Neville moved swiftly, and despite Susie’s best efforts in her stilettos, she struggled to keep pace.
She called out to him, breathless, “Slow down, wait for me.”
Neville, however, offered no response and continued his brisk pace.
They maintained their distance from each other as they walked, heading towards the waterfront at the end of the block where Neville finally came to a halt.
Susie caught up with him, panting, and inquired, “What’s going on with you today?”
Earlier at the dining table, Neville’s prolonged silence had already alerted Susie that something was amiss.
His brutal assault on Damon had only deepened her concern.
Neville gazed out at the sea, his silence lingering for an extended period before he spoke slowly, his tone grave. “Susie.”
Her heart skipped a beat at the seriousness in his voice.
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Composing herself, she inquired quietly, “What’s the matter?”
“Will you marry me no matter what kind of person I may be?” Neville glanced at her, his words carrying a sense of ambiguity.
Susie lingered in silence for a few thoughtful seconds. Instead of answering his question, she said, “You’ve saved me twice. It’s clear to me that you’re not a bad person.”
A wry smile flickered across Neville’s lips. He shifted his gaze from the vast sea to the ground under his feet, a mixture of contemplation and sorrow in his eyes. “I’m far from perfect, and I still have someone else in my heart. Jumping into a relationship with you right after ending things with another, doesn’t that trouble you?”
Susie’s lips tightened, a whirl of emotions unspoken.
Before she could formulate a response, Neville pressed on, a note of seriousness in his voice. “There’s something crucial I haven’t shared with you yet.”
Her eyes, bright with a mix of anticipation and anxiety, met his.
“Will you trust me with the truth?”
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As Neville gazed into her earnest eyes, a wave of uncertainty washed over him. He averted his gaze, suddenly finding the courage within him ebbing away.
His heart felt like it was being split in two.
After a tumultuous inner battle, he steeled himself to reveal the truth. “I…” But as he barely uttered a word, Susie cut him off.
“No, let it be. I don’t need to hear it.” She offered him a small smile. “I chose to date you, and I want to marry you. I have faith in my choices and in you. I want this, to be with you. If you have no objection, shall we give it a try?”
Neville was momentarily speechless, taken aback by her declaration.
After a long, searching look at Susie, he finally spoke. “Even knowing the outcome might bring disappointment, you’re willing to take this chance?”
With unwavering determination, Susie nodded. “Yes, I am.”