Chapter 131

She took out the platinum box that had Trust Bank’s logo on it and handed it over to Steven. He unwrapped a shiny, black and golden card and tossed it to her.

What was happening?

“What's going on?”

“Look at it, will you?”

She picked up the card and observed it. Her name was written on the card.

“Marie, I've wanted to give you that for ages. The last time I tried to give you a card, you argued with me. You have no idea how glad I am to find out you're beginning to feel comfortable enough to ask me for this.”

“You had a card made for me?” She asked in an incredulous tone.

“Yes.”

“Why? What do you mean why?”

“Why do you have a card made for me?”

“ Because I wanted you to have one.”

“Doesn't that feel somewhat permanent to you?” She asked, unable to look him in the face. The truth was deep down she wanted him to bring up the contract they had signed and to tell her that he was working on another that meant they would be married forever, without conditions.

“And you don't want it to be per