Chapter 175 - If it's meant to be, it'll be

"Yes." Arthur was wondering where is this conversation coming from.

"Why did you break up?" When J asked this question, Arthur understands that it has something to do with her misunderstanding with Jacob. So, he was careful with his reply.

Arthur shrugged his shoulders and said, "Maybe we're not meant to be." then he looked at J to see if she buys it. She is now staring outside the window.

"How could you say that you are not meant to be?" J wonders. She really doesn't have an idea.

Arthur didn't look at J. He was struggling for words to say. He is not a conversant person as well. So, having a conversation was a bit hard for him. He is a male version of J in that aspect.

After a couple of seconds, he stated his opinion carefully choosing his words.

"If you are holding on to a dream hoping that someday it will work out but in fact, you've already lost the war a long time ago. If you're everything to each other except friends. If your reasoning for loving each other is solely physical and anecdotal or logical. If you are still hoping that they will change for you instead of accepting whoever they are. Or maybe the timing is off."

Although Arthur didn't usually express it in words, he has always been logical.

J stayed silent and kept staring outside the window. She seemed to be pondering on Arthur's words.

"Do you think... two people with different personalities from different families and background with an arrange marriage will be meant to be?" J was probably overthinking things but she has a reason. She was afraid. Jacob seemed to be upset. And she was afraid that she will be left again by the person she loves and trust. Although their relationship came out of a deal, it is working out pretty well. But is it going to be the same after a year? Or ten years? Or a lifetime?

"I don't know. If it's meant to be, it'll be." Arthur replied.

"Maybe try and work it out? Be the best friends? Just love and accept him? Or trust your timing." Arthur seemed to have said too many words for the day and just said the opposite of what he said earlier.

"How about you trust him first? Conflicts are inevitable however healthy a relationship is." Arthur glanced at J in the rear-view mirror. Arthur has observed Jacob's action towards J, he knew that he truly cares for her and always been sincere. He is deeply in love with J. And J felt the same towards Jacob. He was actually surprised when he heard from J earlier that they had an arranged marriage. Because based on their actions, they don't seem to.

The corner of J's lips curved upwards. She wanted to voice out her frustrations and worry because she felt that her heart is about to explode. She didn't expect Arthur would be kind enough to say comforting words. This was the first time she heard Arthur spoke more than he used to. And she was flattered. She always thought that he is a cold and intimidating person. She thought that maybe if he finds the girl that is meant for him, he will be sweet and romantic.

"I never thought that you were such an expert when it comes to relationships?" J said with a smile. Her heart felt lighter than before.