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.”

deepened in color. “When did I choose you?” she stammered, quickly averting her gaze and stepping

returned to Adania with me,” he said, his voice low and husky. “In that

skip a beat. “I long for us to return

pounding wildly. The suddenness and intensity of Damien’s proposal left

she stammered, her lips tightly pursed.

gentle kiss on her forehead. “Am I rushing?

felt utterly lost.

with a blush she couldn’t control. Everything was happening too fast; she couldn’t allow herself to

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

interrupted the tense atmosphere with its insistent ring. Seeing an opportunity to break free from the intensity of the moment, Cherise reached for the phone, her fingers trembling