Emotions surging, blood boiling.
Closing his eyes, taking a deep breath, Veach could see the faces of Annie, Felix, and those at the Old Oak Tavern flashing by like a carousel.
Yet, as the passion burned to its peak, Veach ultimately regained control, pulling his steps back to the ground, barely finding his balance again.
"Dreams are always perfect; reality is always cruel…"
Veach's words weren't finished before Li Wei interrupted with laughter.
Veach glanced at Li Wei, who quickly stifled his laugh, gesturing for Veach to continue.
Veach looked slightly helpless, "I know, being the one to burst the bubble of fantasy always makes you the villain, but someone has to do it."
"Once upon a time, the Los Angeles Lakers' Shaq-Kobe duo was perfect, Big Manning once saved Indianapolis's dire economy."
"Once upon a time, Kurt Warner led the St. Louis Rams to create the greatest Cinderella story in history, and David Beckham and Manchester United seemed like the perfect pair."
