It'll Come Naturally
Chapter 1494 Michelle's Changes (Part One)

Erin stamped her foot, and stormed out.

"I don't care whether you were just joking or not. I like you a lot and I'm going to court you until I sweep you off your feet," Bradley bent and whispered in Michelle's ear. The onlookers gasped on seeing his quick and sly move. They hated Michelle more. Michelle had goosebumps all over, as she felt really uncomfortable. 'I'm a married woman, but Bradley just said that he will court me. At least this is a man who actually likes me. Oh my god! Am I daydreaming? What should I do?' she asked herself. "Of course, you can court all you want. This is a free country. But I can guarantee that the result will be a big NO," Michelle said coldly. She was here to learn painting, not to get into a relationship. She was already in one.

"It's up to you. I'm just telling you my plans." Bradley gave her a teasing smile before leaving. Obviously, he had a lot of confidence in himself.

"Wow! He's so cool! Michelle, what did he just say to you?" Hilda asked with curiosity. Bradley had said it in such a low voice that only Michelle heard it.

"Nothing. The nerve, this guy!" Bradley was the school hunk, and was popular all throughout. It was said that many girls had a thing for him and would gladly drop their pants in front of him. If Michelle really went out with Bradley, she would garner the hate of every girl and become their common enemy. She didn't want any of it.

Hilda was shocked on hearing Michelle's words. She thought, 'Alas! Only Michelle treats the recognized school hunk as a lunatic. Other girls including me would easily drool at the sight of him, but Michelle, in contrast, always stays away from him.'

When Michelle and Hilda entered the school canteen at lunch time, they were stopped by Bradley. "Michelle, come with me. I've already ordered food for you," he said.

"What for? I can order lunch by myself! Plus, I'm not accustomed to eating with boys," Michelle declined. Many girls in the canteen were staring at her with hostility. Michelle couldn't help but cringe on the inside. They could have him if they wanted him. They all had no self- respect anyway.

"You'll get used to it," Bradley said gently. The more reluctant Michelle was, the more he wanted to conquer her. She would be his most aspired trophy.

"I think I will never get used to eating with you," Michelle said with a frown. She had a strong aversion to such stalkers. And it was not until now did she realize why Luke hated her so much. She had been a stalker to Luke as well and this relentless following around, the uncomfortable staring and gazing, as well as her popping up in the most unexpected places could get really infuriating.

"Michelle..." Hilda tugged at her sleeve as she felt Michelle was going too far.

"Never mind. I have some work to finish, and I'm leaving." After saying that, Michelle turned and left the canteen alone. She had lost her appetite.

Being rejected in public, Bradley felt a little humiliated. He ran after Michelle, leaving Hilda behind. The onlookers widened their eyes, jaw slack in awe.

"Are you trying to humiliate me in public on purpose? But you know what? I don't mind. I'm willing to take whatever you do to me," Bradley said as he trailed behind Michelle, resting his hands in his pockets.

"I'm not that kind of girl who does something special in order to make you notice her. Please forget what I said this morning. I was just trying to provoke Erin. I don't have a thing for you, and I won't in the future. So could you please leave me alone? You are causing me trouble. Go with Erin. She's already obviously throwing herself at you," Michelle stopped and said earnestly. She was a married woman. And despite the fact that her husband didn't love her, she was not interested in having an affair.

"This may sound crazy, but I really love you. You have the right to turn me down, but I also have the right to love you. You cannot stop me from loving you." Bradley really meant it. Michelle was the first girl who didn't fawn on him because of his family background. He swore to himself that he must have her for his girlfriend.

"Pfft. Don't be silly. You're not my type. To tell you the truth, I have a boyfriend," Michelle said with haste and half regretted it. She didn't want her classmates to find out that she had already gotten married. Otherwise, they would treat her differently in the future. But she was getting desperate to get rid of this annoying guy.

"You are lying to me, aren't you? You just don't want me to court you, right? But if you really have a boyfriend, I would like to have a fair competition with him. It is not yet the end." Bradley didn't believe what Michelle had said. He thought she had just made an excuse to turn him down. He would still try to win her heart whether she had a boyfriend or not.

"No, I'm not. I've already told you that I have a boyfriend. Please stay away from me from now on. You've already caused me a lot of trouble in the past few days. I don't want to be the most hated girl here in school." Michelle noticed that many girls were staring at them, green with envy.

"Do you really hate me like this?" Bradley asked as his face twitched. It was his first time to be disliked by a girl.

"I believe that you already know how it feels to be pestered, because there are many girls pestering you every day, right? I was really annoyed when you said you love me and you want to court me. I think you have had the same experience." Michelle didn't want to hurt his feeling, but she had to. She would by no means accept another man in her life. She was Luke's wife and she loved him. Bradley's behavior made her realize how much trouble she had brought to Luke. She now felt really sorry for him.

"First of all, I'd like to apologize for the mean words coming from the girls. Please believe me, I won't let anyone hurt you from now on," Bradley reassured her in a serious voice. But unfortunately, he just didn't understand that whatever he did, Michelle would never love him. And again, Michelle was irritated by his non-stop pestering.

"Bradley He, how many times do I have to repeat to you that I have no interest in you. This conservation is over. I am leaving and don't follow me!" Michelle left as fast as she could. She didn't know how to deal with this situation effectively. She must find another way.