Chapter 17
“If I lose, I’ll do whatever you say,” Alex replied.
“No bet” Ellie said quietly, lowering her gaze. If she could, she’d rather just leave this place forever.
Alex rolled his eyes. “I don’t need to bet to know I’ll win. Haley and Aaron are a bad match; they don’t see eye to eye. They’re not going to last.”
Noticing Ellie’s silence, he continued, “Wouldn’t it be better to end things on a good note before it gets ugly?”
Ellie was about to leave when a little girl selling flowers stepped in her way. “Hey, mister, buy some flowers for your girlfriend!” the girl chirped.
Ellie quickly wiped her eyes and said. “I’m not his..”
Before she could finish, Alex interrupted, pointing at the red rous. I’ll take all of them.” he said confidently.
The little girl quick to act. set down her basket and pulled out all the red roses, adding two lilies to create a bouquet. She handed it to Ellie with a bright smile Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness.”
Ellie watched in confusion as Alex paid the girl, a smile on his face. ‘He likes Haley, so why is he buying roses for me? Isn’t he being a bit reckless?‘ she thought.
“What are you daydreaming about?” Alex asked, taking the bouquet from her. “You didn’t really think I bought these for you, did you?”
Ellie’s hand suddenly felt empty, snapping her back to reality. Her face turned crimson, and she fels so embarrassed she wished she could disappear.
Alex adjusted the bouquet and said, “Only someone like Haley deserves these beautiful roses. For you, a weed would be more appropriate. With that, he turned and hurried off to catch up with Haley.
Even after he left, Ellie was still reeling from the awkward moment.
She looked up just in time to see Alex chasing after Haley, and it felt like her heart was being squeezed.
Roses grow in greenhouses, and despite their thorns, people cherish them. Weeds, on the other hand, thrive unnoticed in the wild, tough but overlooked. He was right. A weed really does suit her best,
When Ellie saw Aaron approaching, she quickly averted her gaze. “Hey, Aaron,” she said hurriedly.
They stood side by side on the sidewalk, watching the busy stree. “Aaron, is it really true that Haley wants to break up with you?” Ellie finally asked, her worry evident.
Aaron stared at the traffic light, and even when it turned green, Be didn’t budge. “I get her situation, but I need to earn some money,” he said thoughtfully.
Ellie understood that feeling all too well. Her voice wavered as she asked, “What are you going to do?”
Aarum gave her a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry, we’ll figure something out.”
Ellie hesitated, looking up at him. “Aaron, actually, about Alex, he, um…
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Chapter 17
“He’s into Haley, I know, Aaron said, nodding at Ellie. “Haley’s amazing; she’s got a lot of people interested in her. One more isn’t going to change anything
They exchanged a glance, and Ellie, with tears in her eyes, suddenly laughed. “Well, do you think I look like a weed?”
Aaron took her hand as they crossed the street. “No way, Ellic, you’re not a weed. You’re a flower, the most beautiful sunflower.
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