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"I mean, why did you want to pick me up? Did Diana ask you to do it?" I offered the first explanation that I could think of."Diana? This has nothing to do with her," Anthony replied."Then... why?" I asked as confusion flooded every cell of my mind."Because I want to. It's a real shame that I have to tell you like this and in this state, but I'm in love with you, Dahlia," Anthony said as he reached for my hand.At first, I was convinced that I did not hear him right because there was no way that Anthony was in love with me. For a moment, I didn't quite know how to react. I felt Bradon stiffen by my side, but my attention was focused on the look of hope that shone brightly in Anthony's beautiful eyes. It felt like he was waiting for me to acknowledge and accept his feelings for me. However, his confession only spelled out the word 'doom' in my mind."I..." I murmured before I closed my mouth again.My mind kept telling me that it was impossible for Anthony to be in love with me. I ju

I truly meant it when I told him that Anthony had not made any move on me while we were spending time together at the hospital. "Are you sure?" Bradon asked with his brows raised as if he was surprised. "I'm sure. We just talk about random things. He tells me about what happened in his life while I was away and all that. It just feels like we're just keeping each other company," I explained honestly. "I see..." Bradon replied without saying anymore. ...**The day after**"I was supposed to come here with Bradon today but it seems like his work is holding him up, so he told me to head here first. He'll be joining us later for sure," I told Anthony apologetically. "Don't worry about it. I'm more than to blame for that, I think. After all, he's also doing my work and then he's also got his businesses to deal with. Honestly, I don't know how he can manage all that," Anthony said.I could sense the admiration that Anthony had for his brother. Even I thought that it was frankly amazin

"I love you, Dahlia. I really mean it," Anthony whispered to me passionately. "No..." I managed to say in a breathless whisper. I knew that I needed help because there was no way that I could overpower Anthony. His lips were already so close to mine that we were on the verge of kissing. My entire body froze, and for once in a very long while, I was at a loss about what to do. I felt bad for Anthony, and I didn't want to hurt him. However, I also did not want to betray Bradon and my own feelings. I felt the urge to cry my eyes out and wail like a baby, yet I had to hold it in. Once again, I found myself thinking of Bradon and wishing for him to be by my side. If we were together, I believe that there is nothing that we cannot fix and solve. Bradon...Just like my call was answered straight from heaven, suddenly the door to Anthony's hospital room opened. The loud noise drew both of our attention to the man that had hurriedly entered the room. Bradon stormed into the room with an ag

Next I began to wonder what would happen to Bradon and his life now that Anthony was ready to reclaim his life back. Bradon might be less busy, which might be a good thing but something about him retreating back into the shadow of society made me feel uncomfortable. The relationship between the two brothers was far from healed, but perhaps with more time, their open wounds could heal themselves. As for me, I felt a shudder run down my spine as I thought of my future. Bradon mentioned before that he had something planned for us, but he still never got around to sharing with me his plan. Evening had arrived again, and soon I knew that Bradon would return home. "My lady..." Zain's familiar voice snapped me out of my thoughts and I realized that all I had been doing was sitting around idly in the living room as my thoughts consumed me. I hadn't realized Zain's presence until she was standing right in front of me. "What is it?" I asked. The mansion felt empty and eerily quiet in a way

"I love you too. Stay with me, Dahlia," Bradon said almost pleadingly.I had never seen him look or sound like that before and it brought a tight feeling to my chest. No words felt like they would be enough so all that I could do was nod my head slowly in agreement. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into his tight embrace. I couldn't stop smiling as I quickly hugged him back. Just like that everything was clear in my mind and my mind was made up for good. Happiness never felt so simply and the solution to all of my problems naturally came to me. I knew without a doubt that I wouldn't regret the decision that I had made, although there would be obstacles waiting for us in the near future. Whatever may come our way, I knew that we would face it head on together. The sound of applaud and cheers of celebration enveloped us from all directions, and that was when I realized that we were not alone in our own little world. All the missing staff and gaurds that worked in the mansio