I walked towards my bed and lay down. I stared at the ceiling of the house. This situation was crazy, and I didn't know why this happened. I meant, he would chase me away at this time, but he accepted our marriage agreement. He even called me his fiancée. Did he eat his medicine?
Why was everything not the same as the past life? Did it make sense? You were reborn, but everything felt different than before. I sighed and started to sing a song I used to hear in the past.
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[I never understood you
we used to be happy
we used to laugh
we used to meet at night
why
why is everything different when you know her
You said I was your everything
But you gave your heart to her
You said I was your lover
But you gave her everything that you never gave to me
The love you said to me
was that a lie]
[An: the song was created by me, so there is no reference about this lyric. I am not a musician, and this song is based on my imagination]
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My heart didn't hurt like it used to. It felt a little empty, even though my heart still beats for him, but my mind was clear, and everything felt as light as cotton. I couldn't change my heart, but at least I could fight with him. I never opposed him before, but now I could yell as much as I wanted to at him.
Claude heard her voice, and it made his heart break into pieces. He walked downstairs and met with his parents who sat down in the living room.
"Claude," Father called.
"Yes, Dad," he said and turned his gaze to his father.
"Sit down first," he said while tapping on the sofa beside him.
Claude obediently sat down beside him. He looked at his obedient son, and he was stunned at the moment. Claude was not this obedient in the past.
"Are you sure about this?" he asked.
Claude understood his question, and he nodded his head.
"I am sure. I won't regret my decision at all."
"Good. Be more gentle towards Mio. Her heart is more fragile than you think," he advised.
"I understand, Dad," he said sincerely, and his voice softened.
"Good," Father said, and his voice softened.
"I will meet with some of my friends, and I will bring Mio's favorite cake," he said and walked away.
His father looked at him until Claude was nowhere to be found.
"What things make you happy, dear?" his wife asked.
"Nothing. I hope he will be this gentle from now on," he said.
"I know whom you are talking about. Don't worry, he will change step by step," his wife spoke with confidence.
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Key: You were late, you know.
Key looked at his friend displeased.
Len: His sweet wife was sick. Of course, he didn't have time to come, right?
Len liked to tease Claude.
Rey: Don't say that, you're cruel, Len.
Rey glared at Len angrily.
Ken: Len, control your mouth, or I will make you not speak for the rest of your life.
Ken always talked harshly, but he had a kind heart.
Claude sat down beside Ken without talking at all. They gathered at a bar they used to go to.
Lia: Don't mock my friend. I won't forgive you, Len.
Lia sat down beside Ken. Lia is Mio's best friend. Lia used to like Claude, but she was disgusted by Claude's attitude towards Mio, and she became Mio's first best friend. Lia is an expert in martial arts, and she hit everyone who bullied Mio. They got to know each other in college. That was why Mio's life in college was not miserable, even though in the last life, Lia regretted that she couldn't protect Mio at all. She claimed Claude as her enemy after Mio's death and never let Claude see Mio's grave at all.
(An: Lia is not reincarnated.)
Lia protected Mio's body in her family's cemetery. Mio never talked about her problems with Lia, and Lia regretted that she didn't open up more with Mio at that time. Her family liked Mio so much that they even wanted to match her up with her brother, Rey.
Rey is Lia's big brother, and he always pampered her like a Barbie. Lia sat down beside Ken. Ken is Lia's fiancé. They got together after Ken pursued her for so long. Lia liked Claude, and Ken liked Lia. When Lia knew that Claude was a scumbag, she fell out of love and didn't want to have another boyfriend. But Ken persistently pursued her, and she finally agreed.
Lia: You said she was sick? What happened to her?
Claude was stunned when hearing Lia's question. Key, Rey, Len, and Ken only turned their gaze to Claude. Lia rose from her seat.
Lia: What did you do this time?
Claude didn't answer. He knew that he couldn't erase his mistake. Fixing it didn't mean that the mistake would be erased from Mio's memory.
Lia: What did you do this time? Tell me.
Lia grabbed his collar easily. Lia was surely a strong girl. Lia couldn't control her anger at all. She hit Claude's face as hard as she could without forgiveness. Claude didn't even dodge her hit at all. Lia didn't only hit his face, but she also kicked his chest. Lia just threw two hits; she didn't want to kill Claude at all. It was a crime, after all.
Lia: This hit will never be enough to heal her fragile heart, did you know that? How come I fell in love with such a scumbag like you?
Ken only patted her head to calm her down. Lia let him do that.
Claude: I know. That's why I don't want to do it anymore.
Claude spoke sincerely, and his head bowed down pitifully while he sat down on the floor.
Lia was stunned that he acknowledged his mistake.
Lia: What happened to you?
Claude never hid anything from his friends.
Claude: You won't believe me, but I am reincarnated.
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