“Yeah, I do!” Yasmine exclaimed excitedly, “You brought it up before I could. Is it because you decided to tell me where you’re going?”
She brimmed with eagerness, looking forward to “Bonnie’s” answer. Although the latter had decided to reject Yasmine’s advances, Yasmine looked so hopeful that Bonnie could not bear to do it.
Instead, Bonnie decided to go easy on Yasmine and tell the latter about the situation first. If that failed, Bonnie would have to reject Yasmine outright. However, Bonnie felt hopeless and troubled as that was the most merciful way she could use to minimize Yasmine’s pain.
The former tried to sound gentle, saying, “I might be leaving Yale, but I’ll be back next time. We’ll have plenty of chances to meet then, so it doesn’t matter where I go. We’re not saying goodbye forever.”
Yasmine saw through Bonnie’s words and began to tear up. “If we can see each other again, why won’t you tell me where you’re going? Do you hate me and can’t wait to shake me off?”
Yasmine was a famous and beloved celebrity at Yale. In the past, she could always do whatever she wanted. “Bonnie” was the only person in her life who made her question things. However, Yasmine could not help herself. She did not want to give up on her only chance with “Bonnie.”
The latter massaged her temples, saying, “I don’t hate you. My identity is tied to many things, and I don’t like revealing my whereabouts to anyone because it’ll affect me.”
Yasmine choked up, looking pitiful. “B-But I just want to know where you’re going. I won’t bother you or anything.”
“Yasmine, you’re impulsive and don’t care about the consequences of your actions. I bet you know that about yourself, too. It’s a massive risk to tell you where I’m going next. That’s why I can’t tell you anything. I’m sorry.”
Bonnie knew her words were hurtful, but that was the truth. She had to tell Yasmine these things, or the latter would never see her concern.
Yasmine felt guilty after hearing what Bonnie said. The former cleared her throat and said, “I-I might’ve been a little impulsive recently, but I only acted that way because of you. I’m usually not that impulsive.”
She tried to reclaim herself with Bonnie, but the latter had plenty of firsthand experiences with Yasmine’s reckless behavior. Yasmine could say whatever she wanted, but it would not help her case.
Bonnie said, “It’s like you said. You get impulsive because of me. Don’t you think you’ll continue to be like that if I tell you where I’m going next?”
Yasmine was confused. Everything Bonnie said brought her down, and she could not retort even if she wanted to.
Bonnie noticed Yasmine’s silence and added, “You shouldn’t obsess over where I’m going. We’ll meet each other again if fate wills it.”
Yasmine stared at Bonnie with teary eyes. However, the former fought back her tears and stopped them from dropping. “I genuinely want to see you again, Mr. Boyd. I know I shouldn’t do this because you’re married, but I can’t control myself.”
Suddenly, she gave in to her impulses and tried to hug Bonnie. The latter noticed Yasmine’s actions and held Yasmine’s shoulders.
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