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Cynthia and Alvin used to be a couple, and no one
could separate the duo no matter where they went.

Their parents had disapproved of the
relationship, but the two stayed true to each
other.

After his 'A' levels, Alvin did exceptionally
well and won a scholarship to prestigious
university overseas. Afraid that their
relationship might affect his studies, Alvin's
parents approaches Cynthia, wanting her to break
off with him.

For the sake of Alvin's future, Cynthia agreed to
it.

It was a heartbreaking moment, as Cynthia walked
away from Alvin after telling him the news.

He was devastated.

A few days later, she heard from Alvin's sister
that Alvin had left for London.

Months passed, Cynthia did not hear from Alvin.

Sometimes, she could no bear it and would call
his sister to find out more about him.

Apparently, Alvin was doing well in his studies
and he had found a new girlfriend.

The sister even told Cynthia of Alvin's plans to
marry the new girl after his graduation.

Cynthia was shattered, but she knew that it was
for the best. She tried to forget him, but found
out that she could not.

Gradually, she grew depressed and started to
think about committing suicide more and more
often.

One night, she received a phone from Alvin. " I
miss you. I will be coming to visit you soon.
Wait for me," and he hung up.

That night, she dreamt about Alvin.

In the dream, he told Cynthia that he was very
happy to see her.

When she asked him about his new steady, he
denied having one and tears spilled from his sad
eyes. However, The next day, Cynthia called
Alvin's sister and told her about the dream.

To Cynthia's surprise, the sister burst into
tears.

"Sorry, I have been lying to you all along about
Alvin.

The truth was that my brother was already dead.

He was killed in an accident six months ago."

"Why did you lie to me?"

"I hope that this would make you forget him.

Alvin would never want you to be sad. He couldn't
bear it."

As if Cynthia knew that he would call again, she
went home and waited for his phone call that
night.

True enough, at around the same time, the phone
rang.

"You should know where I am calling from."

"Yes."

"I could not forget you."

"Neither can I."

"Would you still have me as your boyfriend? I
can't be there with you physically, but we can
still talk like this."

"I would love to."

"How you manage to fix the phone so fast? Cynthia
was talking on the phone the whole of last
night." Cynthia's mother asked her husband, as he
came in through the door.

"The phone's still spoilt. What are you talking
about?"

In horror, the parents looked at Cynthia who was
still talking on the hall phone.