Chapter 55: Lack of Response And Depression
"Do you remember Carla?" Rory asked and Liam looked to the side. He looked like he was not willing to listen to her.
She understood that he does not want to talk to her about the past. But she wanted him to know her side.
"She was one of those girls who were friends with me to get closer to you..." she chuckled awkwardly. During high school and their university days, half of her girl friends were with her just because she is close with Liam. It hurt her, but that is the truth.
"During our senior year, she got herself a "rich older boyfriend", you know, a sugar daddy. Every day, he spent thousands on her and she kept on bragging. I let it go at first, but others pointed out to me that she is bragging to me extra because she is pointing out that you never buy me any gifts and that she has the better boyfriend. It touched a nerve, you know... I wanted to know your feelings toward me. And her bragging got to me. I equated being in love with gifting. It was stupid of me, I know."
She thought he would say something. But he didn’t.
Rory smiled, "Anyway, we later found out that her "boyfriend" was someone else’s husband. I felt bad for fighting with you realizing the bitter truth. So what if she got the gifts? She never got his loyalty. She never got his entire heart. But with you I..." she paused.
Rory let out a sigh seeing his expression still not changing. She hated this part of him. He never acknowledges her feelings even when she is open with them. He does not value her and yet she is...
F*ck this!
Rory got angry but she controlled herself. She needs to change her short-tempered nature and learn patience. This was a learning curve for her. Maybe she is the one at fault. She is the reason she is losing the people around her. She needs to be careful with what she says and does.
He does not want to talk about your past, Rory! He wants to be friends with you! When will you accept that as an adult?