Can’t Win Me Back

"Julien." A familiar voice gently called out his name, prompting Julien to turn around.

His eyes were red.

Just a few steps away, Jonah stood in a smart, black formal outfit that matched Julien's.

He had an outstanding air about him.

Jonah had been wearing that outfit all along, concealed under his coat to keep it a surprise from Julien.

In that moment, even Julien, often dense to subtleties, grasped what was happening.

Overjoyed, he let out a shriek.

Simultaneously, a bright streak shot up into the sky, blossoming into the words— Marry me! "Among a thousand roses, you are the only one in my heart." Jonah walked forward confidently, then knelt down, presenting a bouquet of the only bright red roses in the entire manor.

"T love you, Julien.

Will you marry me?" The passion within him made his voice husky and extremely sexy.

Fireworks burst in the blue sky, adding the final touch to this romantic proposal.

Julien's eyes welled up.

before the love of his

his face as he responded, "Yes."

He couldn't stop crying.

but to Jonah, it

Julien into an

has." Julien asked in a shaky voice, "Why are they all

Jonah pulled out the silk handkerchief from his chest

Julien burst out laughing.

most importantly, white roses remind me of you in your white lab coat." Jonah kissed Julien's reddened earlobe and whispered flirtatiously, "But you're more

know that best." Jonah might look noble and respected when

flirted, he was

both their phones started vibrating incessantly with WhatsApp

picking up?"

his phone off,

"Nope.

a presidential suite

at the fortress tonight." Julien blushed, realizing he wanted the

a sumptuous lunch, Jonah walked out of the manor with his arm

to drive Julien around for a tour