The Apple of My Eye

Chapter 146 It Really Hurts To Look Back

"I almost got married to Aron four years ago." Autumn was startled by Isla's words. It was not until then

that Autumn realized, they had developed such an intimate relationship with each other.

"I got the chance to meet him at a dancing party. I found out that he had lost his parents when he was

just a child, and that he was brought up by his grandparents. It was said that his family was very

notable, but the real reason I was attracted to him was... I found that he was very devoted to doing

charity work, and the second time I met him was at an orphanage charity event." Isla looked so radiant

when she talked about this to Autumn; even her eyes flickered with light. "I often peered at him secretly

during the event. Somehow, the director of the orphanage discovered my secret. Since then he always

intentionally assigned us into the same group. Time passed and finally he asked me to date him."

Isla was cheerful as she spoke and then she went on, "You can't imagine how excited I was when I got

the phone call from him. I asked my sister to go shopping with me to buy some new clothes for the

date. But my sister insisted on going with me because she wanted to see what kind of man he really

was. I thought it might be awkward for me to go on the date alone, so I brought my sister along with

me. But I never expected that..." Isla smiled bitterly. She didn't expect that it would be the start of her

nightmares.

"I got along very well with Aron at the beginning and he also took good care of me. Even though my

sister Becky always made various excuses to go out with me and be the gooseberry, she did not cause

any troubles for us. But everything changed on Becky's birthday, four years ago." Isla looked so

distressed when she talked about this, but she understood that she had to let it go, and that she would

have to learn to face reality sooner or later.

"At the time, I had already taken Aron to meet my parents and all of my family members were satisfied

with him. They all said that he was a nice person and that he would also make a good husband. Every

person in the village received the news that I had found a good boyfriend." Isla paused for a few

seconds and then continued, "My dad lived frugally when he was young so as to save money for my

aunt's tuition fees. He encouraged my aunt to go to college even though he was very poor at that time.

I don't know what happened during her college years, but she got married as soon as she graduated

from college. Although my aunt's husband is much older than her, he is rich. After they got married, my

aunt hardly went back to see my dad. She lives in Y City now with her husband. If I hadn't been

working in Y city, perhaps I would have already severed my ties with her.

"On the contrary, I had a good relationship with my cousin, Becky. She often invited me for meals or to

go shopping with her. Of course, Aron would go with me every time. I have to admit that I was really

silly at that time. It was not until then that I realized Becky also loved Aron." Isla forced smile on her

face when she said that. "It was Becky's birthday, when I found a new job and just received my salary. I

really appreciated Becky's kindness towards me, so I spent a whole month's salary buying her a bottle

of perfume. I knew that it was not a big deal for her, but that little gift was a token of my appreciation.

When we arrived at her house, I found that she had only invited Aron and me. She said that she didn't

want it to be very high-profile and I agreed with her as well.

But I could have never expected, what happened later. I was drunk after drinking a glass of wine and

when I finally woke up I found myself lying on the couch, while my aunt was there, reading the

newspaper leisurely." Isla couldn't stop trembling when she recalled the scenes from her past. Although This is from NôvelDrama.Org.

it happened four years ago, she could still clearly remember the domineering look of her aunt. "Isla I

know that you are going to get married to Aron soon, and I am happy for you, but..."

Her aunt paused after she said that. Isla felt uneasy and she stood up to find Aron. However, her aunt

stopped her quickly and went on, "Isla, it is Becky's fault. She's also been in love with Aron for a long

time and now they have had sexual intercourse. You are her older sister, can you forgive her this time?

Would you help fulfil your sister's wish?"

"It felt so absurd and unreasonable to hear her say that. Aron was my boyfriend and I trusted him. I

was sure that he would never betray me. But when I saw Becky and Aron lying on the bed without a

stitch of clothing, I realized I was wrong."

"Well, what happened later?" Autumn was so pitiful for Isla when she heard her sad story. Autumn felt

sorry for her as she imagined it must have been a grievous experience. She must have been wrought

with pain when she found out that her sister had stolen her betrothed from her.

"And then... I hid myself from them. I didn't want to see him and I didn't want to talk or listen to him. I

hated Becky. Before this, I had considered her to be my best friend and she was also the person I

trusted the most. But it turned out that she was only willing to be intimate with me for the sake of Aron."

Isla laughed bitterly as her eyes filled up with tears. "I hid for nearly a month. During that time, Aron

called me countless times, but I never answered. I finally came around about a month later and then I

sent him a breakup message. I didn't want to be dispirited anymore. After that I changed my phone

number and I forced myself to forget all about it.

Do you know the feeling of being betrayed by your beloved man and sister?" Isla sneered and

explained, "All of my hopes were smashed to pieces, but my relatives were still reluctant to let me go.

Every time I was at a family reunion, they would compare me to Becky. They'd say that Becky's family

is notable and Becky is beautiful. Moreover, her academic qualification is better than mine, so it was

natural that Aron chose her instead of me. It seemed like I was the guilty person in their eyes."

Isla was expressionless while talking. "My mom keeps forcing me to get married. I know that she

doesn't want my relatives to talk about this matter again over again. She understands my bitterness, so

she still hopes that I can find a nice man to marry me. I understand her point, but I... But I just can't

control my bad temper."

"That's okay. Don't be upset. Your mom will understand you, Isla." Autumn comforted her softly. "Isla,

let it go, and you have to move on, " said Autumn.

"I know. I know." After opening up to Autumn, Isla felt like someone had taken the weight of the world

off her shoulders. The experience with Aron was like a heavy stone in her heart. "I have come around

since I sent him the breakup message four years ago. I knew that since then he had nothing to do with

me and I had nothing to do with him any longer, our paths wouldn't cross anymore.

And I heard from the servant at home that he kept looking for me for a long time. I was quite irresolute

for some time, but then he just left quietly. Becky also pursued him then. My aunt said that they were

getting engaged soon. I think... I think perhaps I should bless them." She was really shocked and

flurried when she suddenly met Aron after many years. After all she had been deeply in love with him.

But as time passed, things had changed. What she had to do now, was to learn from that experience,

and accept that it is all in the past now.