Rejection

Hassan

My obsession for Amelie had grown way more than I could handle, like a gnarled and unyielding vine, it wrapped itself around my psyche and refused to let go. Every night, her memory haunted my dreams, our nights together, and even times when we argued. I couldn't bear the thought of her being in the arms of another man, especially not Liam Hardwood.

I've spent the last two days with Elizabeth Lodge now, and although this was our third time meeting, she was as kind and receptive as ever. She had a soft spot for me, and trusted me way more than Liam who she has known for years now. It made things very easy for me to out Amelie to her, and even though I understood it was childishness, I didn't really have much of an option.

I had tried talking with Emmanuel Lodge, but he respected his daughter's decision, and made it clear that he wouldn't force her to change her mind or love another man.