The Contracted Bride's Tale
This time, we met at a swanky hotel bar, where he was waiting for me with a bouquet of roses.
"Katie, you look stunning," he said, handing me the flowers.
I smiled, feeling a bit flustered. "Thank you. You look nice too."
He ordered us some drinks, and we settled into a booth in the corner. We talked about our lives, our hopes and dreams, and our interests. I found myself opening up to him, telling him things I had never told anyone before.
As the night wore on, Alex leaned in and kissed me. It was a soft, gentle kiss, and I felt myself melting into it. But then, something snapped inside of me, and I pulled away.