Annie F Downs Engaged Novels & Stories

After that, they both walked inside. "Well there you have it people, from the horses mouth. Davion Hendrickson and Miss Sabrina Chadvier had announced their plans of getting engaged in the nearest future..." The rest of the reporters news drifted off in the air as I kept on taking shots after shots. My tears pulling in my eyes and threatening to fall down on their own.

The spicy liquid burned all the way down my throat, temporarily numbing all the pain and humiliation I felt at that moment. I then staggered out of the venue, leaned against the wall, and lit up a cigarette. The cigarette burned my fingertips after a while, and I tossed it away and retrieved my phone instead. The first thing I did was to delete every single photo of Monique from it. Then, I blocked all of her contacts and social media. Finally, I called Dad. "Dad, you can stop all businesses with the Waltons for now. Also, I'll agree to the marriage alliance with the Manning family. My only request is that they also immediately halt all business with the Waltons as well."

Aria is still there, staring at her phone with an expression I can’t quite read. “Problem?” I ask. She looks up, and I see it... the steel beneath her vulnerability. The strength she doesn’t realize she has. “The announcement just went live,” she says, showing me her phone. I take it, looking at the article. The photos are perfect... Aria is glowing in the Valentino dress, the ring prominently displayed, my arm around her in a clear statement of possession. The headline reads: BILLIONAIRE DANTE ASHFORD ENGAGED TO MARKETING EXECUTIVE ARIA SINCLAIR

Most of them blame the people behind their backs for swearing, and they know that they have scolded the wrong people, and the storm is a little small. But then, the next second, a more heavy news instantly surpassed the popularity of this article and jumped to the top of the list. This article was written by Telly himself and sent under the official account of the Smith Group. 'Jones Davis is my fiancé e. Because Jones Davis is pressed for filming time, the engagement party will be made up later. When the age is up, there will be a wedding. What's more, I have no substantive relationship with Cotyledon. If you don't believe me, Cotyledon can show you the medical report.'

Arina’s father shifted in his seat, his eyes narrowing at the screen. Even he could not deny the power of Damon’s words or the clarity of the evidence laid out before them. Ayla squeezed Arina’s arm in support, both recognizing the significance of the moment. Damon continued, his tone deliberate and clear. “I was once engaged to Viva Anderson. That decision was based on business, not love. Today, I publicly announce that my engagement is over. I will not marry her. My heart belongs to someone who loves me truly and deeply, someone whose loyalty and courage I trust without question. That person is Arina Darius.”

ETHAN I heard about the engagement from Thomas. My lawyer. Still handling my custody case. Still trying to get me more time with Jason. "I saw the announcement," he said during our weekly call. "Mabel James and Damian Croft. Engaged." I sat down. "When?" "Last week apparently. They're planning a small wedding. June." "Good. That's good." I meant it. Mostly. "You okay?" "Yeah. Fine. She deserves to be happy."

I grab coffee and yogurt I won't touch. We're halfway through breakfast when I notice the TV mounted in the corner. The morning news. Usually background noise. But the headline catches my eye: BILLIONAIRE CEO DAMIEN BLACKWOOD ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT. My coffee cup freezes halfway to my mouth. The screen shows Damien—older, more severe than I remember—standing next to a stunning blonde woman. She's wearing a massive diamond ring. They're both smiling for cameras. "—surprised the business world this morning with the announcement of his engagement to Vanessa Sterling, daughter of tech mogul Richard Sterling. The union is being called a merger of two powerful families—"

She saw me and I smirked back just to move towards her and said," If you want your pen drive back just do as I said. I warn you, don't try to act over smart this time." I thought there is some misconception. Though I wanted to do this in a very special way as you all have seen, I have a big announcement for you to make. "I Eric James Winslet and Miss Scarlett Anderson are dating. If things go well, we will officially get engaged in the next 6 months followed by a wedding. Hope everyone will think twice to trouble my love anymore. Thanks." I completed. "Miss Scarlett Anderson, is it true?", the reporter asked. "Yes" This is what Scarlett said while looking at me.

Tomorrow was Saturday—her follow-up appointment with Peter. She wasn’t sure what to expect and felt a little anxious, hoping the results wouldn’t be too bad. Just then, a headline popped up on her feed. It was a post from the White family’s official account. The attached photo showed two people holding hands, both wearing massive, dazzling diamond rings. The caption read: “Miss White and the Sinclair heir—childhood sweethearts for over twenty years—are now officially engaged.” For a moment, Autumn’s mind went blank. But she quickly composed herself.

Appearing on the news network could be an overstatement, at least partially due to the fact that people in the state over don't care about our being here, but within this state, within this town, our breakup is news. I bend my left ankle over my right knee and place my hands in my lap as Camille begins to speak, poised and gracious as always, as if she is already in front of the camera. "Some of you may have read in yesterday's paper, that Julian Ashford and I are recently engaged.". Being the Governor's youngest daughter and a businesswoman with a face in many social circles, I have been inundated with love and congratulations. But setting the record straight is the most important thing and