I'll Teach You, Marianne.

It had been almost two years since the event of Jack's fall in the English Channel had passed. Everyone had almost forgotten about the incident and actually thought Jack was dead. People who were close and had a working relationship with him also felt a little lost, such as Aaron Sean Connery, who had visited Muller Finance International two years ago when the ill-fated company happened. However, because there was no one he could find, Aaron finally flew to Switzerland and went straight to the head office to find out for himself whether the news circulating in the mass media was true or not. Arriving at the head office, Aaron met directly with Jack's secretary who told him that now Erick, Jack's right-hand man, had taken over the temporary leadership of the giant funding company. 

It was only after he met Alice, who told him everything, that Aaron finally believed, even though Jack was his rival to get Anne, but as a fellow businessman who often met with Jack at various award shows in recent years, Aaron felt a little lost. Aaron felt sorry for Jack who had to experience such a tragic event and when he was about to approach Anne to provide support, Anne immediately avoided him. She refused to accept him and did not want to have anything to do with him anymore. Even though at that time, Aaron only wanted to give strength to Anne, but Anne refused and Aaron finally decided to follow Anne's wishes and keep his distance from her until now. 

"Anne, I'm hungry, let's go to the cafeteria," Linda whined to Anne as she kept her head on Anne's arm.

"Patience Linda, I'm finishing the assignment from Professor Gilbert in a moment," replied Anne curtly.

"Aw, don't be too diligent, Anne. I get a headache looking at you. After all, the assignment was just given earlier and will be collected in two days, there's still plenty of time to complete it, Anne," said Linda again as she gave a pitiful look, acting hungry. 

Being looked at by Linda like that, Anne finally melted. Without another word, she tidied up her books and put them in her bag. Seeing Anne was getting ready, Linda was overjoyed. She then hurriedly got up from the chair and grabbed her backpack as she waited for Anne to finish. 

"Why are you looking? Let's go," said Anne softly with a smile.

"I love you, Anne, if only you were a man I would definitely..."

"No way!! I refused." Anne answered Linda's words curtly.

Linda let go of Anne's arms and stared at her without blinking. "You're a heartless woman," she said curtly.

Seeing Linda sulked, Anne chuckled. She then grabbed Linda's hand and led her back to the cafeteria. It was currently quiet in the cafeteria, because there were currently many students who were preparing for an evening of art performances like what Anne and Linda did two years ago. The first semester students mostly took part in this event, while Anne and Linda, who were senior students, were not required to participate. 

"I can't believe we're about to enter the 6th semester, Linda. Time really passes quickly," said Anne quietly while enjoying her favorite matcha ice cream while still staring at the field, where lots of new students were practicing. 

Linda smiled wryly at Anne's words. She knew what her best friend was talking about. Slowly, Linda took Anne's hand and gripped it tightly. 

"Life must go on, Anne, you can't keep on remembering what's past," Linda said softly. 

Anne turned to Linda with a sad look. "I know, Linda, I'm just so sure that..."

"Hushh... stop, don't mention it again. I don't want to see you cry again." Linda immediately cut Anne's words by placing one finger in front of Anne's lips. Linda gently wiped the stubborn tears down from Anne's beautiful eyes. 

"You deserve to be happy, honey, you have to remember that. And don't ever think you're alone, you still have me and Paul," Linda said softly again. 

Anne took a deep breath. Every time she talked about Jack her chest ached. After controlling herself, Anne then grabbed Linda's bottle of mineral water and drank it all down. Seeing Anne finished her drink, Linda just shook her head without getting angry. 

Although there were many new students, Anne's charm had not disappeared. Her long hair that was well cared made Anne have her own charm. And Edward, who was currently in his final year, was known to be one of Anne's devotees, thus making many other students think twice about bothering Anne. They could only admire Anne in silence. In fact, Anne knew that she had been the prima donna on campus for the past year, shifting Isabel's position, who would graduate with Edward. Anne's biggest rival to be the prima donna of the campus was Gabriella, who had been beating the drums of war on her since the first semester, but Anne didn't care about it. Because Anne felt that she was an unpopular student and didn't feel like the prima donna of the campus. She didn't care about Gabriella who often made fun of her. The only thing Anne did when class was over was to go to the cafeteria or to the library with Linda, the only good friend who understood her personal problems.

Realizing that the cafeteria was full of new students, Anne then wiped her lips with a tissue and asked Linda to leave the cafeteria. One thing that Anne always did when the cafeteria was crowded with her juniors was rushing away. She really created a thick wall that no one could penetrate. She became a cold woman who couldn't be melted by the actions of her secret admirers. With quick steps, Linda followed Anne from behind to the car park area. She was replying to Paul's message reporting that he was having a hard time in the store because there were so many buyers. 

"Come on, Linda, don't reply to Paul's messages. We have to leave immediately," said Anne half shouting at Linda, who was walking behind her. 

"Wait a minute, Anne, Paul is so noisy," said Linda loudly. 

Anne let out a long breath with a bit of annoyance. She completely forgot that Linda never changed. Even though she was married to Paul, her childish nature didn't go away either. Without saying much, Anne got into the car and tied her long hair carelessly, waiting for Linda to get into the car. As soon as Linda got into the car, Anne immediately stepped on the gas pedal and drove her car at high speed to her flower shop. 

"I'm still the same as I used to be, Jack, studying and working. Still with Linda and Paul, two people who are very afraid of you. What are you doing Jack? Do you miss me now? It's been two years since you left, Jack. Do you know that every second that I go through, I always miss you? Do you know that I'm in a lot of pain because of this longing for you, Jack? You're mean, Jack, you left without giving me a chance to apologize for my rude behavior last time. You're really mean to keep me in the same feeling and the same love for you. You are evil for going alone without taking me. You are evil for breaking your promise. You are evil because you have made me fall in love with you too deeply. You are evil, Jack... you are evil..." Anne muttered in her heart, saying the same sentence every day while on her way home from campus. 

Continued