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her messages but as time passed, we hardly talk anymore. I still message him every single day to ask how he is but most of

has the meaning it had 7 years ago. I tend to question what is the point of having it on my

ntly at the library, self-studying. I have been making myself busy with studies lately in order to not overthink what is happening to Matt when all he does is ignore me. H

I have just received a text. I checked my ph

are you dear? I'm good, Mom. I'm

u're all excited about tomor

you he will come back to the US tom

we hardly talk anymore. But I will come ho

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nto my car and started driving all the way home. It is a two-hour drive, something that is quite tiring as you are driving alone but I actually enjoy silent car drives. I still can't believe he did not inform me that he is about to c

ieve I don't know what my husband-to-be looks like now. I remember him

much and love him nonetheless. I'm still the same person as I was seven years ago and I am sure he is just the same, just more busy and have more responsibilities. We are not kids

m politely and proceeded inside my home. I saw my Mom sitting in the living room watching some soap operas. I gave her a peck on

ow we own a big business but does he have to be cooped up at his office every time? I am much closer to mom because she is the one who is mostly at home and alway

m. I jumped and laid at the comfort of my bed, letting the mattress and sheets devour my body. I sighed and pulled out my pho

or him to actually reply, I went ah

back. I really am excited to see him again. I missed him a lot. Hours had passed and he has still not arrived. Matt didn't respond to my text last night and just left it on read again. Mayb

y guess from yesterday was correct, he did have that last-minute hit of puberty. His jawline is mor

appalled as someone suddenly approached their boss, almost on t

u," I said as I remained

I pulled away from him, looking up at him confused. He seems cold. I thought he would be a little more excited as I am to see me again but I guess that's just me. I nodded

nce I do not know how to communicate wit

body else. He kept a straight face the whole ride and occasionally checking his phone. If he always

of customers waiting for their turn. I followed behind him. The waiter assisted us and led us

ing of the customers could be heard. I am thinking of something to say to break the awkwa

rried in a week," he

t?" I

moving back to Italy with me within the

even given me an engagement ring yet. I have a med school. I am about to finish it after a year and a half. I

ring you say?

f his coat and pulled out a box

He used to treat me like a princess and now

d to you? Tha

t doctor thi

ou are born to it. Drop out of med school an

your maid

e now really doesn't please me. Stay at

you anymore," I said, my eyes starting to get teary-eyed. I can't believe I'm getting degrade

betrothed to me. Do you even know what w

ntract are you talking about?" I asked confused that I almost

Wow, 26 years and you still ha

do you

hen you were born. Your father is good friends with my father and they have their own businesses doing well until your daddy dearest did

my dad wanted you as my bride and

wha

Is that why Dad is always not at home? Is it because he was busy doing dangerous thi

t I am the c

ore?" I asked again. Maybe there's a sl

e will be on the news, maybe tragically d

guess I really am tied to this. I was okay at

aste of time. I do not know what to believe. I looked at the ring on my finger and remembered the time he gave this to me.

driver. I have meetings to attend. Pack your stuff as soon as possible so

the box and opened it. It indeed is a beautiful ring but looking at it saddens me. I have always imagined the day that he will

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re interesting. If I get many positive comments and sh

xciting enough for yo