A LITTLE TWIST OF FATE

Chapter 30

"Danielle, hold on. Wait for me."

Danielle turned to see Alex running up the road. She didn't want to stop; she just wanted to get away and as far away as possible.

In any case, she certainly didn't want anyone to see her tears.

She turned around again and ran even faster.

"Danielle, wait."

She turned, wiped her eyes with the back of her hand and waited against her will.

By God, Danielle," Alex said, smiling. "Well, I guess Henry was right. I had no idea you still walked that quickly; I just thought you grew out of it."

Danielle looked at him; a little confused. "And how would you know that Alexandre? I don't think that I've ever heard Henry say that with you being there?"

Alex stood there staring at her, not knowing what to say or how to say it.

"I mean, you weren't following me around as well, were you?" As well, Alex thought and smiled. Now what could she mean by that

"Danielle, listen, I just wanted to tell you that ."

Danielle looked at him. "No Alex, you listen to me now. The time has come for me to tell you something that I should have told you yesterday." She cleared her throat.

"I just don't love you Alex, I'm sorry. I do love someone else and it's not fair for me to accept such a beautiful gift when I feel this way. I've been meaning to give it back to you, but I didn't have the time or the courage to do so."

She took his hands in hers and smiled. "I do hope you get everything you want, Alex. And now I must go."

She kissed him on the cheek and at the same time, she pressed something into his. It was the engagement ring.

"Danielle, wait," he called after her, but she was long gone.

He opened his palm and stared down at the ring, trying not to smile.

It had worked out perfectly after all.

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