William Johnson
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"Woohoo!!!" Cosette chuckled into Maxen's lips upon hearing Fay's loud cheers. She drew her head back, smiling beautifully at the sinfully beautiful man before her. Maxen gently smiled back at her. "I love you," he expressed from the bottom of his heart. "Missus Cloven." Her smile stretched from ear to ear, eyes twinkling with what he called her. "I love you too, Mister Cloven." The two of them chuckled at each other before they faced the crowd. There, several steps from the platform they were…-
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"I might get tortured later, but... will give me the honor of being your husband?" Cosette's mind went blank the moment Maxen took out the small box, making her heart thump loudly in her ears. Everything he said after that sounded distant because all she could hear was her own heartbeat. But when that last question rolled out of his mouth, it brought her back from her trance. Her eyes shook, gulping down the tension in her throat. Staring back at Maxen, an inexplicable amount of emotions swelled in her…
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"Maxen, you look happy." Cosette pointed out while dancing with Maxen in the middle of the hall. "Why?" Maxen kept the corner of his lips curled up, gazing at the beautiful debutante before him. Last year, they weren't able to celebrate her birthday because of some circumstances. Cosette also requested not to hold any gathering for her birthday, nagging Conrad she wanted to graduate as the first honor. "I'm actually sorry," he remarked, pouting to keep himself from smiling. "You worked so hard last year…
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"How are you holding up, Maxen?" Maxen stared at Asher's genuine smile, chuckling airily. "I didn't expect such a simple question." "Most of the hard questions I have in my head don't need your answer," Asher humored, tipping his head in Cosette's photo. "I guess these questions... will remain as a mystery forever. So? Care to spare me a minute for a check-up?" "Haha..." Maxen shook his head before his eyes fell on Cosette's portrait. "How I am holding up, huh? Well... I am still alive, as you can…
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"They updated me. They arrived in their homes safe and sound, so you don't have to worry about them." Maxen shoved his phone inside his suit pocket, lifting his eyes to the columbarium. Inside it was an urn where Cosette's ashes were kept. There were pictures inside, fresh flowers, and even some accessories like their wedding ring. The entire floor of the Interment was empty, as if it was only meant for Cosette, with a table and chairs on the side for her visitors to sit on. Maxen raised his hands,…
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Cosette was the type of person who would always host gatherings every month or every two months. Every single one of them was too busy pursuing their dreams; they barely had time to rest. Cosette was different. After getting her degree in education, Cosette applied as a high school teacher. Cosette had already gotten a degree in business in her first life, but in this life, she changed her career. Of course, she also had many things on her plate as a high school teacher, but compared to her friends, she…
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"Be grateful it's a special day and I can't let you celebrate today with a mangled face. I prepared the hangover medicine and soup in the car. Dress up quickly. Don't let her wait for long." Luke frowned and cursed at himself while Remo walked away from the presidential suite. He didn't waste a second, dragging his feet to wash up. When he was done, he went straight to the parking where Remo was waiting for him. "You didn't have to fetch me," said Luke to Remo, who was leaning against the hood of the…
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All of them helped worked on the garden to set up the place and create a great mood. They worked efficiently, dividing the task to finish them on time. When the time hit four in the afternoon, everything was set and they all sat in their respective seat, surrounded by beautiful flowers with their fragrance wafting their nostrils. "Wow... you prepared a lot of food." Fay was in awe, gazing at the dishes on the rectangular garden table. "I shouldn't have bought more food if I know it'll be a lot." Cosette…
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One hour later… "We're here!" Fay announced as soon as she entered Cosette's place, carrying flowers and some paper bags. Behind her was Sarah, now in a casual dress, and then Amie. Each of them carried paper bags containing presents and some food. "Oh, you're here?" Luke greeted, holding a few plates and cutleries. His sleeve was already folded to his elbow, showing that he had been helping in preparation. He scanned the three ladies and then cocked his head in a direction. "In the garden," he said,…
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"That reasoning… do you think it is enough to appease your wife? Luke, I know you are aiming for something and I'm very proud of you for persevering. But this… breaking promises is a bad habit." Luke stayed quiet, staring at those pair of beautiful eyes that were shining so beautifully, even though the disappointment in them was evident. He unfolded his arm from under his chest, resting his palm on the counter he was leaning on. "You're not even my wife," he mumbled. "Why are you so angry?" "Don't…
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