Marrying the Man in the Dark

Damien furrowed his brow as he examined the two pills in Cherise’s hand. “What are these for?”

They’re anti-diarrheal pills, Cherise sighed. “Did you really think that water was infused with vitamins? Our mischievous son decided to swap Zac’s constipation medication with the vitamins and have some fun at our expense! That rascal, I swear, he’s always up to something.”

Damien chuckled and leaned down, opening his mouth to take the pills. In the process, his lips brushed against Cherise’s fingertips, surprising her. Her checks flushed as she quickly pulled her hand back and offered him a glass of water.

He said with a mischievous glint in his eyes, “So, Zac is experiencing constipation too, huh?”

Cherise pursed her lips and nodded. “Yes”

“Well, that just confirms that I have a healthier gut!” Damien declared with a laugh. He leaned closer to Cherise, a hint of satisfaction in his voice. Therefore, choosing me over him was the right decision.”

choose you?” she stammered, quickly averting

between them. From the moment you returned to Adania with me,” he said, his voice

intensity that made her heart skip a beat. “I long for us to return to what we once shared. I’ll call you Wifey, and you

wildly. The suddenness and intensity of Damien’s proposal left her speechless. She hadn’t expected him to open up like

the rush?” she stammered, her

into his embrace, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead. “Am I rushing? Then tell me, what pace would

utterly

was happening too fast; she couldn’t allow herself to fall into this… because she

embrace as if trying to merge with her. They stood locked in this intimate dance, a battle of wills and desires.

tense atmosphere with its insistent ring. Seeing an opportunity to break free from the intensity