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Engagement with Lennox

Author: M. Malik
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Chapter 48

Lyra

I swiveled off the barstool, wobbling slightly but determined. I was here to have fun, damn it. And if Roman wanted to go off and entertain bikini-clad admirers, then fine. I wasn’t going to waste another second thinking about him.

I peeled off my red sundress, revealing the white bikini I’d brought for this trip. The moment the air hit my skin, whistles erupted from nearby. My cheeks warmed, but I ignored them.

I spotted a volleyball game nearby, with a group of sunburnt strangers shouting and laughing as they played. Perfect. I jogged over and jumped right in.

“Can I join?” I asked cheerfully, grabbing the ball mid-pass.

“Hell yeah!” someone shouted, and just like that, I was part of the game.

We played for what felt like forever, the alcohol making me fearless. I dove for the ball, threw myself into the sand, and laughed harder than I had in months. When our team finally scored the winning point, the cheers were deafening.

“Great job, gorgeous!” A guy on my team sai
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    Chapter 50Lyra“Here?” I laughed, gesturing to the setup. “But we’re already engaged, aren’t we?” I lifted my hand, prepared to waggle my ring at him, only to realize—oh no, no—my ring was gone.I gasped, my mouth dropping open. “Oh my god!” My face crumpled into what could only be described as a cartoonish baby-cry expression. “I lost the ring! My savings! My beautiful, hard-earned, overpriced ring! It’s gone!”Roman stared at me, unimpressed.“Do you know how long I saved for that?” I wailed, clutching my empty hand. “Months, Roman. Months of not getting fancy coffee or avocado toast! And now it’s just…just gone! It’s probably somewhere in the sand, being trampled on, or—or swallowed by a seagull!”He raised an eyebrow. “You’re worried about a seagull swallowing it?”“Yes!” I sniffled dramatically, throwing my hands in the air. “What if it gets indigestion? What if it chokes?”Roman sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. “Lyra—”“No, don’t you ‘Lyra’ me!” I cut him off, jabbing a

  • The CEO’s Unlikely Fiancée    Engagement with Lennox ll

    Chapter 49LyraMy breath hitched as Roman stepped into view, his expression a thunderstorm barely contained. Before I could say a word, he moved closer, so close that his chest brushed against my back.“Fuck off,” Roman told Martin, his voice low and lethal, “before I disfigure you.”Martin didn’t need to be told twice. With a hasty “Have a good day,” he disappeared into the crowd.The tension didn’t ease, though. Roman turned his attention to me, and I could practically feel the weight of his glare.“What the hell are you doing?” he demanded.I opened my mouth to explain—well, not really explain, more like defend myself—but Roman thrust my sundress into my hands before I could.“Put this on,” he ordered.I stared at the dress for a moment before reluctantly slipping it on. My mood soured when I noticed he was still glaring at me, his jaw clenched tight.“Are you mad?” I asked, attempting a smile to lighten the mood.“You drank,” he said flatly. “Even though I told you not to.”Oh, s

  • The CEO’s Unlikely Fiancée    Engagement with Lennox

    Chapter 48LyraI swiveled off the barstool, wobbling slightly but determined. I was here to have fun, damn it. And if Roman wanted to go off and entertain bikini-clad admirers, then fine. I wasn’t going to waste another second thinking about him.I peeled off my red sundress, revealing the white bikini I’d brought for this trip. The moment the air hit my skin, whistles erupted from nearby. My cheeks warmed, but I ignored them.I spotted a volleyball game nearby, with a group of sunburnt strangers shouting and laughing as they played. Perfect. I jogged over and jumped right in.“Can I join?” I asked cheerfully, grabbing the ball mid-pass.“Hell yeah!” someone shouted, and just like that, I was part of the game.We played for what felt like forever, the alcohol making me fearless. I dove for the ball, threw myself into the sand, and laughed harder than I had in months. When our team finally scored the winning point, the cheers were deafening.“Great job, gorgeous!” A guy on my team sai

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    Chapter 47LyraWith that, I dived headfirst into the sea of people, letting the rhythm take control. My feet moved on the sand, my arms swayed above my head, and soon I was swept into a makeshift circle of strangers, all dancing with reckless abandon.“Come on!” I laughed, joining hands with two women on either side of me. The crowd cheered as the circle expanded, and I found myself twirling under someone’s arm, laughing so hard my stomach ached. The music shifted to a faster beat, and we stomped and spun, clapping in time to the drums.“Whoo!” I shouted, throwing my head back as the circle broke apart into pairs and smaller groups. Someone handed me a lei of fresh flowers, which I draped around my neck as I spun again. The moment was electric—pure, unfiltered joy.By the time the song ended, I was breathless, my cheeks flushed, and my hair sticking to my face. I stumbled out of the crowd, laughing and trying to catch my breath. Abigail, the lively older woman I’d met earlier, appear

