“Alexis, I don’t need much.

I just want to take care of you during the next two months.

Let’s give being a real couple a shot during that time.

If it still doesn’t work out…”

He trailed off.

“Then I’ll let you go.

Alexis’ rosy lips paled.

She understood his meaning but had no time to dwell.

She agreed.

But Leonel wanted more.

Verbal promises weren’t enough.

pulling a freshly printed document from the

said, “I trust you, but still, let’s make it

Time’s ticking.

wait for

stared at

were kids, his tough exterior always softened as he coaxed her, yet

She found it ironic.

learnt from the Fowlers was now

hesitation, Alexis signed the document, fingers

she did, Leonel reached

flinched but he held on,

tensed her

Ignoring him, she signed.

“Finally we’re back together,

asked, “Can we go

her onto the desk, his hand between her waist and

serious, he whispered, “Am I really

“Yes,” she said firmly.

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