His proposal, delivered in such a casual manner, felt more like their usual banter than a life-changing question.
The moment Alexis stirred, Leonel caught her hand, his voice rough with emotion.
âAlexis, I mean it.
â
Alexis looked into his eyes, struggling for words.
Finally, she managed to speak.
âIsnât this too sudden?â
Leonelâs smile was gentle.
âYouâre already wearing the engagement ring.
And if you desire something more romantic, I can make that happen.
But first, you have to say yes.
â
âAnd if I donât agree, you wonât make the arrangements, right?â
Alexis playfully challenged him.
A light chuckle escaped him, tinged with delight.
Alexis found herself momentarily speechless.
Leonel then asked, âAre you surprised? Come on, whatâs your answer?â
Alexisâ response came with less hesitation.
âAlright, go ahead and arrange it.
â
âIâm actually going to do it,â Leonel affirmed.
Alexis truly cared for Leonel and had long harbored thoughts of marrying him.
His proposal might have been abrupt, but she didnât hesitate to accept.
She did, however, feel a bit caught off guard.
Leonelâs smile broadened.
âIâve been stuck with you since kindergarten.
Whoâs really at a disadvantage here?â
Alexis let out a playful snort.
âBut youâre the one who left halfway through.
â
âIâm right here.
Alexis, do you really need to bring up that old skeleton in my closet again?â Leonel asked with a hint of playfulness.
âAbsolutely! Iâll remember it for as long as I live,â Alexis replied, her tone laced with mock seriousness.
Their banter, though framed as a complaint, carried a comfortable and sweet undercurrent.
Soon, the news of their upcoming marriage reached their families.
Mark and Cecilia made a special trip from Czanch to discuss the wedding date and various arrangements with Waylen and Rena.
While Leonel engaged in discussions with them, Alexis found herself with a bit more freedom to relax.
The wedding date was fixed for June.
As June swiftly approached, Alexis expressed her bewilderment.
âWhy are we having the wedding so soon? Itâs going to be so hot, and wearing a wedding dress in this heat will be uncomfortable.
â
Initially, Alexis suspected it was Waylenâs suggestion.
However, Rena soon clarified, âIt was actually Leonelâs idea.
He said he wanted to marry you as soon as possible.
â