Betrothed to the Enemies

voices creating a soft cacophony of discussions and laughter. Professor Williams, an esteemed figure from the De

of home and the long - awaited reunion with her family after a grueling semester filled her heart with

nt. He paused, curiosity piqued, and addressed her directly, "Hello, young lady, are you here wi

roommate, Li, who sat beside her, nudged her gently with her shoulder, jolting her back to reality. S

ams is talking to you." Olivia's eyes widened in shock as she looked towards the front of the class. Her

to you," Professor Willia

I didn't catch you the first time." The weight of the classroom's silent

seems your mind is elsewhere," Professor Williams r

traction, Olivia nodded quickly, "

, turned to the class, "Correct me if I'm wrong, but did I say anything

ntedly, "So, what's so funny that yo

rously, "Nothing, sir. I w

ing to believe her, "I'll c

he responded, he

ttention is here. This is a crucial part of

, Li leaned toward Olivia, placing her hand playfully on Olivia's. A teasing smile danced on her lips as

ent and annoyance, gently pulled her hand

been unusually quiet since the class began, her eyes downcast and her demeanor withdrawn. Li's brow furrowed with

ck look at Rachel before ans

urring issues between Rachel and her boyf

, Olivia replied, "Ask

ce, pressed further, "Is it that

don't think it's in my place to tell you. You know ho

ted, "Let's swap seats. I want to talk with he

ked up and tapped Olivia on the arm. Her nod was firm, but her vo

smile. "You tell her yourself." She th

her back, a silent gesture of comfort that spoke volumes. Con

ght in the middle of that stressful period, I knew celebrating might be tricky. So, I decided to surprise him yesterday, to make some special memories before the chaos. I cooked up a ni

Li interrupted, her fa

ss creeping into her vo

rough them. "That girl... I knew she was trouble

ting towards a girl seated not t

to learn a lesson. Let's follow her after class and beat her up so sh

Olivia interjected, "I'm liking that idea. I second

. I have no beef with her. The person who wronged me here is Adam. And I'

mpathy, said, "I respect your decision, but this is what y

avering, "This time it's differen

now what you see in that piece of shit anyway. That you keep forgiving him. If it were up to me, it would have

Why all the chitchat? If you're not interested in this class, you're always free to leave.

n hour later, the lecture came to an end. As Professor Williams walked out of

ed. "But we ha

over at Rachel. "Screw that.

already, and I'm starving too. Let's

n disapproval. "You guys will be

h step. Olivia glanced over and saw Adam sprinting toward them, holding a bouquet of flowers. Within moments, he reached them, panting heavily and doubling ov

g more, Li snapped, "What do yo

hat you think. The girl you saw me with yesterday came over to help with some assignment. I don't know what came over her. She

ieve you." She then dumped the flowers in a nearby waste bin. "You must think I'm a

n, her annoyance evident. "Are you dumb or what? Don't you understand simple English? Let me make it crystal clear for you: it

iends and quickly rejoined them, lea