"The beach? You're taking me to the beach, Troy?"Sarah gasped in delight as she saw the beautiful view before her. She had been wondering where they were going since they were heading north in the car."Want to get out?" Troy asked, stopping the car on the grass facing the beach.Sarah nodded, still amazed by the stunning nighttime view. The colorful lights in the distance looked beautiful."Wait here!" Troy grabbed his jacket and got out, jogging around the car to open the door for Sarah.Sarah looked at Troy with a smile as he suddenly acted sweet by opening the door for her.Sarah stepped out and walked to the front, leaning against the car. Troy followed her and draped his jacket over her shoulders from behind.Sarah was startled and turned around."The wind is pretty strong. I don't want you catching a cold," Troy said."Thank you," Sarah replied, pulling the jacket tighter around her."It's unusual for you to bring me here."Troy leaned against the car next to Sarah.
"I love you, Sarah," Troy confessed in a half whisper. He took one of Sarah's fingers and kissed it briefly.Sarah smiled, her eyes brimming with emotion as she looked at the handsome man in front of her.Troy looked up again, smiling at Sarah's beautiful smile. There were tears at the corners of her eyes, which he quickly wiped away with his fingers."So... Do you accept me?" Troy asked, looking at Sarah intently and full of hope.Sarah nodded shyly, then lowered her face.Troy was very happy to see Sarah's response. He lifted her chin with two fingers."Look at me, darling."Sarah felt like screaming with excitement when Troy called her "darling." Her heart was pounding wildly. She lifted her face, and they looked at each other, both breathing heavily.Slowly, Troy cupped Sarah's cheeks. The beautiful woman was startled but seemed hypnotized by Troy's gaze.Troy began to move closer to Sarah. Closer and closer, until his warm, rapid breath brushed her face. She wanted to pul
"Since when?" Sarah looked at Troy full of questions."Do you remember, our dads used to be close friends? When I was a teenager, I often heard them talking about how they would arrange for us to be wed someday. Secretly, I found out who you were and... honestly, I immediately fell in love with you."Sarah was stunned by Troy's confession."But at that time, we were both teenagers. I didn't have the courage to confess my love to you. I kept that love buried until my family and I moved to America. One by one, our parents left us forever. My busy schedule managing the company there kept me from seeing you here, and I had to hear the news that you had married that jerk Derrick. I was heartbroken for a while. Then I came back when I heard you had divorced Derrick. But then, I had to let you go again to Albert. Now, I won't let anyone take you from me."Sarah felt a deep emotion, unable to hold back the tears that had been wanting to fall."Troy, I'm sorry!" Sarah said between her sobs
"Good morning, Alex. I'll come to your office after lunch. I have an important meeting this morning." Sarah pulled out a chair to have breakfast."What kind of meeting? A date?" he muttered without looking."Please be careful what you say in front of the kids!" Sarah looked at Gillian, who seemed to be busy cutting her bread.Alex only gave a cynical smile. He was still annoyed by Troy and Sarah's closeness."I have a meeting with the marketing department. From the start, it's been Troy who has been helping me with this." Sarah knew where Alex was heading. He clearly didn't like it when she went out with Troy.Alex didn't respond. He remained cold, sometimes arrogant, and often unpredictable."Uncle Troy!" Suddenly, Gillian shouted and got up from her chair.The little girl went over to Troy, who had just arrived. He slightly bent down and spread his arms. Gillian rushed into his embrace.Sarah and Alex immediately turned to see Gillian enthusiastically hugging Troy."Hi, swee
"Let's get out," Gillian was eager to show Troy, whom she called her new dad, to her friends who had just arrived.Troy got out and opened the door for the little girl.Gillian immediately grabbed Troy's and Sarah's hands, one with each hand.With a beaming smile, Gillian walked toward the school gate."Hi, Gillian!" one of Gillian's friends greeted her."Why didn't you come with your driver today?" asked one of the parents."Hi, I'm being dropped off by my Mommy and Daddy today!"Immediately, all eyes turned to Troy, especially the mothers. Some even squealed."Hey, that's the celebrity Troy Peterson!""Oh my God, it turns out Gillian's new dad is that celebrity Troy Peterson?"Sarah immediately slapped her forehead. She hadn't anticipated the commotion that would occur at Gillian's school that morning. She even forgot that the man she was close to was a celebrity adored by many women."Gillian, you should go in now!" Sarah urged, seeing that Gillian didn't want to let go o
"Darling, I'm sorry I can't take you to Albert's office. My secretary suddenly contacted me saying there's a problem at my office."Troy and Sarah had just finished a meeting and lunch with the marketing staff. During this meeting, Troy gave a lot of guidance and motivation. Lunch was provided for the both of them."It's okay. I'll just take the office car," Sarah replied.Troy gently brushed the top of Sarah's head."Be careful, okay?""Okay." Sarah blushed."With each passing day, I look forward to marrying you more," Troy looked at Sarah affectionately. At that moment, they were alone in the CEO's office.Sarah looked down shyly. She was flustered because Troy kept staring at her intently."Let's have our engagement party next week.""W-what? Next week? Isn't that a bit sudden?" Sarah looked at Troy, full of questions."Actually, I wanted it to be tomorrow. But the event organizer couldn't do it," Troy calmly replied."Troy!" Sarah laughed while raising her eyebrows.The
"Let's have lunch first," Alex said firmly without looking at Sarah."I've already eaten at the office," Sarah replied."Well, I haven't. Accompany me first," Alex insisted, leaving no room for argument.Sarah could only take a deep breath. The time she had to teach Alex about the company today was getting shorter because she had to join him for lunch at a restaurant. In truth, she wished Alex would start managing Albert's company on his own, but he still insisted on having her by his side."What will you order?" Alex handed the menu to Sarah."I've already eaten. So just a cappuccino for me," Sarah responded without touching the menu."Oh, okay." Alex took back the menu.They didn't talk much. Alex was busy with his phone. Soon, their orders arrived.They ate in silence. Alex didn't look up at all."You seem very close with that celebrity." Suddenly, Alex spoke while taking a bite of his food."Troy, you mean? Yes, that's right. We're getting engaged soon."Suddenly, the fo
"What are you doing? Let go of me," Sarah glared and spoke in a sharp tone."Oh, sorry," Alex quickly released his grip, but the car key was still in his hand."So, who's driving?" Sarah asked, annoyed."I'll drive.""Are you sure? You said you had a headache," Sarah retorted sarcastically."I'm not even sure if you can drive. My headache might get worse. Let's go!""Ugh! What a chauvinist." Sarah muttered as she started walking behind Alex towards the car."Just so you know, I'm used to driving myself, even out of town. So don't underestimate me," Sarah continued to vent her frustration as she buckled her seatbelt."Huh, probably just out of town 5 to 10 kilometers away, right?"Sarah fell silent and looked out the window, feeling a bit embarrassed because what Alex had said was true. Albert and Troy never let her drive far. She had only driven out of town once because it was an emergency.Since it wasn't too late, the roads weren't too congested, and they arrived home in fi