The Proposal Game Winning My Rival's Heart

I had been with my boyfriend for five years, and every single anniversary, he proposed with a mystery box game.

This year was no different. Ethan set out nine identical boxes on the table.

"Chloe, pick the one with the ring, and I'll marry you."

My fingers tightened into fists as I pointed to the one in the middle.

He opened it, then patted my head gently.

"Babe, it's a gold necklace."

"Don't worry. We can always try again next year."

His best friend, Cole, chimed in with a smirk,

"Man, Chloe, your luck is seriously terrible."