7

During this period, I went to bed early and got up early to take care of my health, and spent time and energy preparing for the exam. My days were fulfilling and busy. Maximilian Jones often came home late, and we haven't spoken to each other for a long time.

That day, Maximilian Jones took the initiative to call me: "I have booked a restaurant, let's have dinner together tonight, for your birthday." I looked at my phone and it was indeed my birthday today. At first, I didn't want to go because I had an appointment with a language teacher for tutoring today and didn't want to waste time. But after thinking about it, I decided to give it up and agreed to it.

When I arrived at the restaurant, Maximilian Jones hadn't arrived yet, so I took out my test book and started to work hard. After finishing three sets of papers, Maximilian Jones still didn't show up. I asked the waiter to serve the food. I had been thinking about it for the whole afternoon, and now I was hungry, so I ate it very happily by myself. I sang a birthday song to myself and blew out the candles: "I wish him good health soon, and I also hope that I can pass the language test smoothly."

Now that I think about it, when Maximilian Jones stood me up, I would be so angry that I didn't eat for a few days. I really didn't care about my body. After dinner, I was going to walk home, but I saw Maximilian Jones driving late . When he saw me, he suddenly remembered his date today: "Sorry, I..." Before he finished speaking, Wendy lowered the passenger window: "Sorry Miranda , I missed your birthday because Brother Liang had to accompany me." After that, she winked at me and stuck out her tongue, looking cute and coquettish.

Maximilian Jones hurriedly explained: "No, Miranda , listen to me. Today Wendy represented the company to negotiate a contract. The other party was a little dirty, and I was afraid that Wendy would suffer." I smiled and said, "It's good that she is fine. You are childhood sweethearts, and Wendy has just entered the workplace. It's only right that you care more about her."

At this moment, I envied Wendy a little . Not for anything else, just because when she encountered workplace harassment, someone could stand in front of her, even if this person was my boyfriend. But I was ruthlessly abandoned by my boyfriend and faced it alone. The first time I encountered this situation, I was so scared that my whole body was stiff and unable to move. Maximilian Jones, who was supposed to accompany me to negotiate the contract, left due to some unexpected matter. I didn't know how to deal with it. I was very scared and anxious. I found an excuse to sneak out, hid in the bathroom, and tried to hold back my tears to call Maximilian Jones for help. No one answered the phone after calling several times. Later I found out that Wendy fell while running and scraped her knee. Maximilian Jones went to see a doctor with her. How ironic! If I had gone later, the wound would have healed.

Since then, I signed up for a boxing class, not for anything else, just to be able to protect myself at a critical moment. It may also be that I subconsciously understand that Maximilian Jones seems to be unable to be my support.