The Billionaire's Unexpected Love
y's
dinner date. I just wanted th
he sanctity of marriage; I kne
lp but feel that what
rriage was my only option. After all, being single was not all
marry someone he had never met, I wonder
ctations? And if that was the case, why didn't he just marry someone from his social circle? Was he perhaps trying to make some kind of
the city, was willing to marry someone he had never met before. It just didn't make sen
n't help but notice how messy and unkempt it looked. But strangely, I didn't feel the urge to fix it. I supp
me, I wouldn't be bothered by it. After all, he wasn't the one I
the fabric rustling against my skin. I buttoned the jac
I was looking at a stranger. I didn't recognize the
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r-to-ceiling windows that overlooked the city skyline. The music was playing at a low
ce a romantic ambiance. It felt like the perfect p
bring myself to care. It all seemed so superficial, so meaningless. I felt lik
5 p
stantly scanning the restaurant. The minutes ticked by slowly,
n their world of laughter and love. Just as I was about to give up, my attention was draw
tstretched, a small box clutched tightly in his palm. His girlfrie
ks were flushed with excitement. As I watched, the m
ace. The man spoke softly, his voice filled with emotion. The w
restaurant, filling the air with joy and happiness. I couldn't hel
own life, my troubles. It was like th
approaching me. He was
was straight and defined. His lips were fu
g a white shirt and a black jeans that fit him perfectly, accentuating his broad shoulders
e was Ethan Smith. I'd never seen any pictures
om him. It was a combination of musky cologne, a faint hint of sweat, and a subt
word. I couldn't help but wonder if he had seen my picture and knew we were supp
ed, and a little curious. The thought crossed my mind that maybe this man had been expecting me to recognize him.
breath, trying
ing to sound calm and collected. He nodded, still not taking his eyes of
uldn't even apologize for being late. My frustration was buildin
y calm." You must be Olivia Johnson
ng? Is he saying that he's supposed t
e with disinterest. 'Aren't you Olivia?' his tone
w as I lied." Had I just made a m