I couldn't suppress a laugh.
Caleb looked at me and cautiously reached out his hand.
Seeing that I didn't dodge, he exhaled in relief and embraced me tightly.
I laughed at him and said, "In the beginning, you weren't afraid at all that I might run away."
"I was," he said, pulling out his phone and showing the full chat history between him and Zoe.
Every time I was on the verge of giving up, he would send money to Zoe, telling her to keep me motivated.
"Oh, for God's sake! If you had told me earlier that you liked me, we might have been discussing baby names by now."
Caleb was at a loss for words.
He later confided in me that he had actually seen me once when he went to pick up Zoe a long time ago, back when we first became friends.
The way I carried myself and the expression on my face when I spoke was radiant and captivating.
Later, through Zoe, he heard many things about me and became intrigued.
Upon discovering I was unattached, he decided to make a move and win me over.
I was swelling with pride.
If I had a tail, it would have been wagging joyfully by now.
I asked him, "Is it true that I don't have to do anything, just stand here, crook my finger, and you'll bring yourself to my knees?"
"Uh-huh."
Damn! Who could resist a man who's so genuine and straightforward?
I didn't hesitate. I was about to give him a passionate kiss right then!
