Agon

Tony stared at Jeanne in horror. Yes, it was leap year, but he had never expected that on leap day she would propose. She knew that their relationship had been because of an op. Why had she decided to propose now?

“You know it’s tradition that on leap day, a man can’t refuse a woman’s marriage proposal.” Jeanne stated calmly, a slight uptick to her lips.

“You can’t be serious. We haven’t even seen each other since the terrible end to the NCIS operation and now you’re proposing?”

“Yep. I’ve had some time to think it over and I realized that even though you were playing a role, our connection was real. I think we could really make this work.”

Tony’s mouth dropped open in shock. This woman was crazy. He couldn’t believe the words coming out of her mouth.

It was true that Tony had real feelings for her, but that was last year. He’d gotten over her already. He didn’t want to marry her. This really was a hate-love agon.

Fortunately, for Tony’s piece of mind, Jeanne smiled brightly and tossed over her shoulder as she left, “Now, you know what it feels like to have your emotions played with.”