CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE: CLOSURE

" You don't have to pay me back...well you could by staying in that apartment..." I said to Alia," Still...wasn't it expensive?" she asked," It's wasn't...Eric hooked me up." I replied," So is that why he had to come along with me to see it?" she said as I burst into laughter," Well she could have just sent you the address but if he came himself then I think it's time you guys talked..." I said as she tried to change the topic," look Alia..you hate drama but you kind of being dramatic yourself...I know there is answer you want to hear from him and you won't hear it unless you talk..." I added as she hang up..." Hello...Alia!!!" I called out.

" What do you need all these flowers for?" Jiang Hao asked as he helped me move the pots," Well my mom loves flowers...she had this really beautiful flower garden back when I was little and I also noticed that each time I visit her at the nursing home she always is staring at flowers...so I figured planting some for her around here would help her recover soon." I said as I noticed him smiling..." What's wrong?" I asked," Well it's nothing...I mean I always know that you are the perfect girlfriend for me...I also know that you are the perfect best friend for Alia and now you are also the most perfect daughter...isn't your back aching for carrying all these rewards..." he said as we both burst Into laughter," I wouldn't say perfect..but Iam glad you feel that way.." I replied as he kissed my forehead.

" So when are you signing the cancellation contract?" I asked Jiang Hao as we both worked on the flower garden," Uhmmmm soon...Ai man is drafting it up." he replied as I sighed and stared back at him," Are you sure about this... I mean if you by any chance feel conflicted then you can talk to me." I said," Iam not conflicted....I want this for me...I know all of this looks like a rush decision or a decision made under pressure but it not..well it would have been if I was who I was a few years back but Iam not so you don't have to worry about me." he replied...." Well...if it's what you want then I support you..." I replied...all I wanted was the best for him and if cancelling this contract and taking a break from acting was what he wanted then I was ready to support that too.

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ALIA'S POV

After that phone call, I had alot to ponder on...I mean yes I know I was being dramatic and all I needed was to talk to Eric and ask him why he didn't fulfill our promise but I also felt like I was obliged to being angry and thats why I chose that....." Do you want to have some drinks?" I asked Eric as we got into his car since he insisted to drive me home after touring the apartment..." Drinks?" he asked," It's also okay if you don't want too." I replied," Of course not ...I would love to have a drink with you.." he replied.

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" Thank you..." I said as they paced the cans of beer on our table ...." Isn't this alot?" Eric asked as I sighed and opened one up," I can't believe I need confidence from alcohol.." I said under my breath as I quaffed an entire can in one gulp...." Alia...drink slowly..." Eric said as I hit the table...." Look...I know I have been pretty moody since we met at the Reunion...and I know that I have also been giving you a cold shoulder and I know it sucks..but Iam angry at you or should I say I was angry at you....." I said as he cut me short," Don't interrupt me....I need to say this." I said as I paused to take a sip of my second can," When you didn't come to the same University I did as we both had promised when you left..I got really angry and in addition I called you a thousand times and you weren't picking up ..I was angry for days but then again stopped to think that something must have happened and that you had your reasons...but then again after I met you at the Reunion and you looked perfectly fine..I was confused..and then my anger built up again and yes it must have seemed selfish but when I noticed that you were a bit guilty I wanted to make you feel even worse by ignoring you..." I said as I sipped more on my beer..." Iam sorry..." I added with year in my eyes...while he just sat and stared at me quietly," Iam sorry..." I added before I blacked out.

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JIANG HAOS POV

" So this is it..." Ai man said after I sighed the contract..." Look at this...you cancelling your contract with the company was supposed to be confidential but it's already making news everywhere..." she added," Well...thats the kind of drama I want to take a break from..." I replied as I stood up...she extended her hand for a handshake but I offered to give her a hug insisted...she had been of great help for me and more than a manager she had been a good friend and support system...." Iam gonna miss you...." she said as he pulled away and looked the other way because she didn't want me to see her crying..." Are you crying?" I teased," No...of course not you are not worthy of my tears..." she said as I chuckled softly.." We are still good friends that can meet up for dinner lunch or a drink from time to time so don't worry about not seeing me again." I assured her before I turned to leave....staring back at every corner of the company were a thousands of memories from. my first day walking in here to all the blood sweat and years I endured just to make it to what I was today..." Why does this place look extra special today?" I asked my self before I turned to leave...what almost moved me to tears was how the entire staff waited by the exit to wish me good luck and say there good byes to me...it was not. comforting and heartwarming...I didn't know I had made such an impact in this place...and I don't think I would have ever known.

Later I had to meet up with Sang yi since I was going to drop off her and her mom home from the nursing home.

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