55

Ethan

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I should’ve expected that she would react that way. Proposing to her was a stupid idea. I didn’t even think it through. I just let my emotions control me.

I forced a fake smile and turned to the workers who helped plan the proposal. “Thank you for helping.” I expressed my gratitude.

After placing the ring back in my pocket, I walked out of the rooftop and to Olivia’s office. Her door was closed but I knew she was inside.

“Please open up, Olivia.” I pleaded as I knocked multiple times with a reply. The desperation and frustration in my voice was evident.

I heard muffled voices from inside the room, I could tell she was talking to someone inside. She was probably telling them about how crazy I was because I proposed out of the blues.

For someone who had just been publicly embarrassed, I should’ve left the office for the day. But I didn’t. I kept on knocking on Olivia’s door.

After a while, I heard her walking towards the door. But she still hesitated to open the door. “