Chapter 8 I knew Darian would come find me , but I was still annoyed when he showed up while Rodrick and I were shopping . He looked pale , with dark circles under his eyes . " Who is this ? " Rodrick naturally laced his fingers through mine . I lifted our hands . " Isn't it obvious ? " " But , weren't you going to marry me ? " I yawned . " Didn't you say it was fine to have some fun before the wedding ? " I thought he'd get angry , but instead he forced a smile . " Then , how long do you plan to play around ? " I felt a sudden wave of irritation . " Darian , have you no self - respect ? " He acted like he didn't hear me and kept smiling . I held Rodrick's hand and spent the whole day shopping . Darian just stayed quiet , no matter how I humiliated him . It wasn't until I brought Rodrick back to my place that night that he finally reacted . " You're taking him home ? " " Yeah , got a problem with that ? " He looked hurt , but still shook his head . " Come home when you're done playing . " " We haven't even started . " 08:43 Chapter 8 A sense of vengeful satisfaction rose in me . " How about you go buy me a box of condoms ? And bring it up . " Tears welled up in Darian's eyes . " Get strawberry flavor . If you don't , I promise you'll never see me again . " He dug his nails into the back of his hand , leaving deep marks . My heart ached in that old , familiar way . " Forget it if you won't ... " " I'll go . " Rodrick and I sat in the living room waiting . " Why do this to him ? " " I don't know . " He brushed my hair aside and held me gently . " Roxanne , why not give me a real chance ? I want to be with you . " I'll help you move on , slowly . " " Okay . " Moving on sounded so good . I didn't want my heart getting the best of me anymore . And honestly , I was happy with Rodrick . I was in his arms when Darian knocked on the door . He stood there with the box . " Not leaving ? " " Okay . " Darian turned away step by step . Rodrick closed the door and threw the box in the trash . " Get some sleep . " I nodded and lay down on the bed , still dressed . Rodrick patted my back until I quickly fell asleep . But I dreamed of Darian all night . 08:43 288 Vouchers Chapter 8 298 Vouchers Memories from childhood until now flashed through my mind , ending with the ring slipping down the drain . I jolted awake and opened the door . Darian was there , eyes red . " The ring is gone , Darian . " He panicked and covered my mouth . " Don't say that , Roxie . I got you a diamond ring . " A huge pink diamond shone brightly . " Not this one . " And you're not the one I want anymore , Darian . " He couldn't hold back anymore and broke down sobbing . It turned out that the ending wasn't about some big fight . It was waking up one day and realizing nothing was the same anymore . " You should go . " I looked at him calmly . " Roxie , I can wait . Please , give me one more chance . " " But I can't wait anymore . " I wanted so badly to leave this pain behind . I wanted to be happy . " Darian , I waited too long . And now , I just can't wait any more , " I muttered to myself . 08:43