Chapter 2 As she spoke , she opened a jewelry box , revealing a dazzling diamond ring . Last time , I saw your engagement ring and mentioned offhandedly that I liked it . I didnt expect … She glanced at James , her voice tinged with playful sweetness. I didnt expect James to remember and even buy me one to cheer me up . I heard its a one of a kind custom design , something that can only be made once in a lifetime . I felt bad about it , so I came to return it to you . Her words said return , but her grip on the box never loosened . I lowered my gaze to the plain silver ring on my finger . And suddenly , I found it laughable . Two years of love . Seven hundred and thirty days of companionship . James had dismissed me with nothing more than a silver band worth less than two hundred dollars . In bed and out of bed I had been cheap from beginning to end . I took two steps back . For the first time , I didnt give James any face . I turned and left . The private room erupted in whispers . Someone scoffed and sneered loudly . Who does she think she is , daring to throw a fit at James ? Shut up ! James snapped , his face dark with anger . By the time I walked out of the bar , it was already three in the morning . Dating Two Years : Ho Still Wants The Inner 12.5 % Chapter 2 The streets were empty , save for the occasional gust of cold wind , stirring up memories I had buried . Two years ago , while working a part time job , I met James . He told me he had never seen someone as pure as me . He said he wanted a love that would never end . I laughed at him . Rejected him again and again . Until New Years Eve that year when my stepfather broke into my room in the dead of night . Terrified , I dialed Jamess number . Through the heavy snowfall , he pulled me out of hell and promised me a home . And I wanted a home . For two years , he coaxed me into his bed , again and again , whispering promises of marriage . But six months after our engagement , I finally realized- Apart from this worthless silver ring , I had never even met his family . Bullshit engagement . Bullshit love . Bullshit … me . Tears blurred my vision as I yanked off the ring and tossed it into the trash . James, I wont marry you . Two days until I leave for the classified mission . The next morning , I got up early to pack my luggage . James , who had been out all night , walked in . His gaze froze for a moment before he grabbed my hand . Where are you going ? Without looking up , I gave a simple explanation . 18:44 Dating Two Years : He Still Wants The Inare 15.6 % Final exams are coming up . I plan to move back to the dorms . Jamess expression softened . He skillfully wrapped his arms around my waist from behind ; his tone teasing and intimate . \ For how many days ? You know I cant live without you . In the past , I enjoyed this kind of sweetness between lovers . Now , for some reason , it made me so nauseous I wanted to throw up . I pulled away from his embrace and continued packing my things . James glanced casually in my direction , but his gaze quickly darkened when he noticed my bare finger . Wheres your ring ? What happened to it ? Why arent you wearing it ? Three consecutive questions caught me off guard . It got dirty , so I took it off for now . I wasnt sure if it was just my imagination , but James seemed to sigh in relief . He smiled and made a casual promise . If its dirty , then just forget about it . It wasnt worth much anyway . Ill buy you a better one tomorrow . It wasnt worth much , after all . Two years ago , when James proposed to me , it was in a hotel room . After our passion had faded , I asked him , eyes red , James , will you marry me ? He froze for two seconds , then pulled a plain silver ring from his pocket and slipped it onto my finger . No flowers . No applause . No kneeling on one knee . Yet I was foolish enough to believe he would make me happy . Thinking back on it now , I cant help but laugh at my own naivety . I zipped up my suitcase and went to the bathroom to wash my hands . Suddenly , my phone lit up with a notification . Lily had uploaded a proposal video on her social media . 18.8 % Chapter 2 In the shaky footage , James was kneeling on one knee amid a chorus of cheers , carefully sliding a diamond ring onto her finger . Under the bright lights , the massive diamond sparkled dazzlingly- And stabbed into my eyes like a blade . By the time I exited and re entered the app , the video was gone . Only a message from Lily remained . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!