Mariana's PovAlejandro's words hit me like a thunderbolt. "I love you, Mariana." My mind reels, thoughts scattering.Time freezes. His face blurs, features melting into a haze. I feel my heart stutter, air catching in my throat.I'm paralyzed, unable to process. Two simple words, yet they shatter everything."What?" I stammer, my voice barely audible.His eyes stare into mine, the orbs burning with intensity. "What did you just say to me?" I press, my words tumbling out in a rush, in disbelief."I love you, Maria," he repeats, his voice firm, his jaw hardening.His words hang in the air, daring me to refute them. My heart races. I search his face, seeking signs of jest. But all I find is sincerity.My shock suddenly disappears, giving way to anger, my eyes blazing. "How dare you," I hiss as memories of his games and secrets flood my mind.He’s playing with me. He’s at it again, attempting to manipulate me into believing that a man like him is capable of love.“How dare you walk in
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