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Vincentius Dante
IT WAS the next morning. I woke up feeling eager and nervous. Today, I had to propose Bellamy to be my other half. I know I should've done this earlier but this one was going to be a special one for her. She deserves not only this but worth more. I was currently in my office sipping my coffee as Dorian was explaining to me about today's arrangements.
"King, the hut is made. In the afternoon we will go and arrange the rest of the things. I've also arranged a candlelight dinner for both of you. Instead of illuminating the whole area with lights, I told the vendors to light candles," Dorian told me the little change of plan.
Impressed by the changes I agreed with it. I wanted the time to go fast so that I could finally be on my knees and propose my love.
I haven't yet decided what I'll say and honestly, I don't plan on doing it too I just want to say the words that will come to me when I'll see her face. I am so thankful for the moon goddess to bless me with such a gift.
I thought back to the time when I was cursed. I was incompetent to love anyone, even my family. I was cursed to not feel the bond but here I am, I surpassed everything. I conquered what was forbidden for me. I conquered love.
And seeing myself now has only taught me one thing which is: that love is power. If you succeed in conquering love then no power on earth can defeat you.
I walked into my room and locked the door. My room was soundproof which made sure that nobody could hear me from outside. I stared at myself in the mirror as I cleared my throat, wanting to begin my practice. I was currently practicing the words that I wanted to say to Bellamy. I know I decided to say the words that'll come to me at that time but a little practice won't hurt it might polish my words or my proposal.
"Bellamy, ever since you entered my life, my life has been nothing but blissful," I said to the mirror in front of me. I instantly grimaced in distaste. That sounded so formal, scratch that. I thought to my self.
"You're an angel that has made the cold devil feel the warmth," I thought of another saying but yet again shook my head disapprovingly. That is beyond cheesy.
"You're not only my mate, but you're also the whole damn internal universe that is growing inside of me daily." This was considering. It sounded much more genuine and from the heart.
"Brother, that is not the way. If you could've asked me earlier, I would've gladly given you lessons. And honestly, you can ask for it now." A voice from beside me made me startled. I looked towards the window from where the voice came and I saw none other than my younger brother, Lukas.
"How did you get in?" I asked him about getting straight to the point.
"Oh, I came in when you were saying those overly corny lines, wait, what were they? Yeah, you're an angel and I am your devil, let's collide and make hell," Lukas said exaggerating the last part as he does.
"I never said that," I defended myself and tried to push him out of the room.
"Hey, hey. I can give you some tips on how to get the girl! Besides, Bellamy is already head over heels for you, it wouldn't take much for her to say yes to you." Lukas protested as I started kicking him out of the room.
"One, I already have the girl. Two, I am proposing her, I am not asking her for those lame dates and third, I'd rather go to Hernandez for the tips than stand here and ask from you" I said as I rolled my eyes.
I would never go to Hernandez because he has no experience in all this. I mean I too have zero experience but it wouldn't look nice if I ask my younger brother to give me classes on how to impress a girl.
I looked at the clock and my eyes widened. Somehow two hours had already passed. It was now two in the afternoon. I had to check upon Dorian to see if he did everything that I asked him to do. I exited my room and was about to collide into Bellamy when I gained my posture. She looked at me amused.
"What's gotten you in a rush?" She asked as she featured showed how funny all this meant to her.
I smiled and said, "You'll see." With that, I walked away leaving a much confused Bellamy who was trying to get a hold of my words. I saw Genevieve entering the living room. I first went to her to give her the task to make Bellamy ready sharp by six. I wouldn't want us to miss the beautiful sunset.
"Sister, make sure that Bellamy is ready by six. Remember the beach that Dorian discovered?" Her eyes lit at the mention of the beach. My sister has seen the beach and even knows how much beauty it held.
"Yes, the same beach. And you remember it's sunsets right? I don't want us to miss that since I'll be on my knees when the sun is halting downwards," I told her. Genevieve promised me that she'll make my mate ready by dot 6.
I mind linked Dorian and asked him for the update. I can mind linking my family and my pack members but I can't mind link Bellamy because I haven't marked her mine yet. Once I mark her, she'll attain all those abilities like mine.
What is the update, Dorian? I mind linked him.
King, we are done. Just some last minute adjustments. He replied.
I knew I could rely on my beta for such events. Dorian was my right hand. Even though I am not expressive to him yet he knows what is going on in my mind and how I feel about certain things.
Time passed swiftly and I saw myself tying the bow around my neck. I was wearing a black tuxedo with a red bow. My hair was sleekly gelled causing them to look sharp and clean. I looked nice.
I could easily compliment myself because today was the first time that I tried looking nice. I locked the chain onto my neck that my mother had given me when I was declared the king.
The chain was made up of gold, it was given to my mother when she gave birth to me. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, mother had to give birth to me in the restricted zone of the Eastern forest.
