It'll Come Naturally

"Hmm. Excellent manners and academic performance? Mr. University? I don't think so," Tom said, snorting. Summer was only above average in looks, according to him. Why he was so popular with women? "Tom, I heard that Patricia used to have a thing for him," Leena whispered conspiratorially. She winked at Tom, goading him.

"What? Are you joking? Patricia has such bad taste in men." The moment he heard that Patricia had a thing for Summer, Tom immediately straightened up. Suddenly, he realized that he was acting weird and leaned back against the couch in repose, as if nothing had happened. However, he was troubled inside. Did Patricia still love Summer?

"Bah! Just admit that you're jealous of him. You are such a stubborn man!" Leena said. 'Are all men as stubborn as Tom? He obviously cares about Patricia. He is just too proud to admit it,' she thought.

"I am not jealous! Has that man left yet?" Tom defended himself, even as he wondered about Summer. His reaction amused Leena. Tom used to be coolheaded. When did he become like this?

"I asked him to take care of Patricia before I came here. So, no. I think he's still with her," Leena said honestly. She didn't think it was a big deal. If Patricia and Summer still had a thing for each other, they would have long become a couple. "What? Why did you leave him with Patricia?!" Tom raised his voice instantly. He realized that he was no longer rational when it came to Patricia.

"Haha! What happened? Why couldn't I leave Patricia with Summer? He is a reliable man! Oh, I see. You don't feel at ease when they are together, do you? Don't worry your pretty little head, Tom. They are just good friends," Leena said with a laugh. It seemed that Tom had really fallen for Patricia and he didn't even realize it.

"I was just kidding, Leena. You are still as gullible as you used to be," Tom teased her. He flicked her button nose and looked at her affectionately. He wanted to lighten up the mood. The news he was going to break to her was bad.

"Tom, you are such an ass!" Leena gave him a reproachful look. She thought she was teasing Tom, but he ended up making a fool of her.

"Okay, okay, enough joking. Let's get to the point. Here's your examination report. You might want to check it first. Let me know what you can't read." Tom handed Leena the report. He knew few people could read medical reports, but he believed it would be easier for him to get to the point after she read what was on it.

"Never mind! Just tell me the results. I can't read this report anyway," Leena told him with a bitter smile. She knew the results were probably not optimistic, otherwise Tom wouldn't have tried to tease her earlier.

"These figures suggest that you're still not likely to get pregnant. It means the medicines you've taken in the last month didn't work. I need to prescribe you new ones," Tom said. He observed the expression on her face, afraid that she would be unable to accept the truth. "Right. I get it," Leena said in a low voice. She forced a smile on her face. She had prepared herself for the worst, but it still broke her heart.

"Leena, don't be sad. I swear I'll find a way out. You have to trust me with this, all right?" Tom hugged her close. He truly felt sorry for her. It was better for her to cry right now than pretend to be calm and composed, while she was all broken inside. "Okay." Leena clenched her jaw, afraid she wouldn't be able to hold back her tears any longer.

Tom was in distress too. He wasn't used to comforting people. He gently patted Leena on the back in an attempt to console her. He knew that fancy words would be useless to her at the moment. She looked so pale and weak. Tom held her for a long time, feeling the anguish in her heart.

Leena had no idea how she came back home. She staggered into the living room and sat on the couch, staring into the darkness blankly. She didn't know how long she had been sitting there, but when she came to her senses, she realized she was stiff all over. She thought she would cry, but sorrow had dried up her tears. She grew desperate to cry, but found she was numb and unable to lament her grief. Was this what heartbreak felt like?

After supper, Leena turned to Kevin. Very gently, she asked, "Kevin, I am wondering if you would accompany me to a walk?"

"Right now?" Kevin was a little hesitant. He still had some work to finish.

"Yes, now," Leena answered coolly. She knew she was acting like a spoiled child, but she just wanted to go on a walk with him.

"All right. But you must put on a coat first." Kevin stood up and went to the bedroom to fetch a coat for her. To him, Leena was more important than work.

It was their first time strolling through the park at night. They walked slowly, hand in hand. 'How I wish this moment could last forever, 'Leena thought.

"Are you cold?" Kevin asked as he cinched her coat, fearing that she might catch a cold.

"No," Leena said. She raised her head and looked at him, smiling sweetly. She treasured every moment she spent with Kevin.

"Did you go to the hospital today?" Kevin asked her. He could tell she was in a different mood tonight and it made him nervous.

"Yes, I did. Patricia's leg is coming along fine. I guess she will get discharged from the hospital in a couple of days," Leena told him. She entwined her fingers with his as they wandered through the path lined with trees. It was late and the sun had gone down. Street lamps gave off uneven beams of light on the cobblestones. Maybe it was because of the cold winter, that only a handful of people could be seen outside. Silence hung around the park.00000000☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