âHow can we build a relationship on a lie, Jeffrey? How can we move forward knowing how this started?â I grab her hand, and she lets me. I wait for our gazes to connect before I keep speaking. âIt wasnât a lie. Nothing I felt for you was a lie, Ariel. Were you lying about what you felt for me?â âNo.â âSo then, we both got what we wanted. Donât you realize that I did what I did because I never wanted to date any other girl, never wanted to use what I learned from you with anyone else? That everything I did with you was always about you? I just needed you to see it, to see me, to give me a chance to be something other than your friend, Ariel. I wanted to be your prince, and youâre the only girl I want to be my princess.â âGod, youâre so cheesy,â she says, tears filling her eyes, but a smile graces her lips. âYou love it. And I love you.â Her breath hitches. âI think I did from the first time you scowled at me and told me you werenât my sweetheart. So now Iâm just asking for the chance to love you for real, forever . . . as long as youâll have me.â Nice Guys Still Finish is coming March 2nd! What to expect: Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine Dating Coach Dirty Golden Retriever Hero The funny friend guy Smartest Men Alive Book Club Don't miss the end of The Ladies Who Brunch series! (Not necessary to read the entire series to read this book đ) #harlowjamesauthor #ladieswhobrunchseries #romcombooks #niceguysstillfinish #steamyreads #romancereadersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Co7df-cL3kY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=