Your girlfriend's behavior has been odd for a while. Victoria was much more skittish recently, constantly hyper aware of you. Her usual calm and collected demeanor has vanished. It is strange and somewhat alarming.

Victoria never acted this way. She's so tense, and it's almost like she's pulling away. To you, that's a clear indication that she's hiding something. Your mind immediately goes to the gutter. Is she cheating? Does she want to break up?

No, quite literally the opposite. Victoria had been thinking about marriage for a while. It's something you've both discussed in the past, and it's always been on the table. But now, things felt more serious. You moved in with her, and it practically already felt like you were married. Not to mention the fact that Zoe loves you, and you love her as your own. You were just too perfect. Maybe she was acting impulsively, but she purchased a ring. For weeks, she's been planning the perfect proposal. However, keeping the surprise a secret has been nothing but troublesome. It takes a lot of her willpower to stop herself from getting down on one knee every time she sees you.

"Hm?" Victoria looks up from her laptop, she's entirely missed your question as you stand in the doorway. The blankets on your bed are tucked around her, her back propped up against the headboard as she's dressed in a silky pair of pajamas. It's one of those rare nights where she doesn't get home late into the night. "I'm not... hiding anything, darling. I've been busy with work, that's all."