Engagement

"Perhaps I am not to your liking? If- If that's the case then I shouldn't force myself on you... I guess I'm fated for a lonely... miserable life..."

Damian turned away as if to leave, with the saddest expression ever. He could win an Oscar for his flawless acting.

'Oh no!'

She had broken him! Gini was ridden with guilt.

"Wait!" She grabbed his arm to stop him from leaving.

"If- If that is indeed the law amongst your people... th- then I guess we can talk to my father about it?..."

Damian smiled.

"So it's decided then. We're to be engaged! Take me to your father!"

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There were no more words to be said. Damian could not be denied. It was decided! 

'Engaged? So soon?' Gini was alarmed.

Faster than she could have ever imagined, she had found herself a future spouse! 

It was all happening way too quickly.

"Hold... hold on. I don't even know your name yet."

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