Being neighbors had its downsides, especially when Miles decided to drop by unannounced. Felicity's parents were all too eager to welcome him, leaving her with no chance to say no. If she even thought about hiding away, Felicity was sure her mom would not hesitate to use her spare key to barge into her room.

With a sigh, she swung her legs off the bed and reached for her slippers.

On the other end of the phone, Calvin found the whole situation amusing. "In this world, there's actually something that makes Felicity sigh!"

"Of course, there is. I'm not a superhero," Felicity replied, walking towards the door. "Calvin, I've got something to take care of. I'll talk to you later."

"Alright, give me a call when you're free. I'll be waiting!"

"Always so smooth," she muttered before hanging up and opening the door.

Expecting her mom, she was surprised to find Miles standing right there, still in his suit from earlier, looking every bit the impeccable gentleman he was known for.

He was so tall that he almost blocked out the hallway light, resembling a figure from a suspense movie.

I interrupt your chat with your

forced a laugh. "Not at all!

like we

be clueless, she

replied sternly, "Would you prefer to discuss this

Felicity said quickly, eager to avoid

a while since Felicity had been back to Eldorria City, and the place had changed a lot. Sitting in the back of the car, she admired the city's night lights, their neon colors flickering beautifully against the urban

the back, rather than the passenger seat, was simple - Felicity believed that seat wasn't meant for her, adhering to her principle of not occupying the

they pulled off the main road and stopped by the riverbank of Eldorria City. It was then Felicity tentatively broke the silence. "Langston, what

the car to face her. "Should I just

"Go ahead, I'm listening."

you broke up with your boyfriend, and I broke

marry me?" Felicity finished his sentence for

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