His eyes, which had been full of affection just minutes before, were now ice cold.

Kayla panicked and shook her head. "I … I didn’t do it."

"You didn’t?" Xavier’s eyes grew even frostier. "My mother would never force me to get engaged to you out of the blue."

"I … I truly have no idea." Tears welled up in Kayla’s eyes. She said weakly, "I only found out yesterday that Jasmine was throwing an engagement party for us. I’m not lying to you."

Indeed, she hadn’t known anything. When Monica had told her the news, she'd been so happy that she hadn't been able to sleep the entire night. She'd gotten up early in the morning to dress up, wanting to be the prettiest fiancée in the world. But Xavier hadn't glanced at her for longer than a second throughout the party. Now he was looking at her as if she were some sort of enemy.

Kayla grew even more miserable as her thoughts spiraled. Her tears rolled down her cheeks, and she grasped at Xavier’s clothes.

"I really like you, Xavier. Please be n