The office party

The day finally came. She dressed up in her mullet-fitted dress; she sported minimal makeup with her hair tied in a waterfall braid. She took a pair of silver cluster earrings and wore them while fixing her pumps.

Glancing at her reflection in the mirror, she let out a sigh of relief.

"Best of luck, Rong. You can do it." Putting a smile on her lips, she walked out of the house.

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As they reached the venue, he grabbed her hand and stopped her in front of the entrance gate.

"Anything?"

He opened the box in his other hand and took out a heart-shaped diamond pendant. He reached out his hands around her neck and tried to put the necklace on. His warm breath hit her cheeks, sending chills down her spine. She clenched her fist firmly, trying not to overreact.

Just then, he moved back; she glanced at the pendant and giggled. "Thank you. I'll return it after the party."

Her soft smiles somehow melted his heart. Even he seemed unaware of this feelin