Marrying His Rival

Freya and Laura were best friends.

And my relationship with Ethan added more intimacy to their friendship for decades.

The call was connected.

Freya asked me in a gentle voice, "Sophia, did you also have a little fight with Ethan?"

I said yes and decided not to tell what happened in school after thinking twice.

Sighing, she sounded somehow helpless. "Sophia, you know how forthright Ethan is. You two still need to adjust to each other even after you have been together for so many years."

I opened my mouth but swallowed the words that were about to come out of my mouth.

Finally, I could only say, "I understand."

Freya continued to persuade me, "I'll let that kid apologize to you. If he does anything wrong in the future, tell me and I'll punish him."

I nodded, knowing that she couldn't see it over there, and replied, "Okay."

But the conflict between us was almost impossible to be resolved through mediation.

After hanging up the phone, Ethan, whom I hadn't seen for three days, called me. Judging from his tender tone, it seemed that Freya should be nearby.

"There's a movie you like tomorrow night. Let's go watch it together," he said.

Every time I wanted to watch a movie with him, he would refuse with the excuse that movies were only for pretentious and boring people.

I was afraid that he wouldn't even make this call if it wasn't her mother's command.

It was hilarious that I was even not comparable to his mother's command.

The breakthrough of the first compromise made it easier for him to say the rest. "It was my fault. I wouldn't do that again."

It was Self-deceiving under the cover of an apology.

Ethan's outstanding look attracted the peer girls since he was a kid.

I was one of the few people who could walk side by side with him. Over time, other people mistook us for a couple. He didn't explain and even enjoyed the rumors.

But gradually, I became anxious and worried, fearing that he would be stolen by other girls.

I asked him, "What kind of girls do you like?"

At that time, his handsome face still looked a little childish, and he answered in a sweet voice.

"I like smart girls. She'd better be a scientist. I admire scientists most," he said.

Maybe he wouldn't believe that I took his casual words seriously and swore to become the type of girl he liked.

Until now, I was still working on it.

Meanwhile, I recalled what Taylor said to me.

"Sophia, my appointment here is about to end. I have accepted a re-appointment from a high-level laboratory at Crestwood University. The school also has approved two exchange students there. Do you want to go with me?" he asked.

"Can I?" I was a little surprised. The laboratories at Crestwood University enjoyed a worldwide reputation.

It must be splendid to study there.

I said, "Yeah, I just need to talk to my mother about it."

Taylor didn't push me for the answer, and I was so happy that I wanted to share the news with Ethan as soon as possible.

I didn't know how thrilled he would be.

Just when I thought about whether to call him or meet him in person, I saw my best friend, Lily Higgins, gestured to let me go out.

Usually when she had this expression, I knew Ethan was coming.

I was still a little excited.