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The ring is perfect, but I say, “I can’t accept this It’s too much”

“We’ll take it,” Alex says

Mr Krupnov juer sizes, and y-you’ll have the ring by n-next week”

“Alex,” I protest

He gently wiggles the ring fro uments on the matter”

“Why?” I ask as Mr Krupnov takes a notebook and pencil from his other pocket

Alex presses a kiss to the corner of my lips “Because I can”

Just like that, the discussion is over Mr Krupnov takes the ers and scribbles theer I’d like to wear the ring, writes that down too, and then he takes his leave

When we’re alone, I feel coive ift

He frowns “You don’t look happy If you don’t like that ring, I’ll get you another one”

“The ring is gorgeous”

“Then what’s themy hand

“I’ifts that must cost more than what I make in a year”

Resting a hand on er “Get used to it”

I’m about to press hiift, but he stills me with another kiss on my lips