Arletta Jessica McDowell POV

"Lizzy, would you be willing if I asked you to the next level for our relationship?"

Sammy's questions confused me even more. Why did he not just get to the point? "What do you mean? I do not understand?"

Sammy looked at me with concern; honestly, he had never acted like this before. I wondered what my boyfriend really thought about our relationship until he said that.

"Lizzy, I want us to get married, but not anytime soon. Give me some time to prove that I can succeed without the help of my parents, then after that, I will propose you."

I was wide-eyed when I...