Maxine's Pov:
My eyes dilated in shock as I stared at the tiny, glittering ring before me, a whirlwind of confusion and disbelief that made my heart race.

At that moment, I felt numb and couldn't comprehend what was going on.

What was happening? Was I dreaming or something? 

Is Noah actually...

No; this is probably a dream.

"Maxine", his cold voice broke into my thoughts, and I shivered.

My legs wobbled as I suddenly felt a strong surge of energy. 

I was confused and perplexed. 

What's happening? How can Noah ask me to marry him? 

I mean...how? Why?

"What do you