NovelEnglish"We've only just gotten our marriage certificate, and we haven't really started our life together yet. We didn't have a wedding, and you haven't proposed properly. I think we should do things in order," Pearl explained, trying to make sense of her feelings and the rush of events.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRichard sensed her hesitation. "Never mind. Forget it if you don't want to." Pearl fell silent for a moment. "It's not that I'm not ready. I just think that..." she trailed off, trying to find the right words. Richard sighed and embraced her. "I understand it's a lot to take in all at once. Don't worry, I can wait." Feeling his genuine patience, Pearl's heart warmed to him. "Then I look forward to your proposal, Mister Richard," she said, her eyes twinkling with a mix of humor and expectation.
Richard smirked. "I promise you, it will be grand and unforgettable. Now, con, get up. You don't want to be late for work again." Their companies were located in the south and north respectively. Despite their high-ranking positions, Richard insisted on driving Pearl to her workplace before heading to his own.
Pearl often wondered why it seemed acceptable for him to be late, but not her, which frustrated her.
At her company's entrance, Richard hesitated to leave. "Feels like we're missing something, don't you think?" he hinted.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmPearl, puzzled, asked, "Missing what?" "Don't you think you should givea morning kiss?" Pearl looked around. The idea of a morning kiss in public made her anxious, especially with so many people around.
"Let's save that for when we're at home, okay?" she proposed, hoping for a compromise.
"Are you trying to pacify me?" Richard wasn't easily swayed.
* Entering her company still flushed, Pearl was soon approached by a nosy colleague with a mischievous grin.
"Miss Pearl, just saw something juicy.
pay for much are you willing toet r my silence?" she teased, her smile turning sly. SW When Pearl saw that crafty smile, it gave her a headache. "What did you see?" The to "Are you sure you sapretended to be Richard here, in front of t She spoke loud enough for others to overhear, instantly attracting a crowd eager for gossip. "What? Miss Pearl kissed someone?" the onlookers murmured, all ears for the details.
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