>>Portia (Parisa)My heart dropped when I shook his hand. It was only then when my hand was in his, I noticed something of critical importance.I didn’t notice it before but he had a ring on his ring finger, “You-” My heart began to tremble, “You’re married?” I looked up at him in horror and he got a little confused.“What’s with that expression?” He chuckled, “It’s not weird to be married at my age. I’m not that young,” It shattered my heart and I slipped my hand away from his in distress.“I see…” I held my hand in the other one and looked away.“So,” Derek wasn’t bothered or anything, “I never asked for your name.” Of course, he wouldn’t be bothered, he’s a human.“Oh!” I looked in his direction but didn’t meet his eyes, “Ah, it’s Po-” I stopped for a moment remembering my name. It was a name I hated, “Parisa.” I changed it on a whim. I was never able to like my name or its meaning because I knew full well it was given to me just to insult me.“Oh!” Derek smiled, “We’ve got ourselv
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