Under His Condition

gnificance of Kian's proposal. She had gone over their discussion a hundred ti

, and each passing moment seemed li

asked her to come over that evening. Walking back and forth in the small living area of their apartment

ontemplation. "Hey," Bella greeted, her voice filled with a blend of optimi

ances before, but I'm not confident I can do it again, Bella. Getting marrie

" Bella stepped closer, gently issuing a challenge. You must tak

"I hardly have any knowledge about him! What if he has

res to offer assistance. You must have som

ce tinged with frustration. "I cannot simply dive into a situati

th another date and don't be afraid to ask him the difficult q

nd in return, you may gain more than just a sa

art. "What if I don't desire to establish a genuine connectio

, Elara, the boundaries become unclear. This might be an opport

about Kian's smile, how he had moved closer while they

e attraction, the guilt of taking ad

before getting up. "You possess something, though limited." Talia

rden of her decisions weighing heavily on her. Taking a quick look at her

er moral compass and her anxieties. Finally, she caved and grabbed her phone, looking at Ki

e. "The moon of Jupiter named Elara. I wasn't anti

ioned, her voice remaining steady despite the

inking about it." "It indicates your readine

d with conviction. "What are your plans?" Wh

support to others but this time, he needs a wife and she needs the

t marriage, then it shall be done. Both of u

How can I be sure you're not just tr

e my commitment to this. I'd like to take you out on another date, it's on me

oices. "Okay. A single rendezv

es?" he inqu

eels casual, not a fancy restaurant or a place with h

to a nearby park tomorrow? Kian propose

feelings. "If I sense insincerity from you, I will simp

of laughter in his tone. "I will ensure

tions within her. She felt as though she was tiptoeing on a tightrope, trying

gh her window. Elara dedicated her morning to getting ready, feel

warm sweater and concentrated on her refle

urroundings filled with their laughter, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee lingered in the air. How

ith a subtle grin on his face upon spotting her. "

, trying to match hi

tree. As they settled in, Elara couldn't ignore how easy it was to talk to him. T

interest, and prompted, "Can you

sister named Talia. She is sick and in need of medical treatment that we canno

s. "I get it. Family holds the utmost importance. Wh

lied, her voice becoming thicker. "

ntly reached out to touch her hand. "Taking

utmost," Elara responded, withdrawing her hand, feeling a surge of

fficult," he remarked, his voice lowering a bit. "Allow me to put it

omplicated?" Curiosity sparked i

this way - there are certain anticipations. Fulfilling responsibil

ruptly divided them. She gently assured that shari

It's crucial to me that you compre

words creating a heavy atmosphere. Despite the tensi

hone, disrupting the moment. As she removed i

nything stupid or else your

e, feeling panic increasing in her chest. What was the significance of

behavior. "Are you okay?" he inqui

g quickly. With adrenaline rushing through her

ied to hold her hand, but she pull

urge of fear engulfed her. "I am unable to prov

ar and confusion. She ran towards the road side as she wave to a cab as

ho was aware of Talia? The sudden and overwhelming sense of urgency hit her like