As they sat in a quaint café, Victoria took a deep breath, her eyes locked onto Alexander's as she prepared to reveal the truth about their relationship. The weight of the impending confession pressed on her, and for a moment, she hesitated. In that brief pause, Alexander's expression shifted from curiosity to a hint of concern.
"Alexander, there's something I need to tell you," Victoria finally spoke, her voice steady but laced with a mixture of emotions.
Alexander, leaning forward, furrowed his brows, sensing the gravity of the conversation. "What is it, Victoria? You seem serious."
A heartbeat passed before Victoria's lips curved into a mischievous smile. "I was just joking."
The words hung in the air, and for a moment, there was silence. Alexander's expression shifted from concern to a mixture of confusion and relief. He blinked, processing the unexpected turn of events.
"A joke?" Alexander finally said, a skeptical tone in his voice.
