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.”

in the mirror. If anyone were to

let go; his voice tinged with mocking

like you’re perfect! I was only gone for a few days, and you had sex with another woman. What

like wounded animals, attacking

words left her mouth, Josie instantly regretted it. She bit

still jealous?” Dexter pinched her chin upon hearing her words. “You just switched sides

they were determined to

you it was

leaving a visible

to get an answer from her

been four years! Gosh, why would I still be hung up on him? He’s not even the most sought-after

there!”

from Dexter. His anger faded slightly, “Well,

becoming more

“You smell like

that moment, Dexter realized his anger had momentarily gotten the best of him, leading him to lose control and light

asking, “Tell me, do you love me or

reluctantly tilted her head, feeling exasperated by his childish