Loving You Too Long

Haisley felt like a spoiled child. With Dean and Gilbert in her apartment, these two men truly treated her like a princess, and they were her guards. Gilbert didn’t hesitate to wash Haisley’s clothes, which had been neglected for two days because she was feeling unwell. Despite Haisley’s protests, he insisted on doing it. However, behind that kindness, Gilbert mocked her when he found her underwear that he had washed.

“Look, Haisley’s size is just this.” Gilbert even demonstrated the use of his bra in front of Dean. When Haisley’s face turned red with embarrassment, Gilbert just laughed.

“Maybe that’s why Nathan rejected her?” teased Dean, his eyes glancing at Haisley. Haisley threw a pillow at him.

“H, how about getting breast implants? Many college girls do it.” Gilbert teased her again.

“G, ew!” Haisley felt uncomfortable just thinking about it. Although she wasn’t really embarrassed or lacking in confidence. “If I get breast implants, I might end up hunchbacked,” she replied, giving her reason.

Dean immediately approached and hugged Haisley’s shoulder. “Don’t worry, Haisley. If, suppose, Nathan likes a girl with huge breasts, I’m fine with yours.” He teased again. Haisley pinched his thigh hard, making Dean scream in pain. “Ouch, H, I thought your pinches wouldn’t be that hard.”

Gilbert was still laughing. The three of them then stretched their legs on the carpet next to the bed while watching TV.

“What should we have for dinner?” Gilbert asked when his stomach started growling. His stomach was always quick to announce its hunger.

“How about going to the nearest Chinese restaurant?” Dean suggested again.

Gilbert nodded enthusiastically. Then, they both looked at Haisley. Haisley nodded in agreement. They then got up and prepared to go for dinner. But when they reached the ground floor of the apartment and were about to walk out, their steps were suddenly halted when they saw two figures walking in.

“Who is she?” Dean asked Gilbert.

Gilbert himself focused his gaze more on one of the figures. He growled internally at the man’s behavior in front of him. Meanwhile, Haisley, the girl, remained friendly and wore her best smile.

“I heard you were sick,” Loretta’s friendly voice greeted them.

“I’m feeling better now,” Haisley replied honestly.

“I brought you some fruits.” The woman carried a bag of fresh groceries in her arms. Gilbert quickly grabbed it, not wanting Haisley to be burdened by the bag.

“Thank you,” Gilbert and Haisley said simultaneously.

“Are you leaving? Did I come at the wrong time?” Loretta asked again.

Gilbert spoke on behalf of Haisley once more. “We’re going out for dinner,” he said.

“Oh, I’m sorry if that’s the case,” Loretta replied, feeling embarrassed.

“Why don’t we all have dinner together? Haven’t we not eaten yet?” Nathan said, his eyes challenging Dean.

“Is it okay?” Loretta asked hopefully.

Haisley just smiled and nodded. She couldn’t refuse Loretta’s presence, especially since the girl had kindly come to visit her.

“I’ll take this upstairs first. Wait for me in the parking lot,” Gilbert quickly moved towards the open elevator, leaving two pairs of people who would surely have a cold war after he left.

“Sorry, but we haven’t been introduced,” Loretta looked at Dean.

Dean smiled back at Loretta, a smile that could usually win the hearts of women. And indeed, Loretta’s face turned red just by seeing his smile.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

“Dean,” he extended his hand towards Loretta.

“Loretta,” she replied softly. “This is the first time I’ve seen you. Are you also a friend of Haisley from college?” she asked, curious.

Dean shook his head. “Didn’t Nathan tell you?” he asked, a hint of mockery in his tone.

Loretta frowned. “I’m Nathan’s cousin from America,” she replied casually.

Loretta’s eyes widened instantly. She looked at Nathan and Dean alternately, then ended her curiosity by looking at Haisley. With her expression, she seemed to be asking, “Is that true?” And Haisley confirmed it by nodding.

“Do you also go to school here?” Loretta asked again, still curious.

Dean shook his head. “No, I just came to visit. To see the new college and also my future fiancée.” Dean put his arm around Haisley’s shoulder and pulled her closer. Loretta was surprised once again.

“H, so all this time, you rejected my matchmaking with my friends because you already have a handsome man waiting for you? Why didn’t you tell me?” she pouted. The girl hugged Nathan’s arm and playfully hit him. “And you, why didn’t you tell me that Haisley already has someone? Now I’m embarrassed like this. I always thought you had a relationship with Gilbert.”

Dean held Haisley even tighter with his left hand. With that hand, he brought Haisley’s head closer to his chest. Haisley remained silent; she didn’t mind being treated like a puppet by Nathan’s cousin.

“I asked Gilbert to look after her before I moved here,” Dean announced. “And yes, Haisley is not the type of person to show off,” Dean praised, his admiration evident in his voice and sharp gaze directed at Nathan. “And I’m a lucky man to have her. She’s beautiful, kind-hearted, and more than that, she’s a girl who’s incredibly loyal and always full of love. Isn’t that right?” Although the question was directed at Loretta, his eyes were sharp as he looked at Nathan.

Nathan looked back at Dean with his sharp gaze, clearly clenching his jaw to control his anger. Seeing his cousin’s expression, Dean felt even more challenged. He deliberately entertained Loretta, although he knew it would only fuel Nathan’s anger.

“You’re right,” Loretta exclaimed happily. “Absolutely right,” she continued, her eyes focused on Haisley. “Haisley is incredibly loyal. Do you know how many guys I’ve introduced to her? From students to businessmen. But Haisley always rejected them. She never even gave me a chance to introduce them directly. Even her college friends liked her, but she never cared about them.

“Although there are many girls out there who take the opportunity, especially since Gilbert can’t always watch over her twenty-four hours a day. And Haisley is good at taking care of herself. If not…”