When I Shall Say Goodbye

" Perhaps, I was the most beautiful woman on that day, in that white wedding dress. I stood up in a full -length mirror, looking closely at my pretty self. Not only would I be wed to a handsome groom, but would soon be wed to the person who had such a big heart to accept me and my baby in my womb as his own. A man who promised to do all that it takes to learn to love me." She laughed gently.

"Jia, at that moment , I remembered you. And I also remembered Anthon and his pain when you left. I recalled his sleepless nights..."

"It just broke my heart. How could I allow two lovers suffer because of my selfishness? "

Giselle paused and looked at Jia who was already sniffing in her tears.

" Anthon came to see me while I was still on the mirror. He was so handsome on his wedding tux. He hugged me from behind. And he said, " See you later on the altar.. "

"To the people around who witnessed it, it was so sweet of him. But I felt self - pitty instead.."

"On the way to the church, I held my purse. Inside was a plane ticket I had booked ahead. That would be for my freedom and the freedom of

Anthon."

" So, when we were halfway to the church, I asked the driver to drop by a pharmacy. But the moment he went out of the car, I also went out and hastily pulled out all the flowers in my bridal car. I , then , took over his seat and drove straight to the airport."

"That way, I was able to save Anthon from the blame. I only came back this year because my parents have already forgiven me. They couldn't wait to see my little girl. "

With this, Giselle giggled while sobbing simultaneously.

After her sobbing subsided, she turned to look again at Jia who was now sobbing loudly. Once in a while, she would stop and sip her coffee in a large gulp then return to her sobbing again. She never said a word all throughout. But then she noticed that her third tall cup was almost consumed.

'Giselle then picked up her phone and dialed a number.

"Anthon, come over and bring antacid. Your beloved is killing herself."

Terrified, Jia hurriedly stood up and grabbed her phone. Her sobs got even louder.

Amused, Giselle shook her head and exclaimed, "You, fool! "