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CHAPTER 66 – SPONTANEITY
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2024-06-21 16:07:29POV: PATRICK
I was mesmerized by Elisabeth, naked, and captivated by the TV rising from the floor. She was the most beautiful sight, so I pulled her onto the bed, dominating her from above. My heart pounded with a strange certainty, and an absurd idea came to mind.
“Just marry me!” There was so much conviction in every word that I was surprised by the proposal myself.
It made sense. We had only recently become involved, but I had always respected the professional boundary. That never lessened my interest and curiosity about this woman, who always intrigued me. Everything changed after that discovery. Since then, living behind masks no longer seemed fair!
Elisabeth had the ideal profile I had been seeking. She was trustworthy, dedicated, loved what she did, and still nurtured a passion in her heart: to be a writer.
There was no one better than her for this. I wanted her in my place,
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