Annie F Downs Engaged Novels & Stories

Her hands trembled, but she didn’t drop the tray. In the corridor, Thom met her with a folded cloth. “That wasn’t an accident,” he muttered. “I know.” “You should say something. He’d listen.” Sepharine looked back toward the double doors. “He didn’t even look at me.” “You nearly died for him.” “I’m beginning to think that was a mistake.” --- That night, the manor buzzed with plans for Draven’s upcoming birthday. Fiona beamed in the parlor. “We’ll announce the official betrothal after the toast. I want the chandeliers to reflect the ring.”

Leaving everyone stunned. Zia limped to the main road, still in her hospital cotton wear. The day was bright now and people glanced at her strangely as she walked. Just as she reached the intersection of the road, the large digital billboard at the center of the street lit up a bright announcement, almost blinding her. It read. ENGAGEMENT OF THE CENTURY!. SUSAN DAVIS, ALLORA’S TOP MODEL, AND DAMIEN MARTINELLI OF STAR ENTERTAINMENT ARE GETTING MARRIED!”

Anika blurted out, not averting her sight. "I'm here to announce that our daughter Anika Hodgens," Alejandro called out. "And Jaz Amanda are engaged." Jaz's father finishes the sentence. "What??!" Anika exclaimed in shock. Because of that, Jaz turns to her. There is sadness with Jaz, seeing how Anika is against it. In her mind, it is because of Gwen Stacy. Anika also thought it couldn't be because Jaz was in love with Drake Raven. Despite loving Jaz, everything will fall into a mess if this arranged marriage takes over.

Anika’s P.O.V "The current trending news revolves around the lawsuit filed by Anika Rebecca Downs, the former owner and ex-heiress of ADOWNS, against the new owner, her ex-boyfriend of over four years, Richard Hale. This topic is making waves across various media platforms, with social media users actively sharing and discussing the information, creating a buzz in the country. We managed to obtain the court date, scheduled for next month, and many are eagerly anticipating the outcome to see if the case will be messy or not and-"

Engagement rumors with Daniella? Her thumb hovered, then tapped the first link. The browser opened. Her heart dropped. HAYDEN LINFORD, AFTER YEARS OF PRIVACY, CONFIRMS ENGAGEMENT TO LONG-TIME PARTNER DANIELLA WATSON. SOURCES SAY FAMILIES ARE DISCUSSING UNION. Her breath hitched. A picture followed. Hayden looked composed, immaculate in a dark suit. Daniella beside him glowing, smiling, one hand resting lightly on his arm. Briella’s throat tightened.

She widened her eyes in mock innocence, making exaggerated puppy‑eyes. Davina chuckled despite herself. “Will you tell me already? Drop the suspense.” Jenny leaned forward, her grin widening. “So… Kaiser asked me to spread photos of Damon and Annaida. He even shared some of them. He wants me to make it public that they’re officially engaged and planning a secret wedding next month.” The words hit Davina like a blade. Her eyes filled instantly, her breath hitching. The thought of Damon and Annaida parading their union, flaunting it before the world, was unbearable.

A promise. “And when this is over,” he continued, his voice a whisper against my skin, “you’ll either be by my side—or you’ll be nothing at all.” **** By the time I left Caldwell Enterprises, the engagement had become international news. Social media exploded. Headlines screamed about the upcoming “power wedding of the decade.” Elena Sinclair, the senator’s daughter, engaged to the infamous Dominic Caldwell? The world ate it up. Too bad the fairy tale was built on lies. I barely made it back to my apartment before my phone rang.

He reaches out a hand, staring at me with those intoxicating dark shards of his. "Go Audrey, we'll go check on Anaise" Greer says as if reading my mind. I nod, taking careful steps forward I place my hand into Darius's and he intertwines our fingers, leading me to his side where I stand proudly. "My beautiful mate and I have an announcement" In that moment it felt like everything had slowed and it was only my rapid beating heart that could be heard. The entire room was quiet, the silence was deafening. "We are engaged to be married in a few weeks" he announces proudly, raising my hand to display the fat diamond ring that adorned my fingers. His voice broke the silence, like a glass cup shatt

My lips were still swollen from his kiss. But my fingers trembled as I picked up my phone. One message. From my best friend, Winona. A link. A photo. One line: “He’s engaged, D.” My heart didn’t beat in that moment. Or maybe it beat too loud for me to hear anything else. There he was in the photo. Zane. Wearing a tux. Standing beside a woman who looked like she belonged in a magazine. Poised, elegant, smiling like she owned the world.

I wanted to believe that. But then he continued, and everything shifted. “I also have another announcement to make,” he said, pausing long enough for the room to fall completely silent. “It brings me great joy to announce the engagement of my daughter, Anya Russell, to Kennedy Davenport, the son of my longtime friend, Charles Davenport.” The words didn’t register at first. I just stared at him, my mind struggling to process what he’d said. Engagement? I looked around, searching for someone to tell me I’d heard wrong. But the guests were already clapping, smiling, whispering excitedly.