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The two dresses are in front of me. My makeup is done and so is my hair, yet I don't know which dress I should put on. The choice between my comfort zone and a challenge I don't know if I'm ready to undergo is a hard one. A challenge that makes my knees wobble in fear. Even my heart thunders in my chest whenever my eyes fall on the burgundy masterpiece.
The burgundy dress is flawless and I'm in love with it, but I don't think it's for me, yet the way Nathan looked at me when I had it on said otherwise. I don't know whom I should trust. My judgement is clouded and I'm running out of time.
My mind takes me to the skydiving experience. I was a step away from not booking myself an appointment, then I almost chickened out when I was about to jump, but Nathan was there to convince me not to. Perhaps all I need is a little push. Maybe I have to take this step to try something new.
Taking a deep breath, I pick the burgundy dress. Nathan is my friend now, a tru
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Marriage Contract: the Billionaire and I Twenty-seven: Nathan
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