NovelOnlineChapter 0369 “I told him about us,” I blurted before I could stop myself.
His smile fell immediately.
Shila— » Before he could utter another word, we were interrupted by the waiter who brought the wine we ordered and then took our food orders. Once he was gone, Enzo stared back at me with the same alarmed expression he had given me before.
“I’m sorry,” I said, biting my bottom lip nervously. “I wanted him to know that he wasn’t alone. Plus, he told me a secret, so I figured I owe him a secret.” “What if he tells people?”
“He’s not going to,” 1 said quickly. “I promise. We can trust him.” Enzo looked at me for a moment longer before a smile formed on his lips; his body relaxed, and he nodded.
“If you trust him, then I trust him.” I smiled in response, also relaxing.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Are we still going to see my family this weekend?” I asked; as nervous as I was, [ was excited to tell them the news. I worried about their reaction though and I hoped it would be positive. But they deserved to know. I also was excited to meet up with Bri and catch up on everything.
I definitely needed a girl's night with my oldest best friend.
“Yes,” Enzo answered. “We will tell
them everything, just as I promised.” I took a sip of the wine just as the waiter brought over our food. Without saying much more, we began to eat. I ordered a cob salad with grilled chicken and Enzo ordered a steak cooked rarely. He cut into the blood- soaked steak and his knife went in with ease.
“Are you all set for the Bakesale tomorrow? Do you need anything?” Enzo asked as he took a bite.
“Yes. Dee and I finished baking everything earlier today. We are going to go there tomorrow to set up.” “Do you need my help?” He asked, taking another bite.
“It’s probably better if you didn’t come
to the sale. I don’t want anyone to be suspicious,” I told him.
He frowned as he thought about it.
“I have to go there tomorrow to pick up a couple of things anyway. So, it won't be completely weird,” he said.
I smiled.
“I like the loophole,” I chuckled.
He winked at me, sending my heart into the galaxy.
I started to eat my salad and we both fell silent. I wasn’t super hungry, but I knew he’d be upset if I didn’t eat. I had skipped a lot of meals lately because I was so full from that protein shake, but I stuffed my face until I could physically no longer eat.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe wiped his face with his napkin and leaned back in his seat to take me in. I met his eyes, and he leaned forward, reaching his hand out for me to take.
“Remember when I said I had a surprise for you?” He said, lowering his tone so it was only me who heard him. His words were for me alone.
I managed to nod my head once; I felt a tremble in my body and a nervousness forming. This was it... he was going to propose. I just knew he was.
“I spent a lot of my life protecting those I love. I put them before myself because I thought it was the right thing to do. But I was selfish when it came to you. I pushed you away when I should have held you close. I thought by keeping my distance from you, you'd
be safe. But you were always in danger; I was just in denial over it. I hurt you worse than anyone and I won't forgive myself. I don’t expect you to forgive me right now either, but I want to spend my entire life proving to you that I’m complete, head over heels, in love with you. I wanted to make it up to you...” “Wait, Enzo,” I said quickly, cutting into his words. “Just let me talk for a minute.” He looked at me confused and when he didn’t say anything, I continued.
“1 love you so much and I want to spend my entire life with you. I already forgive you for how you treated me. I know you were only trying to protect me. It wasn’t selfish... it was noble and beautiful,” I said, touching his arm
gently. “I already know what you are going to say, and you don’t need to continue.” . | He furrowed his brows together.
“You do?” He asked.
I nodded my head once.
“Yes,” I answered. “And I already have an answer for you...” I told him. He looked even more confused by my words, but he remained silent as I continued. “I’m sorry, Enzo. But my answer is no... won’t marry you right now.”
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