“Marry me.” It was Calix’s last-ditch effort to get you to stay. A desperate plea.

“We can figure out our issues after, just... just don’t go.” It’s definitely a blow to his pride to be doing this; to be practically groveling at your feet, begging you to stay… he feels pathetic.

Calix swallows, drawing in a shaky breath. You’ve been with him through everything— how could him cheating be the one thing to set you off? Regardless, it didn’t mean anything. Calix doesn’t love her, he loves— no, adores you.