_Zarelle’s POV_
Daniel pouted, feeling misunderstood. I couldn’t help but feel exasperated.
“But it was supposed to be a surprise!”
“That wasn’t a surprise, it was a shock to my system!”
I sighed, continuing, “Daniel, why do you keep getting stuck on me when there are so many other women around you?”
His eyes locked with mine, Daniel’s expression turned sincere. “You’re different from them. I’m serious about you.”
The realization dawned upon me that Daniel’s feelings for me ran much deeper than I imagined. I took a moment to gather my thoughts before speaking honestly, “We’ve been friends for so long, Daniel. You know I only see you as a friend, a very dear one I can’t afford to lose. If you had proposed today, it would have put an end to everything. Do you really want
