Blind Date Turned Proposal

Annoyed by his tone, Josie averted her eyes.

“How long have you known him?” he probed.

“He was …” Josie felt an intense embarrassment under his scrutinizing gaze, leaving her unable to speak.

“Was what?” Dexter persisted, determined to hear her

“He was my first love.”

response.

The moment Josie uttered the words ‘first love, the tension radiating from Dexter instantly eased. However, anger and jealousy swiftly welled up inside him, noticeable in his accelerated breathing.

“So, he’s the senior… who came back for you?” Dexter elongated his words.

Josie was forced to meet his gaze, her eyes shimmering with tears. “No, I don’t know why he suddenly came back. Dexter, you can’t do this to me.”

the mirror. If anyone were to come out from the

tinged with mocking praise, “But

couldn’t resist retaliating, “Don’t make it sound like you’re perfect! I was only gone for

like wounded animals, attacking each other’s most

words left her mouth, Josie instantly regretted

Dexter pinched her chin upon hearing her words. “You just switched sides in front of the media, abandoning your

determined to assign blame to

it was an accident,” Josie’s voice

a visible love bite. With a

to get

drained by his relentless questioning and torment, “It’s been four years! Gosh, why would I still be hung up on him?

there!”

elicited laughter from Dexter. His anger faded slightly, “Well, but I

becoming more unrestrained

squirmed and pushed him away. “You smell like

had momentarily gotten the best of him, leading him to lose control and

hypnotic as he leaned in, asking, “Tell me, do

tilted her head, feeling exasperated by