Riele had no idea what to reply to him. She couldn’t tell if he was serious or if he was pulling her legs.

“I promise that I won’t hurt your feelings, Riele.”

“Um…Kim, I don’t think we should…” She tried to leave, but he held her hand and pulled her closer to him. He lifted her chin so she could look at him.

“I love you, Riele. I know we started on the wrong foot, but believe me, it made me realize that I love you.”

“Kim…I can’t…” he placed his index finger ...