Burning Passion: Love Never Die

Although it was just one word, she could tell that something was off with him.

“Is it because Stephanie is with him?‘

With a sinking feeling, she said softly, “Never mind. I’ll let you get back to work.”

“Wait!” Before she hung up, Stephanie called out to stop her.

Debbie didn’t hang up, nor did she speak.

Stephanie said with a smile, “Debbie, let this be the last time that you call my fiance. Carlos and I will get engaged next month. In case you’re still in doubt about his intentions with me, I invite you to our engagement party. Maybe, that will confirm you in everything that you need to know.”

‘Is this woman kidding me?’ Debbie wondered. ‘What’s going on with

he has been up to

drained from Debbie’s face. She had thought she and Carlos had gone along very well. Why would he change his mind all of a sudden to go ahead with an engagement to Stephanie? What did she miss?

panicked. She didn’t know what to say. After a Long pause, she said timidly, almost sounding silly, “You are

off the hands-free mode and said coldly, “Debbie, Stephanie and I will get engaged next month. Since she

as she said those words, putting up a protest, deep down in her heart of hearts, she knew better. This was not a prank. It was Carlos’ phone number and the voice was no doubt his. Tears streamed

responded with a cold sneer. If it

tell you

Carlos asked.

for me,” Debbie

added in between sobs. She

days ago, Carlos had been so nice to

she had heard on the phone, Debbie rushed