NovelEnglishUnlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE Sam slowly raised his head. His eyes were a chaotic mix of confusion, disbelief, and bitter self-mockery. Miranda had never seen him like this before "Are you alright?" she pressed, her worry now evident.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSam raised a trembling hand and waved it slightly, as if the strength had left his body. His face was ghostly pale, betraying his inner turmoil. "It's nothing "Muanda There's something I have to do, so I have to go I'm sorry, I can't take you home. I'm sorry." Without waiting for her response, he turned and climbed into his car. His movements were disjointed, distracted he even shifted into reverse instead of drive Realizing his mistake, he fumbled to correct it Then, without turning on his headlights, he drove off into the dark.
Miranda stood there in bewilderment, wondering what on earth had just happened.
+25 BONUS Her confusion lingered, but she also felt a strange sense of relief. She had always known what Sam wanted. from her-he had never hidden it. He had even jokingly suggested being her boyfriend before, though she had always dismissed it with equal lightheartedness But tonight was different The lights across the city, the blue roses, the fireworks-all pointed to something carefully and sincerely planned. This time, there was nothing lighthearted about this.
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If Sam confessed, she would have to give him a direct answer. And while the answer was clear in her hearth rejecting someone who had helped her so much was bound to hurt him. That thought weighed heavily on her Thankfully, he hadn't said the words out loud. Miranda didn't want to lose their friendship over this.
Then, she cleared up the remains of the fireworks, tossed the trash, and prepared to leave. But the bouquet of blue roses caught her eye. Rare as they were, it felt wasteful to leave them behind. "At the very least, I can put them in a vase at home," she thought.
After placing the flowers in the back seat, she drove away. At 8:30 pm, Miranda reached the parking lot and parked her car. She grabbed the roses and headed toward her apartment building.
It wasn't too late yet, the street vendors lining the alley were still open. She then stopped to buy two roasted potatoes
The potatoes were hot, and juggling them with the bouquet was a m challenge. She carefully peeled the skin with a fork and took small bites, savoring the warmth against the chilly evening air.
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