Chapter 78.

“You talked about marriage” she says, taking me off guard

“When?”

“You were asleep, you called me and said you wanted to marry me”

“I was probably sleep talking you know” I tell her

And that’s because I can’t recall ever asking her to marry me. At least not so soon.

“You know what we can do instead, baby?” I ask her

“What?” She says eagerly, and doesn’t show concern about my sudden shunning of the topic.

"Let's play this," I said, a playful smile on my lips as I go ahead to bring out a box from underneath the bed.

She couldn't help but grin, humoring me “A board game? That's a far cry from the life I'm used to.”

"Exactly! It's just you and me, Princess. No business, no expectations."

And so, we embarked on a game of chance and strategy. The board came to life with vibrant colors, and the dice rolled with anticipation.

Anastasia's enthusiasm is a welcome change from my often rigid world. As we progress, her playful banter fills the room, and I couldn't resist teasing her whenever I ge