Lifelong Companion

The stars glinted as the moon hung low across the night, its light shadowing over the cities across the pavements. Wind blew over the streets, howling throughout the night.

As silence whistled across the streets, a shadow elongated across the sidewalk.

Around the corner, a woman in a light floral skirt ran across the streets, holding a band of papers close to her chest. As she rushed down the lighted area, her figure shrank and merged with the shadows.

She trembled, pausing at first as she panted out a few inaudible words.

Her face was frozen because of the chilly weather as her lips struggled to make out the words that she was about to say. "I–I will have the money... I'll save you...I'll save you...trust me."

Without another word, the woman stumbled across the large crowds. There were people pushing against each other, with their leather and designer bags out in display. It was the perfect scene.

Her eyes glinted with anticipation as she edged deeper into the forest of people. Without another word, she snatched the bag from a woman before racing deeper into the crowds.

She latched on the handle and ran. Soon, a cry erupted from the crowd as the woman she'd stolen from placed a hand on her mouth.

The woman was pale from fear as she reached out to grasp the handsome man beside her. "Please," she begged. "Help me catch the thief!"

Like the gentleman he was, he dropped all his plans to race after the thief. Melissa Ji ran as fast as she could. However, she was no match for the man. Soon, he finally caught up to her, purposely tripping her. She fell, letting out a surprised squeak.

"Shameless!"

Aaron Mu scowled, dropping to his feet as he grabbed the bag from the thief. Without another thought, he left her alone on the pavements.

seconds, but the list in her pocket became heavier at

Mu, grabbing him by the sleeve. "Stop! That wallet!

herself, as long as she could save her brother.

her. "Let

strange coldness swept over Melissa Ji's body. It was not until then that she got

structure was magnificent, but

"Please..."

else, Melissa Ji was shoved

"Don't touch

cutting the insides of her heart. She wanted to say something to explain herself and her actions, but before she could, the woman

lips pouted, leaning

to humiliate her in public," she said smoothly. "It's a good thing you got it back. It was the bag you've given me, else I wouldn't be so worried about

They were colored with disdain and hatred for the act that she'd

began to drizzle. Soon, everyone seemed to forget the scene that had happened before them as they rushed over to the places they needed to be at. Her eyelashes trembled, and her body shook as the cool weather

down her cheeks, mixing with the water that drenched the pavements. She sniffled, tasting the bitterness of

got the courage to stand on her feet. Her white dress was drenched with the rain, and the bottoms of her skirts were covered with mud. It

more. Yet, she seemed unaffected

a deep breath before trudging

she'd never go back to that house over again, but

door open,

wafted around Melissa Ji, hitting her like a bullet