He sat up, eyes fixed on me, and challenged me with the question.

I looked away in panic. I had no idea why I was so easily intimidated by him and his piercing gaze, even though I did no wrong.

“I did not forget our agreement. The problem is my family has been pressuring me to get married due to my age. My parents are getting old, so I do not want them to worry for me anymore.”

Every time my parents called, they would nag at me to get a boyfriend. I did not have anyone in mind at that moment, but I did not want to let them worry for me.

Michael silently stared at me for a while after I explained my situation. Then he said, “You can find yourself a boyfriend, but until you get one, we maintain our relationship!”

I was frustrated by his offer and wanted to reject that proposal. However, I knew my demand to end the relationship after receiving his money was unreasonable, so I had to swallow my protest.

“Okay. Agree. We’ll end our relationship when I get a boyfriend.”

It was not the perfect outcome I wanted, but I was relieved he gave me a way out of our relationship.

“Um.” He gave me an intense look, acknowledged our new deal, and turned to sleep with his back facing me.

I was relieved as that was a huge load off my mind. I fell asleep while thinking about how to get myself a decent man in the shortest time possible.

not have any desires for Michael as we would go our separate ways once I have a boyfriend. With that thought in mind, I got dressed and left

boyfriend my top priority and went on blind dates every day after

years, only to be repaid with

and decent man who would stay faithful in our marriage. Most importantly, he had to be a man whom

with marriage in mind, she had been busy keeping

I went to were disastrous. The men were either unbearable

least I could expect was someone pleasant to look at. I

out. Every night, I would fall flat in bed and fall asleep

wondered if he had already forgotten about me. Or maybe

be grateful if

reached home after work the day before. I lay on the bed, closed my eyes, and was

of luck. Even before I could fall asleep, Natalie was in my room, violently shaking me to wake

are going to be late for your blind date. You should

going on blind dates the past few

dates for so many days. I am tired and wish

hectic in big companies like Joyful Success. On top of that, I had not gotten enough rest in the past few

How could you play me out when I already promised him? You have to go today!” Natalie was stubborn and

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