Simon’s Here

‘I don’t understand,’ Angelia whispered to herself, her voice trembling with hurt and confusion. ‘Why wouldn’t he pick me? I’m a more experienced doctor than Callie, taller, prettier, richer, and I can understand a man’s needs better than she ever could.’ She wiped away her tears angrily, unable to comprehend why Elias had chosen Callie over her. She had started developing feelings for Elias since the moment she saw him. His confidence and charisma had drawn her in like a moth to a flame. Deep down, Angelia knew that her feelings for Elias were not entirely genuine. It was not just about love; it was also about winning, about proving that she could have any man she wanted. *** The helicopter’s rotors slowly came to a halt as the aircraft touched down on the helipad behind Valour Ridge Military Academy. Simon, wearing a long overcoat and a five-o’clock shadow, stepped off the helicopter with the help of a soldier. His face was still pale from the bumpy ride, and he felt weak-kneed after