Love is the Sunshine

Noon had just struck, and so had the peak time for delivering takeaways arrived.

Ever since ordering takeaways became a popular method of getting lunch for office workers, the likelihood of people ordering meals through their mobile phones for convenience had increased. That was the main reason why Carla started being so busy and rarely had any time to take a break around this hour.

Running out of the building, Carla saw that there was such a heavy downpour of rain. After leaving home in such a hurry, she wasn't able to bring a raincoat with her. If she tried to proceed with her deliveries now, she'd definitely get soaked from head to toe.

At first, she felt troubled and was worried that the rain would prevent her from doing her job. But after pondering about it for a while, she eased herself and decided to take a break instead.

Contemplating about it, she thought it would be better to wait till the rain stopped rather than be too anxious about it. She then noticed some stores inside the mall building, so she walked towards it in order to kill some time, not knowing when the rainfall would cease.

As she entered the shopping mall, all she did was browse around idly.

Suddenly, something went through her mind, Sean's birthday was just around the bend. This could be a good opportunity to check if she could find a suitable present for him.

Passing by a children's goods store, the schoolbags displayed behind the window caught her eye, so she wanted to check and see if she could pick one for her brother. A high-pitched female voice suddenly came from behind her. "Carla, is that you? Why are you loitering about in here?" Carla turned her head around to see who was calling out to her. The woman added, "I heard that you've got yourself a fat cat boyfriend, but how come you are here now? Are you still working as a delivery girl? I couldn't recognize you in your work overalls when I saw you from a distance. Have you been dumped by your boyfriend again?"

There was a mocking laugh after the playful remark. It was Nina who was sneering and jeering at her.

She was doing some shopping in the mall with her friend. Carla wasn't really expecting to bump into her.

Nina's eyes peered over Carla from head to toe again, paying special attention to the takeaway icon on the overalls. Chuckling, she walked over close to her, "Before you go in, are you aware what the brand of that store is? Just a simple reminder, that children's store is Amani's. Do you even have enough money to pay for the goods? If not, I recommend for you not to go in just to get insulted and soil the store."

Carla did not notice the facade of the store until Nina had stated the fact. It was indeed Amani.

Then she let out a chuckle and ridiculed Nina, "I was just wondering where the foul stench of money was coming from. It turns out it was just you. Could you stay a bit further away from me? It seems that jar of water wasn't enough to wash you clean at all the other day. Do you perhaps need another one to cleanse you?"

At this time, Evan was not by Nina's side. There was no need for Carla to take into account his dignity and so, she countered back.

"What are you saying?" Nina felt offended.

Surprised that Carla had such a sharp tongue, Nina was pissed off by the sarcasm, her face turning red. After a short while, she looked at Carla and said, "That day, your boyfriend treated us to a Michelin-starred restaurant for lunch. How generous of him! Where is he now? I want to thank him if he is here."

When Nina mentioned Terence, Carla was left dumbfounded for a moment, desperately trying to find a way to respond.

around with

respond, she thought she guessed right,

fathom how you could even have the nerve to compete with me over Evan. Have you seen yourself in the mirror? Do you have any idea how

pulled up a forced grin and refuted, "Nina, don't be so cocky and complacent. Have you heard of the saying, 'He who laughs last, laughs the hardest?' Let's wait

and burst into laughter. "Well, Carla, that makes a valid point, but even if you know it, are you capable of

university professor. I will be engaged with Evan next month. What about you? Do you still really think that you are capable of competing with me? Is that a joke? Just look how pathetic you are. You are in no position to compete with me. You're barely even qualified to brush my

looked at Carla with eyes

any case, maybe when I get married with Evan, I will

wasn't necessary for her to worry about

It wasn't fair, but nevertheless, it was the truth.

background allowed her to behave at her will. As

voice

and Evan eventually get married, we'll

strode over and laid one hand on Carla's shoulders, who was looking a bit pale. Adding to that, he remarked, "But, Nina, you'd better pray for a happy life after your marriage. I

mean by that?" queried

standing in front of her, and her momentum weakened all of a

strange seeing him there, as she

of a deal, but if you really want to know, go find out yourself. I guess there is something you don't know about Evan. Ah, but if you want, I may tell you now a little bit about his story if you like. The headline was something about a wealthy young man spending the night with a beautiful young model at his house, and she was seen leaving after 6 o'clock in the next morning. It was said that they made love with each other all night, and the model was intensely reluctant to leave the man

Terence with a chuckle, making it very clear that the man

time, it was Nina's turn to get pale

the scene last night. Evan really did tell her he had to meet some clients and could not spend the night with her. 'Did he

not that kind of person! Don't besmirch his name and attempt to alienate our relationship. I

looking rather awful with mixed feelings of embarrassment and anger. All of this was clearly apparent to

relationships. Why would I do that? What good would that do to me? If you don't

the shoulder, and brought her to the entrance of the shopping

He took a deep breath and added, "If it weren't for me arriving in time, you might be having a hard time and feeling down, right? I just don't know. If I am not with you anymore, what's going to happen to you? I wouldn't

exiting the building, Carla escaped from

were countless times I had been bullied, ' she thought to herself. And she had always managed to pull herself up to face all those hardships. Taking care of her brother and enduring all the struggles and sorrows bestowed by life, who was beside her at those

had made up her mind even at such an early age to not let herself be looked down upon by anyone, depend on anyone, to get ahead in life, and achieve her dream and be

you still mad at me? Please don't be. Look, the moment I noticed that it was about to rain, I specifically asked Karen for the address you would