Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia)

Even if she was not injured or hurt, she indeed experienced a major shock. Alicia didn't want to forgive him, so she looked down and pouted while she gave out an unhappy snort. He seldom talked on normal days; in fact he never actually said anything. However, at this moment, she was speechless at his explanation. He was, after all, a very eloquent speaker. Only when he made her angry would he say nice things to her. He was not like that usually! She did not say anything because she still had sstuffy emotions in her heart.

Seeing that she was no longer as agitated and impulsive as she was earlier, Frederick also knew that he went too far. He pinched her cheek lovingly and said nothing more.

After cleaning up, he carried her to the bed. It was already midnight after everything was settled.

Alicia felt tired and she didn't make a fuss anymore. However, for the first time, she had her back against Frederick when she laid down. Her long eyelashes fluttered, but she had no emotions as she was still in shock.

Frederick's heart ached and when he laid down, he pulled her close into his embrace. This time, he said nothing more. In fact, he didn't know what to say besides apologizing.

He didn't realize that he was so close to her. The strength exerted from his embrace was strong. It was as if he was afraid that there would be a distance between the both of them.

Slowly, the both of them fell asleep as they were tired.

The next morning, he heard scommotion and got up. When he opened his eyes, he saw her squirming around mumbling something, "No, don't!" "You've lost... You've lost!" "What should I do? What... should I do? Don't... Don't gamble!" The word 'gamble' shocked Frederick in an instant. He grabbed her wrist, and only then did she stop squirming. Her eyebrows were still knitted in shock and her body was curled up. She hugged herself tightly. This was the first the saw her sleeping with such vigilance. It was very different from her usual carefree position, where she would even take over the whole bed. Frederick felt his heart ache once again. He really scared her this time! Exactly how scared was she that she would even have nightmares? Slowly, he carefully pressed down her limbs that were in a defensive position. Frederick kissed her forehead and said, "It's okay now. I won't gamble anymore. No more! You are my sweetheart, I won't do..." "I won't do such a thing to you, ever again in the future!" He carefully held her in his arms. He felt a surge of emotion in his heart. Somehow, it was as if she heard his voice, or perhaps she felt his warmth, but Alicia found a comfortable position and snuggled in. Then she stopped squirming and slept soundly.

Although Frederick heard her steady breathing, he could no longer fall asleep anymore. However, the feeling of her soft and warm body in his embrace was still quite a pleasant feeling. Because of this matter, Alicia did not treat Frederick nicely for the next few days.

That day, after a hectic day of dealing with the errands in the office, her colleague brought a courier package for her, "Alicia, your package! It says here that you need to collect it yourself! Is it something expensive?" Miriam peeked and asked curiously, "Alicia, you've been buying things online quite frequently these days! What is it? It's quite a big parcel!" "That's not true!" Could it be another birthday present? However, her birthday was already over! After looking at it, Alicia opened it and took out a very exquisite red handbag.

"Wow, it's so beautiful! Alicia, you're so blessed! This is Witch & Q's latest design! Moreover, it's the limited edition red one. The design of the handle looks like it was made with real platinum and diamonds; it must cost about four or five million! Who would give you such an expensive gift? A bag for the queen being sent through a normal courier service?" "Could it be Mr. Clements? I'm so jealous! This is indeed the world of the rich!" "Why do I feel like it's no different than those fake ones? I would rather save it in the bank if I have such a fortune! Buying it online is much cheaper and it won't hurt to pay a few dollars for it! Now I probably need to buy a special lock for this bag, right?" "That's why you need to go get your eyesight checked! How can those compare to this? Such an amount of money is nothing for rich people, so how can you compare the prices? However, the blissful feeling should be the same! After all, you started off well! Later on, when you have a few thousands or millions, those that are worth a few hundred would not be attractive for you anymore!" Several colleagues were still discussing this intensely, but there was a fire burning in Alicia's heart, "If he wants to please me, why did he send this to my company? Wasn't he just trying to make the others despise me?" Just when she was depressed, Miriam had already unfolded the card. There was neat handwriting on the card. "Alicia, this is a small gift to represent our apologies. Please accept it and forgive us!" The signature was a circle with the number three in it. The following was sscribbled handwriting that was like a horizontal line. It was hard to tell what was written on it.

"Alicia, it turns out that this is an apology gift? Isn't this a little too sincere? What mistake did this person make that he needs to spend so much money? If only there was a rich heir who would apologize tolike this!" Miriam started daydreaming while holding the card.

Alicia glanced at it and suddenly understood. It was sent by the three of them! It was probably an apology for the issue that happened in the casino! Suddenly, a smile appeared on her face.

"What else could it be? That person ruined my handbag! He even made mlose all my clients' documents. This is an apology forthat! Replacing a bag foris not too much, isn't it? Alright, stop looking at it. It could be a fake one! This Ivan is just too petty..." With a few words, Alicia waved away the matter and she even managed to get people to stop talking about it.

After everyone left, she realized that she had received a message from a stranger on her cellphone. It was sent by darson. He probably wanted to explain to her about what had happened that day and apologize. He also wanted to tell her about the bag. After saving his number, she replied to him, "I'm not that petty! I like the bag, thank you!" Whether these people were the perpetrators of the issue or not, Alicia knew that she was in no position to blit on them. Hence, she still had to accept the bag.

Therefore, regardless of whether or not she cared, she had to accept it. Only then would it mean that she had accepted his apology and this issue could be settled.

Although she knew that life was not perfect and that she should not live on in her illusions, this issue had hurt her deeply. It was like a thorn in her heart, and it made her feel really upset.

Therefore, she seemed to already have a plan in mind and walked to Lavender Garden after work. After her dinner, she would snuggle lazily on the sofa, spacing out in front of the television. When Frederick cback, it was already past 10 at night. His heart sank and he sighed when he was greeted with the dark silence. Did she go back hagain? This was the fourth day already!