Chapter 30

Ethan Junior's POV 

"You should've said that back at the restaurant Zenia, instead of right now."

"And embarrass you in front of your brother and my sister? EJ, you know I love you, but marriage is a really huge and serious step, and I think we should take this very slowly." 

She rejected my proposal as we walked through the door to our house. I was heartbroken. I saw it going differently in my mind. I wanted her to keep the ring on, and instead of being called 'my girlfriend', I wanted it to be 'my fiancee'. 

I loved Zenia, but I couldn't possibly force something onto her that she clearly wasn't ready for. 

She handed me back the ring and I put it back into its box. I went upstairs to get undressed and to take a nap. 

After two hours had passed, my eyes were still wide open. I was lost in thoughts and mending my own broken heart. 

"EJ." I heard her whispered my name as she got into the bed next to me. She rubbe