Backup Girl No More: Adios To My V-Card and My First Love

Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Calista , what brings you here today ? While she hesitated , Henry pulled her inside .

Its freezing out here lets talk inside .

He poured her a cup of hot tea as she sat down .

Henry … I think we should keep our distance from now on .

Henry froze mid motion .

Without looking up , he asked quietly , Why ? Something in his tone made Calistas heart clench .

There are rumors , she took a deep breath , about us dating .

Henrys head snapped up , his expression wounded .

You dont want to date me ? Caught off guard by his response , Calista rushed to explain .

No , its not that .

I … I overheard you saying you have feelings for someone .

I dont want these rumors causing problems for you .

After all- she gave a bitter laugh , back home , the rumors about Ken and me went on so long they made me believe impossible things .

It gets messy .

Pain flickered in Henrys eyes at Kens name , but he understood her concerns .

Calista , he cut in , my feelings for you have nothing to do with Ken .

She stared at him , startled .

What ? Still dripping from his shower , Henry gripped her hands tightly .

Calista, youre the one Ive always loved .

Marry me .

Her heart thundered in her chest .

Never had she imagined Henry harbored feelings for her .

His family rivaled Uncle Johnsons in influence .

Since childhood , hed been exceptional the dream of countless women in their city .

Yet here he sat , carefully sharing years of hidden feelings .

Ive loved you since we were kids , he said , his voice tinged with a quiet sadness .

But Ken was always there to protect you , and you can only notice him .

No matter how hard I tried , I knew Id never reach your heart .

18:46 Backup Girl No More : Adios To My V Card and My First Love 828 % Chapter 17 Calista remembered suddenly the bruise on Kens face when she first woke up .

Henry laughed sadly .

I told myself if you two loved each other , I had to step aside , regardless my feelings .

Thats why I agreed to join the research base .

His eyes met hers .

Then fate played its cruel joke .

Ken chose Viola , and somehow I found you here again .

He took her hand .

This time , I wont let go .

Please , marry me ? Calista sat stunned .

Henrys confession left her reeling .

As she tried to process his words , he produced a gold ring adorned with roses .

The gesture touched something deep within her .