Let's meet halfway

Sophia

I sat in Kieran’s office chair as if I were glued to it, not daring to blink. He was serious.

He was bloody serious!

My mind was in reverse, and no matter how hard I tried, I failed to understand what was happening. Marry him? He wanted me to marry him?

“You must be joking!” Would denial make this any less real? Probably not. Still, I hoped Kieran’s mask would fall and that he would start laughing at me for believing him, but no such luck.

“I’m not.” He said sternly, leaving no room for doubt.

“But… but… you…” I jumped from the seat, completely astounded and unable to find words.

Kieran rolled his eyes as if he was bored, or better yet, annoyed with me.

“So, what do you say?”

Fuck! Was he for real? He expected an answer?

My hands started to shake from the adrenaline rush that surged through me. I was sure my face perfectly reflected the whirlpool of confusion storming up in me, while Kieran’s expression didn’t change. Only his jaw tightened a little; I couldn’t help bu