Chapter 191 (2/2)
”I wondered about that . I still don't know why you would never push me to marry you . ”
”I thought about doing it sometimes, but it never felt right . I love you, I really do, but in a real-world where you didn't love me back, it was impossible for me to force you into a marriage . ”
”So you were happy letting me be your fiancé?”
”I was . ” I smiled back at him .
”You could have asked to have the ring back, you know?” he shook his head .
”It belongs to you,” he whispered . ”That ring was meant for you, and for no one else . ”
”Thank you, Jacob,” I whispered . We ate our food in silence after that .
”So, this is it,” he said . I nodded . ”This is the last time we meet . ” The words were for him more than they were for me .
”I hope you will remember me,” I joked .
”No one can forget you . It's impossible . ” And I knew that he truly believed in what he was saying .
His phone—the one that never seemed to stop ringing, started vibrating again . He tried his best to ignore it, but it just went on and on .
”Why don't you pick that up,” I suggested . ”I should be leaving, now . I've been out for a few hours, and I'm trying to lay low . ”
”Just a bit longer,” he whined . I giggled, shaking my head .
”I really need to get planning . I'm supposed to leave within a few days . ”
”Okay,” he muttered, resigned . We shared the bill . And then we walked out of the restaurant together . We turned and stared at each other for a moment .
”Last meeting, huh?”
”Yeah . ”
”You look beautiful today,” he commented .
”Goodbye, Jake . . . ” I took the opportunity to sprint across the street and get into the car . I watched him in the rear-view mirror as I drove away .
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