Blind Date Turned Proposal

Leave as Soon as Possible

Josie stood by the entrance, pouring a cup of water for the police officers.

The police officers didn’t hold anything against her after she explained what happened. “Your husband looked furious. He must bully you often, they commented.

However, she kept it to herself and explained, “It’s my fault. I came out without telling him.”

“Is he that strict with you?”

“That’s how he’s always been.”

“Seeing how you and your husband act around each other, I’m sure your relationship won’t last. Listen to my advice and get away from him as soon as possible.

Josie chuckled softly, “Thanks, buddy.”

Despite her wishes, Dexter wouldn’t let her go.

The police officers had already left when Dexter exited the station. Andy went outside to make a call. Dexter leaned against the wall, a cigarette dangling from his mouth. He lit it up but didn’t take a puff. “They look quite young. I’m sure they’re just at the beginning of their careers. Shall I turn their world. upside down?”

The smoke he breathed out wafted between them.

I guess I’ll have no choice but to make them

me better than anyone.”

Don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

knuckles turned white from the pressure of her grip. Dexter was a master

eyes were like two chips of blue ice, cold and unyielding.

eyebrow shot up in

me about

into a

station, the police officers who had arrested them were still there, shining a flashlight. into the car. Dexter’s eyes narrowed to slits as he growled, “What do you want? Are you thinking of hitting me again?”

didn’t recognize you before. But I wouldn’t have mistaken. you for a

searches

glanced over. In that brief moment, her eyes widened in shock

her look small in his arms. She had turned to look back in

and tears welled up in them, threatening

blank slate,

of activity, with people buzzing about the latest news.