She smiles at me and brushes my hair out of my face. “Me too, sweetie. Your father is the reason why I’m opposed to an arranged marriage for you. I want you to have a grand love story of your own, and I want you to be with someone of your own choosing.” For reasons I can’t quite explain, my thoughts drift to Lex and the way we danced together, the stories we shared with each other. If I had a choice, would I choose to spend another evening with him, laughing and playing truth or dare until we’re barely able to stay awake? I sigh and let my eyes fall closed for a moment. Yes. A thousand times
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