Novel - Drama Chapter 21 Couldn't get over him
Chapter 21 Couldn't get over him
Alan had passed by the mountain road three times, as well as the pool where he had seen Irene
bathing for the first time. But each time he walked by the pool, he always felt very uncomfortable as if
someone invisible was staring at him. He must ask Irene what actually happened that day.
Suddenly Alan remembered the date with Michelle tonight. He hurried home so as not to be late.
On him way home, he saw a girl, wild with joy, running toward him and throwing herself into his arms.
That was Amy.
“Hey, Amy, why do you look so happy?” said Alan, thinking she must have something important to turn
to him as Amy gave him a big hug.
Amy didn't say a word and just held him tight. She was so happy that she was unaware of her breasts
against his chest. For a while, she loosened the embrace. “Thank you, Alan,” said Amy sincerely.
“Why are you so happy? Am I successful in persuading Bard to change his mind and call off the
planned marriage between you and his son Barton?” said Alan dubiously.
“Yes, Bard has come to cancel the marriage this morning. He said it's not necessary to give back the
betrothal gifts, and he gave me a few wooden chairs and a bag of eggs,” said Amy.
Alan finally felt a bit relieved for his good acting and glib tongue. Apparently, he had succeeded in
convincing Bard, “Well, what are you going to thank me?”
“I know what you want. Well, I will give you a big surprise!” said Amy proudly.
Alan was overjoyed. ‘Is Amy indicating her willingness to make love with me?’
As Alan was pondering, Amy gave him a big kiss on the cheek. “The kiss is a gift for what you have
done,” said Amy.
Alan looked at Amy in disbelief. “Just a kiss?” said Alan unbelievably, with his mouth wide open. ‘The
big surprise was just a kiss? Can’t end up like this.’
“What else do you want? I have passed over your discourtesy last time,” Amy said and turned away.
Alan stood still for a long time. He got nothing in the end.
As soon as Alan got back home, Daniel, whose face was purple with rage, was absolutely furious with
Alan, “Where have you been these two days? You are the one who destroyed Amy’s planned marriage,
aren’t you?”
“Oh no, is it really discovered by Daniel?” Alan thought. He accidentally turned around to see Amy, who
was winking at him and then Alan knew he was safe.
“Daniel, you misunderstood me. I couldn't agree with you more. The wealthy man Barton is worthy of
marrying. I will try to persuade Amy,” said Alan designedly.
Daniel believed these lies as he thought, ‘If it's not Alan, who else can be?’
“How can you be so stupid, Amy? You give up so easily on such a rich man. If I were a woman, I would
have married him.” Alan said, almost laughing out.
“You're right,” Amy said submissively. The planned marriage had been called off, anyway.
Daniel believed them. Alan and Amy took off upstairs quite quickly. As soon as the door closed, they
guffawed loudly.
“Amy, I've been so helpful. Have you ever thought about bedding with me?” Alan said jokingly as he
tried to gauge Amy's reaction.
“Stop thinking about this nasty thing. Why not go have a look at Carol. She hasn't seen you for two
days and has waited you to solve her homework,” said Amy.
Alan continued, “There was only a kiss. I deserve more than that for being so helpful.”
“So, what do you want?” said Amy cheerfully as she appeared to be in a jovial mood. It was now or
never for Alan to grasp the last chance to hit on Amy.
“Kiss me again, but you must kiss me on the lips,” said Alan. He was not satisfied with a kiss, but it was
better than nothing.
“No, Alan. I am you cousin, and I don’t want to have an incestuous relationship with you.” Amy knew
what Alan was thinking about.
Amy got so conflicted sometimes, wondering what Alan meant. ‘Is he joking or is he serious?’ Amy
thought. It was quite common to greet relatives with a hug, but kissing on the lips was what couples
did. Last time Alan had kissed her unexpectedly and it was her first kiss. But what did that kiss mean,
anyway? Did it express love? Amy was trapped in ethical principles.
“We did it last time.” Alan reminded her.
“Oh, don't mention it any more. If you kiss me like that again, don’t ever talk to me,” Amy said and left
the room.
It seemed impossible to be closer to Amy. She didn’t want to break through the common custom. But
he would not give it up. And now he had to meet Carol.
Carol tried to focus on her homework, but she was distracted by the thoughts of Alan. She had no
interest in anything since Alan had disappeared. She got bored with food, homework and housework.
Carol couldn’t dismiss Alan from her mind. She recalled that she got a crush on Alan, held his hands,
wandered through the peach orchard and gave him her first kiss. All these happened to her for the first
time. She was rather upset. “Alan, where are you? I think I have fallen in love with you.” she said to
herself.
“What are you mumbling to yourself?” Alan entered.
Carol got shocked when she saw Alan. She jumped to her feet and threw herself into his arms. Tears
filmed her eyes.
“What's the matter with you?” said Alan. He had no idea that Carol had never stopped thinking of him
these two days.
Carol left his arms after a moment with a blush. Alan’s presence cheered her up, “Did you hear what I
said just now?” said Carol a little awkwardly.
Alan heard her muttering, but he heard nothing. He frowned and wanted to tickle her, “Yes, I heard it all novelbin
—every word. You're toast!” he said deliberately.
Carol bit her lips with great embarrassment.