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Chapter 53: Real

Author: Calliope Hidalgo
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
He puts the tickets in my palm and covered it with his hand, trapping it in the middle of our palms as he stared at me with his nervous eyes.

"I just thought that we didn't do a honeymoon and your birthday is approaching, this would be my gift." He uttered.

Right now, I am confused. My mouth was left open as I gape at him, bewildered with his actions. I licked my lips.

"What? Why? I don't need this, and honeymoons aren't required, we are both busy."

This man's action is shocking. One minute he will act all annoyed and then later, he will act like someone so gentle and kind. And he still remembers my birthday, huh? I didn't even realize that my day is approaching.

"Just go with me, all things are covered. I am really sorry, I swear I will try to be more understanding. Just...this one. Have a vacation with me."

"Why would I even go? You can ask someone to be with you–"

"Someone who isn't you? No thanks." He shook his head and removed his hand from mine, bringing the tickets with him as h
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