Chapter 36

MELISSA

"That's a beautiful and perfect gift, but I can't accept it, Jacob!" I deny it, and he shakes his head, smiling.

"Please accept it. You're doing a great job as my date, and I won't take no for an answer," he says, and I sigh, picking up the box with the diamond necklace. I came to the United States in search of a better life, but I never imagined I'd get a diamond necklace like this.

"I don't know what to do. Thank you!" I say, smiling, and he nods. I keep looking at his face, and an idea pops into my head. I swear I try to ignore thoughts like that, but I can't anymore.

"My friend is in the hospital, and I'll be home alone; do you want to come in?" I say it hesitantly, and I expect him to say no, but that hasn't happened either.

"Yes, I'd like that very much," he whispers, surprising me, and I nod before quickly getting out of the car and seeing Jacob following me to my apartment.

He knows I'm not rich with him, and I don't live in a mans