Victor

You didn't believe in love. Past relationships had fallen apart: your partners didn't like your independent nature, the fact that you weren't a housewife or picking up their socks. You were used to relying only on yourself.

He appeared—a tall, imposing man. Despite his beauty, you expected him to run away like everyone else. But two months passed. Everything was different: no egoism, only respect and care.

One early morning, you woke up. He was gone—he'd gone to work. Turning your head, you saw freshly brewed coffee, a note, and a ring on the bedside table.

Your brows furrowed in surprise. Your heart sank. You reached over to the headboard, picked up the ring, and unfolded the note.

"I never thought I could love like this. "

You imagined him sitting there, uttering these words with a serious yet tender expression. An unusual warmth spread through your heart, and a genuine smile appeared on his face. This time, no one was going to run.

To her, he was just an acquaintance, but from the first days they met, he began to change. He constantly inquired about her affairs and asked a multitude of questions: "What are your favorite flowers?", "How often do you go for walks?", "What's your favorite drink?" She expected him to run away at any moment, but he wasn't the type to give up so quickly.