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24 The Two-month Offer
I couldn't help but laugh with what I heard. "I think that was the funniest joke I heard from you. You're still the same Geoff. You could still find a way to make me laugh. If I don't know you well, I would think you are really serious." I said. Actually, I don't find it funny, I just couldn't think of any reply. Half of me feels happy and excited and it made my heart skipped a beat, but the other half says it's a big lie.
"That's your problem! How many times I have told you I like you when we were still in college? I always tried my best to be a gentleman to you and I was always there for you. How couldn't you see all the things I did for you?" His voice raised a little. This is the first time he did it to me. Is he really serious?
There was a long silence between us. Even the man playing piano stopped what he was doing and left the place. The bartender couldn't also be found anywhere. I guess they left the place as a courtesy, they knew they shouldn't be here.
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The Love I Have Hoped For 25 Our First Day as a Couple
I thought of rejecting his suggestion of spending the night in Liberty Hotel but in the end, I accepted it. We agreed to take things slowly and he won't do anything that can make me feel scared trusting him more.When we reached the room on the 42nd floor, I was surprised that he already has the key card. He really prepared everything, and he already expected the sequence of events tonight.The room is still decorated with an oriental style of furniture. Everything is the same. I was expecting he would at least prepare something, like flowers or it will be candlelit. I was quite disappointed. The consequence of expecting too much."Do you want to stay here or in the bedroom?" Geoff asked."Anywhere is okay." I said pouting.He looked at me with a smile. I avoided his gaze. I know he would just tease me again. He opened the fridge and got a bottle of red wine. Then he took two wine glasses from the shelf."Could you open the bedroom door for
The Love I Have Hoped For 26 What Geoff Wants, Geoff Gets
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The Love I Have Hoped For 27 The Dilemma
Geoff brought me back to the Pines Advertising office before going to his meeting. We sat at the back seat in his Rolls Royce and it was so comforting to just lay my head on his shoulder while we exchange kisses from time to time. I never thought kissing would be this addictive. The presence of his driver didn't stop us to be more intimate and show our affection to each other."I could eat you whole if you would just allow me. You're making me want you more and more." He said."Wait until our wedding night." I replied. We separated with a kiss and promised to meet tonight.Having the contract signed by Geoff in hand, I went directly to Mr. Smith's office. He was smiling from ear to ear when I handed him the signed documents and told me to review the interview notes with the applicants done by my colleagues This will be the start of a so busy life in the office for me.Time passed by so fast. When I checked the time, it is already past 6pm. I checked my phone immediately, maybe Geoff is
The Love I Have Hoped For 28 The Man in the Motorcycle
As expected, Geoff was furious about what happened. I sent a message to him after Lance left, telling him everything that happened. He called immediately to check on me."Sorry for being busy tonight." It has been the nth time he apologized which I said was okay many times as well. "I should have been there to protect you from him, I should have been the one to talk to him instead of you. And how dare him go to your place after what he did to you.""I'm okay Mr. President. I just want to tell you about it because I don't want to hide anything from you since you are my boyfriend.""And your fiancé, don't forget that. I will do everything in my power for us to get married after two months." He now sounds calmer. Oh my gosh! I miss kissing him!"Can't I really see you tonight? Even just for five minutes?" I asked."I'm sorry baby. I am in another city. As much as I want to see you, I have to check the factory the
The Love I Have Hoped For 29 Geoff's Family
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The Love I Have Hoped For 30 The Future Mother-in-law
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The Love I Have Hoped For 31 The Joke
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The Love I Have Hoped For 32 An Impulsive Decision
"I already told my mom I and Geoff can't visit her today. She is not expecting to see me. Maybe she already made plans with the neighbors. I also told Geoff I will wait until he's free and we can go there together." I told Michael who seems to be so focused on his driving."I'm afraid we can't go back now Miss Myers. I am merely following instructions." He said smiling. How can he still smile until now? If he told me earlier that we will go to my mom's place, I should have brought some of my stuff. I prepared a gift for my mom, but I couldn't give it to her now."Is this still part of your prank? Please stop it now, it's not funny anymore." I asked, almost begging. I love surprises but this one is making me feel scared.He didn't reply and just focused on driving. I remained quiet the whole trip. I feel upset for being played at. I was expecting for this trip for the past days and it was suddenly cancelled last night. But now, I am on my way to my mom's hometown
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