Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 194:

Norah had already made up her mind.

Taking a deep breath and locking eyes with Sean, she declared, “I do.”

Seeing Sean’s bewildered expression, she affirmed, “Sean, I’m ready to be your girlfriend.”

Sean, initially shocked, burst into joy. He was visibly shaking as he placed his hand on Norah’s shoulder. “Really? You said yes? You want to be my girlfriend? Tell me one more time, please! I can’t believe my ears!” Overwhelmed with happiness, Sean enveloped Norah in an embrace, as if she were a priceless gem.

Norah rested her head on his shoulder, taking in his unique scent. “So, do you need a ‘no’ from me to believe it?”

“No way! You agreed to be my girlfriend! There’s no turning back now!” Sean tightened his embrace. “We’re together now. This makes me feel on cloud nine!”

Norah smiled, but then interjected, “Don’t be so happy yet. We’re not done talking.”

go first. I have something important to discuss

reluctantly released her and sat beside her on a stone

“Sean, you know I’ve just experienced a failed marriage. I don’t

newest

“Understood,” Sean replied quietly.

don’t appreciate you being too close to other women. Likewise, I’ll

a relationship required effort from both

by your side all the time,” Norah fidgeted with her fingers. Constant

important. I’m frequently busy myself, often traveling for work. We’ll

to gently untangle a knot

fingers deftly work through her locks. The connection between them was palpable. She glanced at him, suddenly at a

when he was in

a disgusted look would cross his face. She had hoped time and companionship would melt his disdain. But she

Norah’s vision as these thoughts