Jack held back. Knowing very well what kind of person Elena was, he did not want to spend another moment with an evil-minded woman like her.
However, the senior members of his family, being gracious, reminded him, "Go on, Jack. It's Elena's birthday. Just listen to what she has to say."
Agreeing with his elders, he fought back the urge to flee, braced himself, and nodded. "Sure, let's go somewhere private to talk."
"Okay." Elena smiled sweetly at him.
Truth be told, she was finding it extremely difficult to maintain her sweet, dainty image because she was feeling very hot, sweat running down her back and her makeup almost into a complete meltdown.
Come what may, she was determined to present her best side to the man she loved.
She led Jack to a far corner of the hallway. Looking up at him with her carefully made-up eyes, she said, somewhat shakily, "Jack, I...I've been meaning to tell you that I've liked you for a long time .... since my first day in junior high."
