That momentary, barely perceptible pause before he said “surprise” was what gave him away. Kiana took the mug and sipped the coffee. It was sweet, even though she hadn’t taken sugar in her coffee in about five years. “Thank you,” she said. “It’s delicious.” He left for the kitchen, whistling something cheerful, and Kiana remained…
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Kiana took the bouquet, thanked him, and went to find a vase. Her hands were shaking. In their five years together, Darius had only bought her flowers twice—on her birthday and sometimes on Mother’s Day—and even that had been inconsistent. “Do you like them?” he asked, peeking into the kitchen. “Very much,” she replied, trimming…
She felt it in her skin, her nerves, that ancient female instinct that never lied. By evening, Darius started asking questions. They were sitting in the small eat‑in kitchen. She was warming up dinner while he scrolled on his phone. Suddenly, without looking up, he said, “Hey, how much have you saved up for the…
“You sure? Maybe it’s better to save a little more. Don’t rush it.” Kiana sat across from him and picked up her spoon. “Darius, I’ve been saving for three years. I have enough.” He nodded, but it was clear her answer didn’t satisfy him. He was expecting something else—numbers, maybe, specifics. “And how much is…
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