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Author: RJ Cross
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SUNSHINE:

Please don't turn me down, I pleaded inside my head as I waited for Knoxx's answer.

If he did, he would seriously hurt my ego.

“Knoxx?”

I stopped and put myself in front of him.

Then, a smile made its way on his lips which took my breath away while putting some strands of hair beside my ear.

My heart quickened as he stared at me.

“Why would you ask me when I can ask you myself?” he whispered.

Using his palm, he brushed his fingers in my face and leaned in, our forehead touching each other.

I could smell his breath fanning against mine with our hearts beating in synchronization. Helena poured in happiness at the mere touch.

“Sunshine…I'm really sorry for fooling you and the rest. I strongly believe that disappearing is the best thing that I can do. I'm so sorry.”

That feeling of being sorry again.

I lifted my gaze and forced a smile. “You said you will be the one to ask me for a date? Why don't you start asking me?” I inquired.

He was still grieving, I know. And if he
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