Since then no one stepped in the forest. The forest was confined and locked as it held so much power that it could easily kill anyone. But someone, probably Lukas told me that he saw my mate waltzing in the same restricted area and she felt attracted to it.
Even Lukas couldn't withstand that power for long. When he entered the restricted area he felt a course of pain entering his body and wanting to rip his insides to shreds. When he came back home, he fell on the ground and remained unconscious for days to regain his strength.
I looked at the clock and it read 5:30 pm. I only had half an hour left.
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Bellamy Rose
Princess Genevieve was with me helping me dress up for something that Vincent had arranged. Something inside me told me that he had planned a date, which was so sweet of him. The dress that was given to me by Vincent hugged my body perfectly showing the right amount of curves. It was fitting from the upper side and flowed beautifully from the lower side.
Genevieve was currently curling my hair. My hair was of normal length, they were naturally curly so Genevieve didn't have to do extra effort to it. She pinned the sides of my hair beautifully creating a puffed look. Next, she told me that she won't do my makeup boldly because she complimented that I was a natural beauty.
She only applied a thick layer of mascara to lift them so that my eye color could pop. Next, she applied a maroon lipstick and said that I looked like an angel.
"If I was Vincent, I would stare at you for hours and my eyes would still not get tired of seeing you like this. Bellamy, you have no idea how beautiful you look," She complimented and I blushed like usual.
"Papa says that I am a carbon-copy of my mother," I replied as I looked at her through the mirror.
She smiled,"Well, I can't imagine how beautiful you're mother would be. But one thing that I can imagine is that seeing you this happy makes her soul more peaceful and of course, happy," She said and I smiled at how loving her response was.
"Will Vincent like this?" I said gesturing to myself and contemplating whether this would go good or not.
"Trust me, sweetheart, I know my brother. When he sees something as precious as you, he wouldn't be able to tear his gaze off from you and more so, he wouldn't be able to restrain himself," She winked at it and I felt the blood rushing to my cheeks. I knew I looked like a tomato by now.
"Vincent would be here any minute now. Do you want me to click some pictures of you? Wait, let's do a photoshoot of you," She said as she unlocked her phone from my nightstand. Genevieve instructed me all the poses and I tried my level best to do them.
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Vincentius Dante
5:59 pm The clock stated.
I was nervous.
I couldn't help myself by looking at the clock every second. And soon as the clock hit 6, I saw myself standing outside Bellamy's room. I heard faint voices from inside. It seemed as if my sister had transformed into a photographer as she directed Bellamy on how to pose. Saving my poor mate from my sister's wrath I knocked on the door.
My sister opened the door. She wiggled her eyebrows at me and smiled wickedly. My sister was differently a slight version of Lukas. She swiftly moved aside and revealed my mate.
I was breathless for a second. I felt as if all the air from my lungs seemed to vanish away. My heart froze and all my eyes could see the beautiful soul standing in front of us. She walked towards me and my heartbeat quickened.
Her heels clicking on the floor added rhythm to soft music that played inside my breath. I felt myself in a fantasy world. She looked everywhere except for me, something that she does when she feels nervous.
Her eyes when finally looked into mine made me more aware of the situation that was about to occur within an hour. Bellamy wasn't beautiful with tons of makeup and with a cakey face, how other women seem to find it gorgeous instead she was beautiful in her natural way.
She was far more stunning than a catwalk model. Something radiated from within that rendered her irresistible to me. I would tell the Moon Goddess countess times that the woman standing in front of me is nothing but a masterpiece.
"Let's go?" I could barely make my words audible that came more of a question. She nodded and walked towards me making my eyes subconsciously rake over herself. I intertwined our hands as I whispered how beautiful she looked in her ears. She blushed which added more essence to her beauty.
Without getting disrupted I walked with her towards the car and signaled the driver to take us to our destined destination. The driver nodded from the rearview mirror and our journey started.
"Come on, please tell me where we're going." She kept on insisting me to tell her about the place where I was taking her and I at all times shook my head and remained quiet. During the whole car journey, I couldn't help but steal glances of her. She looked like a beautiful angel. I was so thankful for the moon goddess.
When I felt that we were close to the beach, I took out a cloth from my suit pocket and gestured Bellamy to move forward so that I could tie the knot softly on her eyes to blindfold her.
At first, she was hesitant but something stirred in her eyes that she willingly let herself move forward and told me to tie it. She trusted me. I softly tied the blindfold and held her hands tightly, not harshly but tight enough to make her feel protected.
When we reached the beach I couldn't help but feel proud of Dorian who arranged such a beautiful sight. I was again awed by the beach's beauty. Not letting Bellamy wait for more, I stood in front of her shielding her view with myself as I untied the blindfold. She opened her eyes letting it adjust, she then looked at me fuzzing her eyebrows and I swiftly moved aside.
I saw Bellamy gasp in shock as she covered her mouth with her hand and subconsciously whispered 'beautiful' at the view before her.
And I agreed with her as I looked at her, at my view at my soon to be wife.
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Chapter forty one!
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