The Substitute Bride

Shirley finally got happy again after Sheryl bought some of her favorite toys. When they passed by Sue's room, Sheryl was thinking twice whether to visit her or not. But before she could make a decision, Sue's door was opened. Sue came out with a dim face and said to her,"Sheryl, we need to talk."

Sheryl was stunned for a moment. But when she recovered, she opened the door of their own apartment and guided Shirley inside. She then crouched and faced her with a smile. "Shirley, you go inside first and watch TV, okay? Mom and Aunt Sue will just talk."

Shirley flashed a concerned look at Sue first before she nodded.

After making sure that Shirley was okay, Sheryl went to Sue's room. She immediately asked,"What do you want to talk about? Just go ahead."

"Come in first." Sue dragged Sheryl into her room. "You didn't come back last night, right?" Sue gave Sheryl an accusing look.

"How did you know?" Sheryl asked in amazement. It was already too late before she realized that her stupid question only confirmed Sue's speculation.

So she frowned slightly and said,"Don't misunderstand it. Charles and I didn't do anything wrong. I just stayed in his house for one night because of some inevitable reasons but I've already told him that it would be the last. From now on, I won't have anything to do with him anymore."

"You are lying," Sue asserted. "You have already told me the same words numerous times." Sue sneered and continued,"I can't even remember the number of times you've lied to me when it comes to Charles. I really wonder why every time he gets into trouble, you're always the first person to be there for him. Now, how can you make me believe that you are just friends?"

"Sue Wang!" Sheryl got furious. "If this is the only reason why you want to talk to me, then, we better stop this.

I know how to deal with it and I don't need an outsider's judgement and opinion," Sheryl added. There was a short silence before Sheryl spoke again,"Moreover, there is really nothing between Char

so I never mentioned that issue to you anymore," Sheryl added.

She paused and continued,"A few days ago, I also found a picture of Anthony in your room when I cleaned it for you. But I didn't mind it and I just pretended nothing happened. I trust you with all my heart, so why can't you trust me back?"

Sheryl's brow arched. This was the first time she argued with Sue since they knew each other. And she instinctively felt that maybe they would never be the same best friends as before.

"Yes, you are right. I have a crush on Anthony," Sue admitted. Her face turned pale when she realized that her secret was already discovered by Sheryl. She had never expected that Sheryl would find it out by herself.

That was too ridiculous.

And since she was already discovered, there was no use hiding so she admitted frankly,"Anthony is handsome and rich. He is very considerate towards you and he cares so much about every detail of your life. Even for Shirley..." Sue paused. She sighed before she continued,"He loves and accepts Shirley like his own daughter. As such a prefect man, how couldn't any single woman fall for him? I think only you don't."

Sue smiled bitterly and added,"Yes, I do love him. But I chose to keep it a secret because I know that he only loves you. No matter how unfairly you treat him, he will still love you."