Me Before You

PART 16: True Intentions

A FEW DAYS LATER

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A vibrant nightclub, alive with the rhythm of music and pulsating lights. Folk and Prom sat together with me at a cozy corner table, engaged in conversation. How long has it been since my last visit to this place? I couldn't have possibly remembered, as me and War weren't the clubbing kind. Instead, the two of us prefer some quality time alone, just us.

"Life has been pretty hectic lately. We deserve some time to unwind and let loose!" Prom screamed while lifting his glass and taking a sip of his beer in one gulp.

Folk chuckled and poured the drink in my glass. "And you, Yin, is something happening? Why did you suddenly call me that night?" He asked.

"Nothing, just the same problems again," I answered and drank my beer.

"Your parents?"

I hummed. Leaning my back against the soft cushions, I stretched out my arm, allowing it to sprawl across the back of the sofa. Crossing my legs, I couldn't help but drift into a contemplative state, my mind revisiting the same old problems that had plagued me and War for several years.

My thoughts gravitated towards the persistent struggle I faced with my parents. No matter how much I pleaded and reasoned with them, they remained staunch in their disapproval of my boyfriend. It was as if their acceptance of him was an insurmountable mountain, forever casting a shadow over our relationship. The weight of their judgment burdened my heart, creating a constant strain in my life.

The memory of a conversation with War resurfaced in my mind, stirring up a pang of worry. He had confided in me once, suggesting that perhaps it would be best for me to marry someone else for contract marriage, someone more acceptable in the eyes of my parents just to get a child for my own blood.

Oh God...I know War already apologized for his words but what if he suddenly brought the topic again. I know it was a desperate plea from him, driven by the fear that this perpetual obstacle would continue to haunt his thoughts, poisoning our relationship from within.

I sighed and drank my beer before looking at both of my friends. "I want to bring War to New Zealand, just the two of us," I said.

Prom and Folk looked at each other before fixing their eyes on me with confusion. "What do you mean by that? Are you planning...to leave this country?" Prom inquired.

I nodded without hesitation.

"What?! Are you dead serious, dude? You wanna leave all the things you have here? I mean, your company and everything?" Prom asked, his expression told me he was taken aback by my plan.

With a frigid gaze, I directed my eyes towards him. "War is the only thing that matters to me, nothing else," I answered.

"We know, Yin. But how about War? He already knows your plan?" Folk asked.

I sighed and put the glass on the table. "We just talk briefly about it and he may think I'm not serious. But—" I let out a soft sigh and caressed my face before looking at them. "You both know how my parents treated War these past several years, right? I really can't handle it anymore. My parents have made it clear that they will never approve of our relationship. They can't seem to see how special War is to me. Keep talking about heirs and everything, it's suffocating for both of us."

"I can't keep letting this matter affect him. I need a place where War and I can build a life together without judgment or prejudice. All I need is him," I said desperately.

"Are you sure about this? It's a huge step, leaving everything behind, Yin," Prom murmured.

"I know it won't be easy but I can't keep living a life dictated by my parents. They don't give a fuck about my happiness. War and I deserve a chance to be together without constant obstacles."