Chapter 17a

Sarina

“Jason!” I was surprised. Then, my thoughts turned to Maximus and my phone, prompting me to abruptly end the call without checking if he had already answered. "Just a moment," I said, returning my cell phone to my room. I took a deep breath before I went back to the living room.

"For you, Love." He said this while holding out a dozen red roses and some chocolate, which I accepted. I looked around and saw that my family was there, and my eyes widened.

"Ah, we're going outside first, dear."

"Okay, mom." One by one, they left, leaving Jason and me alone. "Sit down,"

“Thank you.” He was smiling, making him look more appealing. His dimple is his most valuable asset, and it captivates me. He is aware of this and makes sure to use it whenever we disagree or he is attempting to woo me.

"You don't need to bring things like this," I said as I placed his gifts on the table.

"You know it's my happiness to give you something like that since you don't want anything expensive." It's true. In a