That day, I was acting like Jacqueline, my face expectant.
That day, I was also as young as her.
"PayPal."
In my memory, Declan rubbed my hair affectionately and transferred money to me.
But Jacqueline and I were different.
"No PayPal. I want cash!"
"Give me cash, or I will report you to the finance department!"
Declan was a bit reluctant, but skillfully took out cash from his wallet.
This wallet was the first gift I gave him when we signed the big contract.
It had been with him all these years.
There was a photo of him and me in the wallet, which used to be romantic but now seemed ironic.
Jacqueline snatched it away as if she had discovered something new.
"Wow, you were so young and handsome and Winnie was so beautiful."
Declan looked at the photo and shook his head. "She was indeed, but now she isn't."
Declan smiled bitterly.
Jacqueline seemed to have noticed something.
"Although I haven't been in a relationship or married yet, I understand you. Being with the same person for a long time can be tiring."
"It's okay, Mr. Garcia. If you're tired, you can talk to me. Although I don't have experience, I am the love expert in our dormitory."
Declan smiled, rubbed Jacqueline's head, and replied, "Okay."
He gazed at Jacqueline as lovingly as when he looked at me back then.
He gave all his patience and understanding he had for me back then to another girl.
That day, I didn't disturb them.
After leaving the company, I wandered aimlessly in this strange yet familiar city.
I realized that I seemed to know nothing about this city, even though I had been living here for more than ten years.
I had been living here since I went to college, and I met Declan here.
The first time I met Declan was not very pleasant.
My family cut me off financially, so I had to work two part-time jobs a day.
It was raining that day, and I didn't bring an umbrella. I was busy going to do the next part-time job, so I just ran into the rain.
The rain was heavy, and I couldn't see the road ahead clearly. I bumped into Declan and both of us fell to the ground.
I got all wet with the rain and mud.
I quickly helped Declan up and apologized.
"Sorry, I'm in a hurry. Are you okay?"
Declan was holding an umbrella, and I could finally see what he looked like.
It was love at first sight and mutual affection.
After that, we got in touch closely.
When Declan had no classes, he would go with me to do part-time jobs.