The Female Leads Truly Loves You - Chapter 88

Perhaps he’ll be the most unforgettable man in your life
Screams were incessant, as if the roller coaster, climbing to the skies, was about to plummet from its highest point.

The roller coaster seems to be an inescapable attraction in any amusement park; even if you don’t ride it, you can’t help but give it a few extra glances.

Ascending, then dropping.

This is the kind of activity that can cause the most vivid fluctuations in human emotions, complete with a breath-stealing sensation of suffocation, making it particularly unfriendly for those with a fear of heights.

“Isabella, don’t tell me your so-called ultimate human challenge is riding a roller coaster.” When the three of them stood in front of the roller coaster, Isabella’s intentions became quite clear.

Isabella smiled, adjusting her sun hat, then looked up. “Why wouldn’t it count? Confronting the fear of danger is part of the challenge, and for our first team-building, what could be more memorable than this… You’re not scared of roller coasters, are you?”

Sam was certainly not afraid; he didn’t have a fear of heights, and he had ridden roller coasters before. This was too simple for him, especially since the ride didn’t seem very long or exceptionally high.

He might not have been afraid, but the same couldn’t be said for the other woman.

“How could I be scared? I just think it’s a bit childish, always playing these kinds of things at amusement parks is boring… Why not try the haunted house? I’ve heard this amusement park’s haunted house has good reviews…”

Sophie’s apprehension was written all over her face, her fists clenched tight, and Sam even noticed how slowly she moved while queuing.

Isabella, smiling, leaned in closer to Sophie. “Sophie’s nervousness is written all over her face, looks like she’s really tense.”

“I am not nervous!”

“It’s okay, admitting your fears is also a form of bravery. If you admit it, then Sam and I will go for a ride… Ah~ I’ve never ridden a roller coaster with such a handsome guy before, wonder what it would feel like?”

Sophie took a deep breath and lifted her head proudly. “Who said I was scared? It’s just the crowd that’s making me a bit uncomfortable, let’s go, and don’t underestimate me.”

Sam sighed inwardly. What was the consequence of pretending to be brave? It was obvious, just self-torture.

After a 10-minute queue, the roller coaster came to a stop in front of them, and it was time to choose seats.

Isabella took a seat towards the front, while Sophie hesitated for a moment, took a deep breath as if to reassure herself, and then climbed onto the ride, sitting behind Isabella.

Despite her evident fear, she had still chosen to take the ride, a decision that Sam couldn’t help but admire.

At this point, Isabella turned towards Sam with a smile, though the meaning behind it was unclear. Without overthinking, Sam chose to sit next to Sophie.

Sophie turned her head, seemingly surprised to see Sam next to her.

Isabella, smiling, turned her head around, “Sam is really a gentle person, worrying about you at a time like this.”

Sophie’s cheeks reddened slightly, though it was barely noticeable, and she turned her head away with a cold huff. “I don’t need anyone’s concern. Maybe he’s the one who’s scared…”

Sam was on the verge of laughing but refrained from further explanation, instead suggesting, “Instead of bickering, better check your safety lock. I heard this amusement park had accidents before…”

Isabella turned her head back with only a brief glance at her safety lock. However, Sophie, visibly nervous, bowed her head to meticulously inspect her safety lock. It was clear who was the most frightened.

After a final check of everyone’s safety locks by the staff, they left the roller coaster.

The roller coaster made an old, creaking sound as it started, and Sophie’s heart was in her throat. She knew the real thrill hadn’t even begun, but she was already extremely nervous.

She had acrophobia. Severe acrophobia.

It was one of her weaknesses that she was unwilling to admit, a flaw she had tried to conquer time and again but to no avail.

She vividly remembered how that woman had tried to jump from the twenty-fifth floor with her in a moment of utter despair. She knew that if she had openly admitted her fear, she would not have boarded the roller coaster and would not be experiencing this tension.

But what she was even more unwilling to do was to reveal her weakness in front of others. She understood deeply that showing one’s vulnerabilities only leads to exploitation, manipulation, and a never-ending cycle of darkness.

Yet, as the roller coaster slowly began to ascend towards a peak, her heart was filled with regret.

Why did she get on? This slow ascent felt like a drawn-out torture!

Her heart felt like it was constantly rising, unable to sink back down, her nerves so tense she felt like she couldn’t even open her mouth to take deep breaths, a suffocating sensation covering her nose and mouth.

She tried her best not to look nervous, as the instinctive fear and shadows within her heart fiercely battled against her stubbornness and rationality.

Higher and higher they went, until the blue sky and white clouds were in sight. Yet, her eyes grew wider and wider, as if even closing them to escape became a difficult task.

Sophie wanted to leave the roller coaster, but it was impossible now; all she could do was clench her fists tightly and force herself to look forward.

It was at this moment she realized she was utterly unable to regulate her emotions under such circumstances. Everything seemed out of control.

And then, the worst part arrived—the peak. The roller coaster came to a halt, and she knew the next moment would be the direct plunge downwards, the mere thought making her legs go weak.

But she couldn’t scream; it seemed like no one could save her from her fear. No one…

“Open your mouth, get ready to scream.”

