Manipulating Grades, Stealing Hearts novel Chapter 9

But I hadn't anticipated that Wesley would genuinely fall for me.

He didn't want to break up.

In senior year, an important watershed moment in life was approaching.

I knew Wesley was destined to study abroad.

I had never thought about a future with Wesley; the distance and our family backgrounds were insurmountable gaps between us.

So watching Wesley become increasingly infatuated with me, I grew anxious.

We needed to resolve this soon, before it affected either of our college entrance exams.

During the winter break of senior year, I brought up breaking up.

To eliminate any hope Wesley might have, I was quick, precise, and ruthless.

I only told him three sentences:

First one—

"It's over. I know you only dated me to distract me."

Before he could explain, I immediately followed with a second one—

"But you don't need to feel guilty, because I already knew why you were dating me all along. I was just playing with you too."

Third one—

"And yes, I deliberately controlled my scores all the time. But I won't do it anymore."

The second semester would be focused on the college entrance exam; I couldn't hide my true abilities anymore.

Three sentences completely shattered a young man's heart.

From then on, Wesley and I were "respectfully distant," and after the college entrance exam, I lost all trace of him.

I thought my rationality had successfully controlled my emotions, and this romance would become a sweet memory to cherish.

I did great; both Wesley and I would be fine.

Until later, when I tossed and turned night after night.

I realized, oops, I originally wanted him to remember me forever.

Now I'm the one who can't forget him.

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