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A Romantic Proposal

Author: Sarah Gabs
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-08 03:54:46

“Fine” Zander replied in defeat.

At least, she didn't throw him a punch in response.

He opened the door to the front passenger seat for her but she ignored him and entered the back seat of the car instead.

Swallowing the stabbing pain of rejection, he got into the driver's side and drove her home in silence.

She only spoke once, giving him clear directions to her house.

As he pulled up in front of the building, he turned to say something but she was already heading out of the car as if she couldn't stand one more minute in his presence.

He watched her sadly as she disappeared through the doors and it took another thirty minutes before he could bring himself to get the car started and headed back to his house.

A message appeared on his phone screen from Bella

“Are we still on for dinner? You postponed the last time”

He scoffed. It had almost skipped his mind. He reached for his phone and dialed Jeffrey's number.

“Sir? I have been trying to reach you all night. You suddenly disappeared
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