ROMAN I froze for a second, swallowing hard at her sudden request. “I have a question for you,” she whispered, her voice barely above whisper. My lips curled into a smile as I gazed at her while wondering how she got the courage to ask me to marry her…I mean it's usually the other way round but she took the initiative. It made my heart flutter more, a sudden feel of protecting her held my heart strongly. “I'm all ears,” I leaned in,our legs touching under the duvet while I drew circles on her back. “Am I a cause of trouble or distraction to you?” She raised her head slightly, meeting my gaze. It bothered her. All that mother said bothered her. I cupped my palm over her cheek, “Would you believe everything I tell you over what others say?” I murmured softly, my thumb