“Eh?!” Caught off guard by the voice, Sophie instinctively turned her head and saw Sam looking at her.

He wasn’t laughing, nor did he have his usual frivolous and lazy expression. Instead, his eyes were warm, showing a kind of firmness that could give someone strength.

Sophie was surprised to see such an expression on him, but she also realized he had seen her real nervousness.

Of course… she was in such a state, how could no one notice?

But why open her mouth? To scream? Was this too…

As the roller coaster at the peak made a rumbling noise, Sophie’s face instantly turned pale.

She realized it was about to plunge, to dive, the most thrilling part was about to happen!

She nearly held her breath, like a civilian facing a disaster completely unprepared.

When the intense noise erupted, the entire world seemed to shake violently. She could barely see anything in front of her, her chest vibrating, but at that moment, she couldn’t open her mouth, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

Feeling the intense dive, the crazy sensation of weightlessness, it felt like she could be thrown out of the roller coaster and fall to the ground at any moment.

This intense feeling of nervousness, this extreme discomfort, almost made her cry.

She began to regret not opening her mouth sooner, to heed Sam’s advice and scream.

The wind rushing in, the strong airflow hitting her face made it impossible for her to open her mouth, to scream.

What to do!!

I’m going to die, I’m really going to die!!

At this seemingly solitary moment, she distinctly felt a palm covering her hand.

Whose hand?

At this time… it could only be Sam’s hand reaching out to her.

What was he doing?

Taking advantage of her at a time like this?

It was during this bizarre thought that a sharp pain came.

He was actually pinching the back of her hand with his fingernails!!

“Ah!!!!”

This instant pain made Sophie instinctively open her mouth and scream out loud.

Simultaneously, countless screams erupted around her, almost deafening!

Her fear and tension hadn’t eased much, but being drowned out in the sea of screams, she somehow didn’t feel as bad as before.

Sam’s hand quickly withdrew, and before Sophie fully realized it, it was as if she could still feel the strength from his palm.

Until it ended.

She even bravely opened her eyes before the end.

She saw an unimaginable sky, as if this was the closest she had ever been to the azure heavens.

She felt like a bird with wings, the unimaginable tension accompanied by unimaginable freedom.

It was a magical experience.

When the roller coaster slowly came to a stop, her eyes were somewhat blurry. Leaning back in her seat, she felt as if reborn.

Until Sam’s voice reached her.

“Aren’t you coming down, or do you plan to go for another round?”

Sophie looked dazedly to the side, just in time to see Sam extending his hand, seemingly to help her.

If it were the previous her, no, the her before riding the roller coaster, she would have harshly mocked him and refused.

But now, with a slight blush on her cheeks, after unlocking the safety belt, she extended her hand.

Because her legs were really weak, she feared she might fall upon standing up.

Her soft hand was held in Sam’s, and the color on Sophie’s cheeks deepened.

Perhaps for the first time, having such contact with a boy, she couldn’t describe her feelings at the moment, but felt moisture. Probably just sweat in her palm…

But his hand was really broad, comfortable, and delicate.

Why didn’t she feel the disgust or even the revulsion she had imagined? She didn’t know, just somewhat dazedly being led by Sam.

Isabella easily got off the roller coaster, indeed it was easy for her.

And Sam, after glancing at the two, calmly said, “I’m going to buy some water, wait here for a moment.”

Without waiting for any response, Sam turned and left them.

Sophie took a deep breath, the blush on her face slowly fading.

It was unclear whether the tension from the roller coaster was greater, or the impression of Sam’s palm was more profound…

“Sam is really a very attentive, gentle person who doesn’t show it much.”

Isabella’s voice reached her, prompting Sophie to glance at her curiously before turning her head.

“Just so so,” Sophie said.

Isabella chuckled. “You didn’t hear it, but Sam’s scream was louder than everyone else’s combined.”

Hearing this, Sophie couldn’t help but snicker: “Just a real coward…”

“Do you really think Sam is a coward?”

Sophie turned her head, unprepared for the depth in Isabella’s eyes at that moment, making her instantly realize something.

Sam, afraid? Cowardly?

Who was it that reminded her to open her mouth and scream at the beginning?

And how could he have been mindful enough during the ride to notice her nervousness and intelligently pinch the back of her hand to make her scream?

So, he wasn’t scared, not cowardly.

His loud screaming was to… cover Sophie’s screams.

He knew Sophie’s pride wouldn’t allow her to be seen in such a disheveled state, that she would only scream out loud if her voice couldn’t be heard by others…

Suddenly, Sophie’s fingers clenched tightly.

The next moment, Isabella’s voice seemed to come from beyond the horizon, ethereal, distant yet somehow close.

“I actually know you two aren’t a couple, but… there’s no need to avoid contact with Sam so much. He’s a good friend, a reliable guy, perhaps he’ll be the most unforgettable man in your life.”

A new round of people on the roller coaster began to scream.

Sophie’s ears were filled with the noisy howl of the wind, as if trying to tell her something.

What was that sound?

[I know this world is meant to be as fleeting as dew, yet, yet.]

Sophie wanted to cover her ears with her hands; she wanted to escape…