Hard.
Rough.
Sophia struggled against him, her hands pushing at his chest.
“Are you crazy?!” she shouted, her voice shaking with anger as she tried to shove him away.
He let out a harsh, broken laugh, his eyes blazing.
“Yes, I’m crazy,” Magnus snapped, his voice rising. “I’m going crazy because of you!”
His chest heaved as he pointed at himself. “You hurt me every time! You’re stabbing me right here—” he pressed his fist hard against his chest, “—when you’re so nice to everyone else. Everyone but me. You’re nothing but a damn hypocrite, Sylvia.”
Sophia’s anger flared instantly.
“A hypocrite?” she shot back, her voice sharp.“Youare calling me that? You’re the one who discarded me first. You didn’t give me any importance. You didn’t even think I was worthy enough—of your time, of your attention, of anything.”
Her laugh came out bitter.
“And now?” she continued, stepping closer, her eyes burning. “Now you suddenly think I’m good enough? Pretty enough to stand next to you? So you act like this—like you care?” She shook her head. “Isn’t that ridiculous?”
Magnus froze.
For a moment, the anger on his face faltered, replaced by something colder… confused.
His grip on her loosened slightly, but he didn’t let go.
“I don’t understand what you’re talking about,” he said, his voice lower now, strained.
Sophia’s expression hardened again.
“Then get out,” she said flatly.
Something in his eyes shifted.
The sharp anger softened—just a little. His grip loosened further, his hand sliding from her waist, moving upward until his fingers brushed against her cheek.
This time, his touch was gentle.
Almost careful.
“I like you,” he said, his voice quieter now, raw in a way she hadn’t heard before. “Can’t you see that?”
His thumb moved slowly against her skin.
“I want to be with you.”
His gaze searched hers, desperate, almost pleading.
“And I know you like me too,” he added softly. “Even if it’s just a little.”
He swallowed all the pride he had, his voice dropping even lower.
“Please… just accept me.”
His fingers trembled slightly against her face.
“Be mine. I’ll marry you right away. I’ll give you everything I have.” His eyes darkened with intensity. “The only thing I want in this damn world… is your love.”
