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LIVING IN THE PAST episode 5

 The next day, Oliver and Gregor were hanging out together. Oliver was cracking jokes that amuses Gregor and makes him laugh. But this time around the case was different. Gregor was absent minded. He had so much sorrow in his eyes. Oliver had never seen his friend so sad before. So he had to ask, "what's wrong, Gregor? You seem lost in thoughts." Gregor had tears in his eyes as he tried to speak up. He's hands were a bit sweaty and shaky. Then he said, "My friend, I found out yesterday that Emily is getting married in 4 months or less." "What!!!" Oliver exclaimed. "How is it possible that Emily, a girl of 18 years old, is getting married?" "I don't know," replied Gregor. "I haven't spoken to her about it since then." "You have to talk to her," advised Oliver. "Or you could end up judging her without knowing the true story behind it. I know you love her. That is why you feel that way. But you have to hear her out first." Gregor saw reasons in Oliver's words. "Ok my friend," replied Gregor. "I will give her a chance to explain." Oliver tried to cheer him up as he cracked more jokes.

Emily met up with Gregor and explained everything to him saying, "I'm sorry I never told you this. I was afraid of losing you. My father forcefully engaged me to a man named Alex, son of another powerful judge in this country." "But why?" asked Gregor. "Because it's beneficial for his profession. He's not thinking about my happiness," said Emily with her head bowed down. "But do you love him?" asked Gregor.  "Of course not," exclaimed Emily. "And I'm not planning on getting married to him. He's too arrogant. Imagine someone who on the day of the proposal forced me to go on my knees and collect the engagement ring instead of the other way round. Besides, I'm in love with someone else." "Who?" asked Gregor curiously. "With you," replied Emily. "And I know you feel the same way about me." Gregor was very excited. "Emily, I don't only love you, I want you to be my girlfriend,' said Gregor. "What about pretty?" asked Emily. "She likes you." "But I don't like her," protested Gregor. "It's you I want." Emily paused for a minute and thought about it. Then she said to Gregor, "give me time to think about it. I need to talk to my friend Pretty about it. I don't want to hurt her." Gregor was impressed because Emily put her friend into consideration. Then he said, "Take your time Emily. I will wait for you." Emily was so happy. They gave each other a hug and went home.

Later that day in the evening, Emily went to visit Pretty and told her everything that happened. Pretty was very jealous at first because despite everything Gregor still chose to love Emily. She threatened to end her long time friendship with Emily if she decides to date Gregor but as days went by, Pretty finally gave her consent because she can't do anything to stop them from getting together anyways. Emily accepted to be Gregor's girlfriend and Gregor was very happy. He told his father everything and Mr. Leonard sat him down like a father would, and talked to him. He told him of the dangers involved and asked him to be careful. He also advised him to avoid anything leading to heartbreaks.

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