Victor

You didn't believe in love. Past relationships had crumbled: your partners didn't like your independent nature, the fact that you weren't a housewife and didn't pick up their socks. You had grown used to relying only on yourself.

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

One day, you woke up early in the morning. He was already gone—off to work. Turning your head, you saw your favorite freshly brewed coffee, a note, and a ring on the bedside table.

Your brows furrowed in surprise. Your heart skipped a beat. You pulled yourself up against the headboard, took the ring, and unfolded the note.

"I never would have thought that I could love like this."

You imagined him sitting there, writing those words with a serious yet tender expression on his face. An unfamiliar warmth spread through your heart, and a sincere smile appeared on your face. This time, no one was planning 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.