Dropping Isabella at the entrance of their house, Alex drove to Emily's house, calling her number, but it was not reachable."What could be wrong?" He wondered.Indecisive about where she could be at the moment between her school and her house, he decided to drive to her school.In the school parking lot, students bustled about, some chatting with friends while others hurriedly made their way to class. A group of students congregated near a car, laughing and sharing stories, while others lingered around.As he drove through the parking lot, his heart raced with anticipation. Despite the bustling scene, his focus was singular: finding Emily. He knew the risks of drawing attention to himself and her, but that was what he needed to see her if she was in the school.As he walked amidst the crowd, a lady's gaze locked onto him, her eyes widening in recognition or suspicion—it was impossible to tell. Time seemed to slow as their eyes met, and he braced himself for what would come next.

"Maybe this is the right time to let you know how truly I feel about you." Alex's eyes were now tinged with sincerity.Emily's heart skipped a bit, hoping he wouldn't say what was on her mind if it truly were what he was about to tell her.He recalled the night they slept in the same room at the hotel after they had fought."Do you remember I was about to tell you something before the waiter interrupted with his knock?" "Yes?" She arched her brows in confusion."Well, I was about to tell you something before the knock." He revealed."Didn't you later tell me? You clearly told me you wanted us to get to know and stick with each other regardless of our flaws, which I agreed to." She reminded him."Yes..." He gripped their hand contact, which surprised her as she examined it intently again.His gaze went downward towards the floor as he struggled with his words."But that wasn't what I wanted to tell you." Emily's heart thumped on hearing that."The thing is... I've never done this bef

A rush of emotions flooded Emily's mind as she stepped into her room. The door clicked shut behind her, and with a dull thud, she dropped her bag to the floor, the sound echoing in the quiet room.Collapsing against the door, she closed her eyes, her heart racing as she replayed every moment with Alex. Each memory was vivid and alive in her mind. Her heart fluttered as she recalled the comforting hug he had enveloped her in—a mix of comfort and desire that sent shivers down her spine. She could almost feel the strength of his arms around her, the way he hesitated before pulling her closer—a moment that lingered in her thoughts like a sweet melody, filling her with a sense of warmth and security she hadn't felt in a long time.A smile tugged at the corners of her lips as she recalled his words and the way he looked at her with a mix of tenderness and longing. The memory of his voice, confident and sure, replayed in her mind, each word etched in her memory.Lost in her thoughts, she

As Alex stepped out of the sleek black limousine—a car he did use for such an event—onto the red carpet, a wave of reluctance washed over him. The cameras' flashes exploded like fireworks, illuminating the night with bursts of light that danced across the pavement. The air mingled with the scent of freshly cut roses adorning the velvet ropes that bordered the carpet.Dressed impeccably in a tailored suit that hugged his frame in all the right places, he exuded confidence and charm. His tuxedo shoes gleamed under the bright lights with each stride.As he made his way down the carpet, heads turned, and whispers followed in his wake. He felt a sense of pride swell within him, knowing that all eyes were on him. The cacophony of voices mingled with the pulsating beat of the music from the venue.Stopping for a brief interview, he smiled warmly as the interviewer complimented his elegant appearance. He graciously accepted the praise, a twinkle of satisfaction dancing in his eyes, even th

As they stepped out of Emily's house, Alex couldn't stop smiling, his heart racing with exhilaration and joy. He held Emily close, feeling her warmth and the weight of the moment as they walked hand in hand. With every step, the memory of the proposal replayed in his mind like a cherished film, filling him with a mix of excitement and contentment. “Emily?”Alex and Emily turned to see who it was, and Alex was especially surprised to see Amara sitting in the darkness that she had sat in the previous time she had a discussion with Emily.“I heard a noise in your room some moments ago. What happened?” Her question furiated Alex because she was just Emily's neighbour, not a relative. She was not meant to be asking such a question.But Emily didn't, and instead she told her the reason for the scream.She beamed with smiles. “I finally accepted his proposal, which made him scream, disturbing your peace and others.”He looked at her in disbelief, chuckling.Seeing that Amara was silent, h