The End of a Hidden Love Story
Declan stood there, holding a bouquet of red roses. Yet, his face showed not the faintest trace of guilt.
After a pause, he said, "Scarlett, these are for you. Your favorite red roses."
I took the flowers from him and brought them to my nose. I used to love the scent, but it made my stomach turn instead.
Declan stared at me. After a long silence, he finally spoke.
"Scarlett, Beatrice… has stomach cancer. The doctors say she doesn't have much time left. Her dying wish is to marry me. So…"