Bai Bai with indifference. He's really mean. Deep down, I wonder if he ever loved me.

"Do you have something to say? If not, I must go."

I looked at him with dry eyes. Surprisingly, in spite of this pain, I didn't cry. Instead, I gave him a small smile.

"Goodbye. Thank you for everything you have done for me in the past."

His indifferent face remained motionless. To him, my words were probably akin to the sound of wind blowing in his ears...a nuisance.

He stood up and looked at me silently for a long while, then spoke his last words to me,

"There's no need to stay in touch. But if you're really in trouble, call Phop, he'll solve any problem for you."

Then he quietly left the room.

I watched on as the door closed slowly behind him. Even though I wanted to cry and beg while hugging his legs helplessly, thus leaving behind my honour and my dignity, all I could do was watch that door close behind him, and let him leave me quietly...