ManyWriters

Skye's Perspective
At the auction, Mr. Number 1 successfully acquired a diamond ring valued at 100 million through bidding. I offered him a warm smile and congratulations.
Partway through the event, he departed, nonchalantly instructing me to bid as I saw fit. Shortly after, his phone, left on the seat beside me, began receiving numerous private messages.
[Mr. Carlson is quite the romantic—purchasing a birthday present for his first love with his 'pet bird' in attendance. He's setting an example for us all.]
[Come on, the pet bird is just for amusement. His true affection lies with his first love.]
[Indeed. Seven years have passed, and Alanna still occupies his thoughts. But doesn't the woman who's stood by him for seven years hold any significance?]
[Hey now! Don't criticize his love, mate. Just wait until Alanna returns. Then you'll witness genuine love.]
After perusing these messages, I set his phone aside and sent a message to my sibling abroad.
[Hey, is your laboratory still seeking employees?]

Love's Auction, Bidding on a Broken Promise

"It wasn't intentional! My old friend just returned, and some people wanted to celebrate her arrival," Derick explained, sounding desperate.


"Skye, I only stayed briefly, I promise. I didn't do anything wrong. Let's go home, Skye. I've made time for us for an entire month. We can get married now, alright?"


When Derick tried to convince me, he was like a soft, harmless kitten. But I wasn't falling for it. Not at all.


"Derick, I might have wanted to marry you before," I responded coldly. "But I've changed my mind. Marriage is off the table."


He gazed at me in shock, his eyes welling up. "I... I can't believe it."


"Derick," I said, my tone firm and cutting, "when I was ready for marriage, you dismissed me. Weren't you already committed to Alanna? Are you trying to have it both ways?"


Chapter 7