Chapter 1 — I've Been Waiting For Him For Fourteen Years

Every place in the party was carefully decorated by me because Ha Hanh Tri once said that we would get married on my 26th birthday. From a silent love affair to a legal couple, I have been waiting for this day for 14 years. But when the party started, Ha Hanh Tri still did not appear. Chu Nac's face was even worse than mine. He gritted his teeth and said: "What does he mean, the party has started and there's still no sign of him?" My fingertips unconsciously tightened the wine glass, but didn't say a word. As time passed, the eyes of everyone at the party became more and more sharp, full of admiration, ridicule and pity. Everyone knows how much I love Ha Hanh Tri, his absence is like a slap in my face. Tham Hao Kiet looked at the increasingly awkward situation, reluctantly stepped forward and said: "Sister-in-law, Ha brother probably had some problem so he was late." I smiled faintly, took a sip of red wine but only felt the bitter taste spreading in my mouth. Suddenly, Chau Nac screamed in surprise and showed me the phone screen. A post on a social network appeared before my eyes: "Hua Thanh Vu, after so many twists and turns, in the end it's still you." Accompanied by a photo of two hands clasped together, one of those hands was wearing a couple ring that I could not mistake. The last thread of hope was severed. I put down the wine glass, suppressed the trembling in my voice and said: "Nac Nac, I'm going to the airport, you don't need to follow me." When I arrived, Ha Hanh Tri was hugging Hua Thanh Vu tightly. The man who this morning said he wanted to marry me, is now embracing the image he has always worshiped, refusing to let go. I stood there, silently watching, as if torturing myself, despite the sharp pain spreading from my chest. Suddenly, I spoke up, only then did Ha Hanh Tri and Hua Thanh Vu realize my presence. Everyone's eyes turned to me as I approached. Ha Hanh Tri raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at me in surprise: "How did you find this place?" I raised my phone, the screen displayed the social network post clearly in front of him. "Ha Hanh Tri, do you remember what you promised me?" He was not at all confused by my sudden appearance, his voice was extremely calm: "Remember, I promised to marry you." "So what are you doing now?" I asked, filled with indignation. "I like Thanh Vu, but my wife's position is only for you," he replied gently, as if it were completely reasonable. Seeing that I had no intention of giving in, he frowned: "Cam Ve, you should feel satisfied." Hua Thanh Vu, hugging Ha Hanh Tri tightly, laughed arrogantly: "That's right, I've already given in like this, what else do you have to complain about? Anyway, if we talk about the order first, then the one who comes first is me." They both seemed certain that I would give in, forgive, and be happy to be Mrs. Ha. I have been chasing Ha Hanh Tri for 14 years and have never felt tired. But now, when I was only one step away from being able to marry him, seeing the two of them so intimate, I suddenly felt bored. I slowly took off the ring on my hand, then threw it straight at Ha Hanh Tri. A crisp clang rang out as the ring, which I once considered a treasure, fell to the floor. I approached Ha Hanh Tri and said coldly: "Let's break up." The smile on his lips gradually faded, seemingly dissatisfied with my tough attitude: "Cam Ve, today is my birthday, don't make too much noise." "I didn't make a fuss," I replied, my tone extremely determined and cold - something I had never shown in front of him. He looked at me,

His eyes gradually became cold, his voice also became icy: "I don't have the patience to comfort you. Diep Cam Ve, have you thought carefully?" I decisively replied: "I've thought about it carefully." Ha Hanh Tri curled his lips and smiled coldly. His expensive leather shoes stepped heavily on the ring that I had carefully chosen. "Very well, don't regret it." But I already regretted it. Sitting in the airport waiting room, I could no longer maintain my strong appearance. Tears flowed, my heart felt like it was being torn apart. I shouldn't act so rashly. That ring is worth up to 7 figures, even if it is resold, it can earn a large amount of money. But at that time I didn't have the courage to go back and pick it up. Instead, I immediately bought a ticket for the furthest domestic flight possible. I handed over all the company's work to Chau Nac, deleted all contact with Ha Hanh Tri, and then turned off the phone. It all happened so incredibly fast, as if I was afraid that if I slowed down just a little bit, I wouldn't be able to leave anymore. When the plane took off, through the window, I looked out at the dark and cold night sky outside. It was exactly like the night 14 years ago, when my grandfather took me to Ha Gia. At that time, I had not yet recovered from the shock of losing both my parents, I could only sob. That young man with a delicate face timidly approached me and gently said: "Don't cry anymore, from now on you will be my sister." Just that one sentence made me dedicate 14 years of love to him. After Diep Cam Ve left, Ha Hanh Tri organized a welcome party for Hua Thanh Vu. Everyone laughed happily, the atmosphere was filled with excitement, as if everyone had forgotten that today was my Diep Cam Ve's birthday. It wasn't until Hua Thanh Vu accidentally mentioned: "Cam Ve turned off the phone, is she angry with me?" Ha Hanh Tri didn't care at all, replied firmly: "No, Cam Ve likes you the most, it's not like we've never argued before." "Never has it been more than three days, this time it won't last long," Ha Hanh Tri said confidently, "I only need to wait two days at most, she will come back and beg to make up." The surrounding friends chimed in, each one saying their own words. Someone sneered: "How does Ha Hanh Tri say that? He's no different than a dog. After waiting a few hours, he had to come back and apologize."