CHAPTER THIRTY - THREE
Author: Michelle Raphael
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"He's such a good man, I must say," Vivian's mom added.

"Yes, mommy, he is".

"He asked me to be his girlfriend, and I accepted. We started dating for a few months before he engaged me. She slowly brought the ring out of the pocket where she put it. ''.

Her parents struggled to make sense of the sight before them, their faces engulfed in shock.

"Wow, I can't believe this. I am so happy for my daughter" , they said in the chorus, like it was scripted out.

Her mom couldn't help the tears of joy that ran through her eyes.

"So when are we meeting this gentleman and his family? Her dad inquired.

"Dad, he's out of the country as we speak, but he will be back in the next week." He is a professional football player, and he plays at a club in Germany".

Her parents were so dazed.

Everyone retired back to their rooms; it was already late. The ladies had to travel back the next day.

Vivian and Keren packed their luggage. When they finished packing, Keren went to take a shower.

They didn't want to
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