n's

I'd ever had, my first instinct when I saw the face of the girl I was supposed to marry was to find a way to escape this dinner. Yes, she was undeniably beautiful, but she seemed like the kind of gi

d. I hadn't been following the conversation closely, so I had no idea what they were discussing for her to say that.

ce turned crimson like I gave a fuck abou

ushing." Margaret's voice cut through my thought

though I never address her as such, but I won't give in t

n. Stop being a snob." My father

York," I retorted, my irritation clear. Julie chuckled, earning herself a disapproving gla

said, rising

asked, her cur

away from the dining area. I wondered why sh

ir's voice reached m

tone dismissive. I smirked, hoping Blair

I greeted as I a

inform you about a change of plans. She'll be arriving in New Yor

idn't she inform me herself?" I as

so she asked me to let you know sir,"

I knew I was always the one making efforts in our relationship but now it felt like she was drifting away from me. Maybe

to go visit my mom's grave. I don't mind if it's la

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the first time, I thought she was like everyone else who was always after my wealth, but I discovered she had no idea who I was, and t

essful on her own. We dated for a few months and then I pr

ed back at the road, I saw a girl walking right in the middle. By the time I noticed her, I had

I asked, my voice tr

ing herself off as I helped her up. T

of the street like that?" I scolde

m sorry, I wasn't paying much attention." She admitted,

ride." I offered, feeling a twinge of gu

declined politely. This place was lonely for a girl to wa

ed. After a moment of hesitation, she agreed. I didn't ask her name

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When we reached a busier a

," she said, but her

k her what her name was. "You

u telling me yours e

idea who I was," I replied,

l you my name. Thanks for the ride though, stranger." She

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he restaurant. Julie offered to accompa

ing?" She teased, whispering the last part befor

t. The whole place was packed, it's good to see this place

me in the VIP section whil

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taurant manager, Julie and I decided

Julie suggested as we inspected it. "I mean, these dishes h

d, noting the lack of younger people. "We aimed to attract college stu

e filled with college students, professors, and so on but I've not seen one person who's not dresse

arving." We didn't eat brea

or lunch. I have to meet up with a fr

e, I'll be o

an find yourself a wife while I'm gon

d so. The universe doesn't determine who I pick, I do." I said,

," she said, leaving b

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to look away from it as the waitress placed my order on the table.

?" I snapped,

g over a plate of steak. "Shit, I

ut, I suddenly recognized her. She's the same girl I almost knocked down last night. Her

ppeared on the screen; she just l

fast about it." Julie's voi

s goin

ing and the date's been fixed." Panic surged th

nd there. Show