Chapter 67—Marriage Proposal

Astrid's POV:

I returned back to my house. Mom lives back in NY. Yeah, I didn't want to live in CA anymore, so I decided to go to NY.

The reason was... I also want to meet him once again. I don't want to run away, but I don't have the nerves to talk to him either.

So, I decided to at least... Go where I guess he would be.

I am at my home and mom is getting me ready because the 'groom' is gonna pay a visit.

He is coming alone to meet me because his family is busy... Too busy to even meet their son's future wife.

Anyways, I got ready until my mom was satisfied with the results. Dare you, it was hell of a task to do that.

I got down and my mom told that he is gonna come soon so I sat in the living room.

The doorbell rang, and I went to the door. I opened it and saw a handsome boy standing on the door.

"Uh... Hello Astrid" he said.

He knows my name?

Of Course!

"Uh, h-hi, Alan," I said.

He smiled at me slightly while I remembered that I didn't let him in.

"uh.. Come inside!" I said whilst getting aside.

He nodded and made his way inside.

He bowed a little to my mom and greeted her nicely. He looked like a decent and a nice guy.

"You two talk. I am gonna make something for you" mom said and left.

She could have made something before he arrived!

I awkwardly sat across him.

"You are beautiful" he said and sat more comfortably in his seat.

"Uh.. Um... Thanks!" I replied, suddenly my cheeks heating up.

"Are you happy with this?" he asked, and my eyes snapped in his direction.

Does he really need to ask this?!

"Um... Y-Yes" I lied, and he sighed.

"You don't need to lie, Astrid. I can understand you. Okay, let me get it this way. We don't know each other, but we can know now. Maybe then you need not lie to me," he said, and I looked astonished.

He is really impressive.

"Ah.. Yeah correct" I replied and smiling, he clicked his lips.

"So, the point is..." he started. "This marriage is totally arranged by our parents. I don't know you, and you don't know me. This is true and plausible that it's of none of our interests. But..."

I looked at him.

"We can try something. I mean, like... You can try to get your ex back?"

I was shocked.

How does he know?

"Huh?" I asked.

He laughed seeing my expression.

"I... I mean" he said controlling his laugh. "You like someone, right?"

"Yes" I said honestly.

"Hm. And... You wanna marry him"

"If it is possible" I replied and sighed. "It is not"

"It is. Of course, it is. All you need to do is try"

"How? You know what? It was all my mistake. But regretting doesn't change a thing!" I said and leaned back on my chair. "I don’t know what to do..."

"I know!" he said and stood up. "If your mom isn't making something, can you come out with me?"

"Huh?"

"Can you come out with me??" he asked, and I nodded. "Yeah... Maybe"

"Come on. I have a plan"

"You sure?" I asked as he looked really energetic.

"Yup I am. You'll enjoy it. And probably get Noah back"

"Oh yeah. Wait. How do you know his name!?"

"Hm it's written on your hand. Let’s go" he said, and we went out.

He's a great observer.

Even mom didn't notice it.