Chapter 20

I stared at the ring on my ring finger while laying down on my bed. I can't help but smile as I remember our kiss last night. It was so magical and very romantic; I bit my lower lip to prevent myself from shouting.

"He gave you a ring? A diamond ring?! Are you even in a relationship? Or you are getting married?!" Cristel was hysterical.

I rolled my eyes. "This is just a gift."

This time, she rolled her eyes at me. "Who's the man who will give a ring to a lady as just a simple gift? Obviously, the handsome soldier wants to marry you. Be prepared, Aliyah." She laughed.

I sighed and sat on the bed. "I can't marry him. We can't be together." Suddenly, I came back to reality.

The playful smile on her face disappeared. "Why? Have you married already? Or you have any commitment to another man?"

I shook my head. "No, it's not like that. I really like Henry; I want to be with him. If the circumstances were just normal, I could marry him right now. Bu