LVII. Own Decision

It was not by the engagement plan. It has nothing to do with external influences. It was right from Oneil, from his own desire to tell it to her. It was due to his fear of losing her. And by that, they do not need to worry anymore about what will happen before the long set date comes or defer. They can do it on their own: as they liked and as they wanted. Their families had arranged a long time interval for the two to know and adjust with each other. But it was Oneil now, who decided to do it.

And Essi cannot answer. She is in disbelief. She is perplexed by the knowledge that sanctions are still around them. The Mercators are still in their unforgiving stage. The Paulssons have a different look at Oneil, more on grimacing at him as a weak man. Essi remained without words when he said it.

“I can wait on your decision. Take this as my own proposal, not drafted by our parents. This is my own desire to be with you.”

Essi does not know what to do. She’s afraid tha