Kayla
I choked on my saliva coughing hard. Damien went into full panic mode.
He rubbed my back in small circles till the coughing had reduced.
Once I could breathe again, I looked at him like he was a ghost. "Repeat that thing you just said," I wheezed. "Please tell me I heard you wrong."
Damien didn't blink. He just looked at me calmly. "I asked if you would marry me."
"Is this a prank?" I asked. "Is there a hidden camera? Am I being fired and this is just a cruel way to do it?"
"It is not a prank, Kayla."
"Did you hit your head?" I pressed. "Did you fall in the shower this morning? Do I need to call a doctor?"
He inhaled deeply, his chest expanding against his dress shirt. He looked like he was trying to stay patient. "I need you to listen. Just consider the request. I need a wi
