Solitaire ✔

Chapter Six

My flame thrown out. I was furious.

It was six years ago at a fountain that stood in front of a white classic church. I had been saving in the past six months just for today. Taking out the ring casing from my pocket. I smiled at the brilliant radiant that glowed so beautiful.

I had spent almost eight grand for this ring. I was just an Executive back then earning at only three grand per month. It was my determined that I managed to save at least half per month for just this ring.

That night was snowing heavily. We walked along side by side, settling ourselves near the fountain. Grace was in her white coat and brown leashed boots. Her blond hair was tied in plaits. She wore a light make-up tonight.

I presumed after that night, we will fall in position. Husband and Wife. I will work hard to earn more so that Grace will live in care and happiness with me. She could even leave her modelling career and spent her day with other ladies for high tea. We will eat dinner together and enjoy our private times.

"Grace." I called her as my hand held hers tightly.

Looking at her fair and smooth fingers, I vowed with my promise."This is the hands that I want to hold on tight for a lifetime."

As I looked up to meet her eyes, she was smiling in happiness.

"I am not rich and still at the rise of my career." Feeling down with myself as compared to Grace, my earning was insignificant.

"But, I will work hard and earn more in the near future. Our future." I held her hands as I observed her expression. She seemed in deep thoughts. trying hard to figure out what I meant.

"Grace, my love." I dug out the casing from my pocket as I knelt with one knee. This was the time I had been waiting.

"Marry me." I smiled as I watched her expression. She stared in space before her eyes came back to the ring that I had revealed from the casing.

"You love the wrong person" She replied without any expression. She was not happy, not sad, not angry or even shock.

Just when I could ask, Grace walked away from me. Leaving me behind as I watched her back. The crowd emerged. I have long seen her presence then.

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It was a long route back. I couldn't understand how she could be jealous when she was the one whom left me. My guilt grew as I drove nearer to my home where Rachel lived with me. I couldn't believe I actually kissed Grace and made love to her.

My phone suddenly rang as it brought me back to reality.

"Chris, why did you just walk away? I didn't mean anything." Grace explained for her own actions.

I kept my silence still trying to listen for better explanation. Putting the words as 'didn't do it on purpose' was not good enough for my answer.

"I know you are mad at me leaving back then but I didn't have a choice." Sobbing was heard from the other line.

"What was your reason... to leave?" Finally, I spoke. With heartaches as I heard her feeling broken.

"My fame went downwards. I can't possibly let the media to get you into trouble. If I were to marry you, they would not give up defaming me and you." She continued in shivering tone.

"You just started your career. How can I bear to see the person I love would went down slope because of me." Her cries was heard. I was feeling apologetic to feel the hatred inside me for Grace. After all this years that I blamed her. she had been suffering on herself for me.

"I am sorry, Grace. I can't have you now. It's too late." I was a demon. I had accused my past lover and if I were to do anything to amend for us, I would let Rachel down. Rachel had been putting in alot of effort. She never failed to be there and always be the one listening to my woes.

Neither one seems right to choose.

"I know. You have a girlfriend already. It was too late to say anything." Her tone was filled with disappointment.

"I just only wanted to move out from this place. Every day, the guys here would pester me or harass me. It's horrible to stay in here." She pleaded as her pain was expressed.

"Please, Chris." Grace asked again.

"Grace, let me think about it." I finally gave up being cold. Looking at the condominium in front of my car, I let out a sigh.

What should I do? Explain to Rachel to let Grace stay with us?

[Author's Note]

Comment please. I need some inspirations to continue~ Hehee