SEX WITH THE VIRGIN MAID by KIARI HORSFALL

Taking The Next Step "What do you think of this?" Bryce asked Max who was busily flipping through the papers on his desk as if his life depended on it. He had noticed that his best friend has been incredibly busy these past few weeks with work and business travels that he couldn't help but pity him. Regardless of his whore side, Max had always been a hard worker and takes his job seriously. "Do you think that Hera will like it?" Max looked at him wearily but his face is quickly replaced with shock, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets when he saw what Bryce was trying to show him. It was a goddamn engagement ring in a beautiful jewelry box. Max couldn't believe it. "Y-You want to propose to Hera? You want to get married?" Bryce smiled cheerfully when he noticed that he had gotten Max's full attention. "Yeah. I've spoken to the sisters at the convent and I've made my intentions known to them. They gavetheir blessings too." "This is a huge step Bryce, even for you." Max reminded him, standing up from his chair. "I know how unsettling this topic of marriage and commitment has always been for you so are you really sure that you want to do this?" "Yes." He answered proudly. His features glowing positively. "Hera makesa better person and i want to spend the rest of my life with her. It's crazy, i know but i don't see myself existing without her anymore." "The whole incident that happened recently opened my eyes to see the bigger picture. I was so scared to loose her Max and I decided then and there that I'll do anything to keep this woman by my side for as long as i can. Forever if possible." "She makeshappy Max and now that we're having a baby together, i want to take this step forward with her." He added with a huge smile on his face. "I want to experience all the joy and happiness that comes with being a husband and a father and i really hope that you'll supportin this." "Of course!" Max mused in pride. "I'll support you for as long as i live. You're my best man and I'm happy that you've found a woman like Hera. She suits you." "So when do you plan on proposing?" "I spoke to the sisters at the convent and Hera's birthday is coming up soon in a couple of weeks so I'll do it then." He announced. "What's better than a double surprise right?" "If you put it that way." Max mused. "But for what is worth, i know that Hera will like it regardless of what you do. That woman is as much as in love with you as you are with her." "I hope so." Bryce lets out a deep breath. "She has been feeling down a lot lately and i know that it's not just because of the pregnancy or the hormones flying around." He started. "She feels guilty for not defining our relationship before all of this happened and i want to reassure her that everything will be okay. I know that she lovesand our baby very much but i also know that she doesn't want to stray far away from her roots." "She believes in marriage before starting a family as a couple and i want her to have all of that. She deserves to have everything that she has ever wished for and I'd do anything to make it happen." He deadpanned.

Max shook his head admiringly. "Who would've thought that my friend would be so matured one day. Just look at you. You've cso far. You sound like a dad." Bryce put back the little box into his pockets carefully. "Thank you. I can't wait for you to experience all of this too. You're one person that I'm rooting for." "Pffft!" Max scoffed and resumed his original position on his chair. "I've told you already that I'm not interested in finding a woman or settling down. I'm happy that you've found your happily ever after Bryce but that doesn't mean i want the sthing." "We're different people with different lifestyles. Besides, Life is too short to commit to one woman." He picked up a bottle of water from his table and opened it. "Why have one when you can have them all? That was our motto and since you've be doing decided to settle down, I've us both a favor by keeping the candle burning brightly." He smirked with a raised brow.

Bryce rolled his eyes tiredly at Max. He was pretty much aware of the reason why Max would never be interested in settling down but he hopes that one day, he would also see the light just like he has.

Max was a very private person and if he wasn't his close friend, he wouldn't even know about the things that goes on in his life and in as much as he understood, he sometimes wishes that Max would talk to him like he mostly does but that was impossible and he wouldn't force him to. Although they both knew that they would always be there for each other in their own way.

"I spoke to Nella." He said changing the subject and Max gave him a look, urging him to go on. "She's leaving the country for good." "And you're worried?"

"No. She needs this and I'm very happy that she decided to take this step for her happiness. He went on. "After everything that has happened, i just want to relax and enjoy the rest of my life with Hera. I don't want any more complications." "Good for her." He answered uninterested. "I still don't know why you both refused to get along. We were friends at spoint, all three of us." Max indulged him. "No we weren't.

She wanted to be your friend so

badly and i wasn't cut out for all the the negative energy flying around. I ΟΠΤ can't believe you didn't lock her up. I N won't be surprised of she actually pushed Hera. She's more than capable of doing that."

"Hera denied her doing that so i can't do anything but succumb to her wishes. Besides, she's gone for good and don't want to escalate things. The only thing i care about right now is my soon to be wife and unborn child." "Lucky you." Yeah, he was lucky and he couldn't wait to propose to Hera as soon as he could. Hopefully, she agrees to marry him.