Marry Me

And imperceptibly, days had passed. Ciara had fallen under Nova’s charm, and for the first time, she listened to and obeyed someone in that place.

Ciara didn’t interact much with people here, and none of them caught her interest. They seemed gloomy with stern faces and rough behavior. But Nova was different.

Her heart raced every time he appeared. There was a fresh and calming scent about him that could mask the unpleasant smell of the cleaning fluids she despised. He always smiled whenever he entered her room, bringing new things to show her every day.

Today, he brought some new items she had never seen before. She thought they might be tools for a series of tests.

But it turned out they were called a television and a VCD player.

“We’re going to watch a movie,” Nova said, followed by his usual sweet smile. “Have you ever watched a movie?”

“Are you mocking me?” Ciara replied curtly.

Nova laughed. “Sorry.”

A few minutes passed, and Ciara sat quietly on the bed, observing Nova setting u