Chapter 28

I took a deep breath before facing him. I looked down at the little red box it held.

“I just want to give this to you. My graduation gift for you. It’s a promise necklace…”

He opened the box.

It’s a heart necklace.

“I want to give this to you after the ceremony but I can’t wait anymore.”

“Did you like it?”

I pressed my lips together as I stared at the heart shaped pendant of the necklace.

“I know it’s cheesy but this is my heart …”

Tears pooled in my eyes. I hesitated to look at him.

“Magnus…” Please don’t say it …

I can’t hurt you.

“I love you Celiza.”

I cannot fight back the tears that rolled down my cheeks.

“Y-you don’t have to say anything Celiza. I just want you to know. I’m not going to pressure you into answering. I know our video is still out there but I will do anything for it to disappear so don “Don’t worry. I’ll promise everything’s gonna be okay.”

“Here, I’ll put it on you.”

“W-why