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

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

panicked. She didn’t know what to say. After a Long pause, she said timidly, almost sounding silly, “You are lying! I won’t believe it unless Carlos tells me this

Stephanie and I will get engaged next month.

on the phone! I guess you’re trying to pull a prank on me, Stephanie.” But even 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’

grew into hysterical cries. Carlos, however, responded with a cold sneer. If it weren’t for James having warned him, he would’ve believed

tell you face

Carlos asked.

me,” Debbie

added in between sobs. She

few days ago, Carlos had been so nice

confirm whatever she had heard on the phone,