ng day at work, my mind began to wander back

terrified face, her eyes wide with fear

ing tires, as I realized how clos

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, while walking on the hig

old as brass" like wonder woman who ran

vex

as loud and insistent,m

e, and the sudden noise

the door, as I approached,I could hear the sound of footsteps outside, and

, it was Oliver my

orried when I heard the knock on t

couch, a warm smile spreading across his face,I could see th

our promise yester

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our plan y

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with a bit of amusement,bend dow

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nvited me to lunch at this new restaurant she's been

er, especially since she was

just about the romantic gestures, either... it's the little things, the everyday kindnesses that she shows me, that really make my heart skip a beat. Like the

t". You're just b

me,Stared at Oliver and clench my ha

, I wonder why Oliver wouldn't behave like me," obvio

hand and brok

pecial abo

ng person". And i feel like I

hey always break the rules, the are opportunists, the alw

he one that cherish, come on, don't compare them with your ex, I kn

interested

hy

t time for me, and it's taking a while to process everything that hap

flooded with memories, both good and bad. It's hard

never I'm around women, I feel uneasy and tend to behave awkwardly. I've even caught myself thinking that women are somehow less valuable or that I'm not good en

e like t

potential match for me,but be honest, I'm not on board

d..

what?"

of romantic feelings. The truth is, my father's company is in a bit of a b

rtners, and he thinks that marrying me off to her will help secur

ked, stunned,and more than a little dismayed. 'You are

his voice i

emotions: guilt,shame,and

d emotions. Oliver's face was a map of concern, his eyes searching mine for answers. I f

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