  • The CEO’s Unlikely Fiancée    Tropical Paradise

    Chapter 46LyraThe rhythmic thrum of drums, tambourines, and cheerful singing filled the air, wrapping around us like a warm blanket. The beach party wasn’t just alive—it was vibrant, pulsing with joy and energy. The lights strung between palm trees twinkled above the crowd like tiny stars, casting a golden glow over the dancing couples. Everyone seemed to be in their own world, laughing, spinning, and swaying as if time had stopped for this one perfect evening.Hand in hand with Roman, I tried to guide us through the crowd, though “guiding” Roman felt more like dragging a very stubborn rock. His grip was firm but entirely devoid of enthusiasm, his tall frame moving with the same stiffness as when we’d walked into the hotel earlier.A couple nearby twirled wildly, the woman laughing so hard she almost tripped, and the man caught her mid-spin, planting a dramatic kiss on her forehead. My heart melted a little at the sight. Everywhere I looked, love was being celebrated in all its form

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    Chapter 45Lyra“Lean down,” I instructed, “your head’s not in the frame.”He obliged, tilting his tall frame closer to me.I smiled widely for the camera, but Roman’s expression was still… well, Roman. I lowered the phone and raised an eyebrow. “Can you smile?”“I am smiling,” he said, his face still stoic. “This is my smiling face.”My eyes widened in mock disbelief. “Oh, really? Then I am dying to see you laugh.”He didn’t respond, but his eyes glinted with something that might’ve been humor—or maybe I was just imagining it.“Seriously, Roman,” I said, reaching up impulsively. Before I could stop myself, I placed my thumb and index finger on his face, gently pulling his lips upward into a makeshift smile. “There! Now you’re smiling.”The camera clicked.I pulled back, holding the phone up to show him the picture. “Look! It’s so cute!” I chirped, grinning at the sight of his forced grin and my delighted face next to it.Roman glanced at the screen and then back at me, his expression

  • The CEO’s Unlikely Fiancée    V-Day

    Chapter 44LyraThe sun was golden on the horizon, casting its glow over the Maldives beach. Everywhere I looked, couples seemed to be lost in their own little worlds, wrapped up in the spell of Valentine’s Day. Some were lounging on sunbeds, whispering and laughing softly, while others were playing in the waves, their joy echoing in the air.One couple was painting a shared canvas on the beach, splashing bright colors that probably wouldn’t make sense to anyone but them. Another was dancing barefoot in the sand to a soft tune played by a guitarist nearby. There were even a few couples doing yoga poses together, balanced and serene.It was like love was the theme, and Roman and I… well, we weren’t exactly exuding it.I glanced up at him as we walked. His jaw was tight, clenched like he was trying to grind his way through this day. I felt his grip on my hand—firm but a little too practiced, like he was holding on because he thought he had to, not because he wanted to.Slowly, I let my

  • The CEO’s Unlikely Fiancée    Valentine's Day ll

    Chapter 43Lyra“Lyra, are you done?” Roman’s voice called from outside.My heart jumped. “Y-yeah, you can come in,” I replied, slipping my phone into my clutch.The door opened wider, and I expected Roman to walk in. Instead, the first thing I saw was a massive bouquet of red roses—a showstopper of a bouquet, more extravagant than anything I’d ever received in my life.My jaw dropped. This has more roses than Ethan gave me in four years of relationship.Roman stepped in behind the bouquet, holding it awkwardly, his expression as composed as ever. “This is for you. Happy… Valentine’s Day.”His delivery was so stiff, I had to stifle a laugh. It sounded like he’d practiced the line a hundred times, and the words still felt foreign to him. Like he’d just debugged a Valentine’s script in his brain.Still, the gesture was… sweet. Surprising, but sweet.I took the bouquet, my hands sinking slightly under its weight. “Thank you, Roman. That was… nice of you.”If this had been real—if he had

  • The CEO’s Unlikely Fiancée    Valentine's Day

    Chapter 42LyraThe soft morning light filtered through the curtains, and I stirred, running a hand through my tangled hair as I slowly woke up. Still half-asleep, I clipped my hair back messily, my mind not quite caught up with the day yet. That’s when I caught it—a scent. Familiar, but not one I was used to.Roman.I froze, and reality rushed back in a wave. My heart thumped erratically as I glanced around. The red-and-white Valentine's-themed room served as a stark reminder of the strange situation I’d landed myself in.Roman Lennox, my contracted fiancé, had slept in the same bed as me last night.I quickly turned to my side, and my breath hitched when I realized he wasn’t there. Instead, the sound of running water came from the bathroom. My eyes darted to the closed door, and I gulped.Last night, I had managed to fall asleep next to him, but the idea of sharing a bed with Roman still felt surreal and impossible to get used to. Shaking off the lingering awkwardness, I got out of

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