Chapter 136: Marry Me

Arianna wanted to scream but her sixth sense made her calm again. No one can hurt her and the voice whispered “Stay calm sister”

“Naughty” Arianna whispered. He brought her a little distance and paused. He suddenly retreated. At this time, everyone was smiling broadly.

They could read what was written. Only Arianna doesn’t know yet. Suddenly, a spotlight shone upon her and Jace appeared from the dark.

He glared at her and Arianna’s heart almost skipped its beats. He looked different and cuter than she saw him a while ago.

His hair seemed to have just been cut and styled. His ocean blue eyes glared at her in innocence and love. His face seemed to have been touched with beauty products.

He looked cute in a plain shirt and pants. He went on a kneel and opened a box before her. That was when everything made sense to her.

He left the contest, so he came to arrange for this. He said he would be with her at the dinner and it’s really true. He had been waiting for her and Richard is his co accomplice in this.

“I have hurt you greatly in the past.

I made you sob I caused you pain and sleepless nights I almost drove you to an untimely end.

I apologise for everything I was ignorant I was blind I was wrong on every side I looked for what was not lost I almost lost a friend and a lover I would have wept all my life But life gave me a chance I am ready to take the right path To walk the rest of my life with you To be your lifelong companion Please Marry me, my love…

Arianna’s eyes welled up in tears, her face glowed with joy and she couldn’t bring herself to say yes.

“Just say yes Aria” it’s the excited voice of Genesis. The lights around were dim but the spotlight made Jace and Arianna the centre of attraction.

Arianna’s tears dropped and she simply stretched her left hand and Jace slipped the ring through it. It’s a pure diamond ring and the name inscribed on it was Arianna.

“Yes, I will, sure I will…” She couldn’t complete her words when she pulled Jace up and kissed him.

The lovers were kissing each other passionately as everywhere went up with light. They didn’t let go, until everyone started applauding them.

Arianna forced the kiss to a stop and glanced at the ring on her finger. It’s glittering and in the box was still its diamond necklace and a pendant.

“Congratulations Aria. You’ve got three congratulations just this evening. Jace, it’s up to you to sum it up tonight” Richard teased.

“Her day has been hectic, I won’t bother her tonight”Jace declared, circling his hand around her waist, he directed her to take seat.

“Good for you. But that’s definitely not me” Richard teased, chuckling aloud. Everyone also smiled and sat round a huge dining table.

Everyone congratulated Arianna. Jane and Adrian Delmark said they hope they’ll get married soon.

Jace said when Arianna is ready he would be ready too. Everyone nodded, glad that he considers Arianna’s opinion as the ultimate determinant of when their wedding will be fine.

They sat round in a circular way. Tessa squeezed herself and sat on the side of Richard while Genesis sat on the other side.

Arianna couldn’t stop glancing at the ring. It looked good on her finger. Without being told, everyone knew the ring worth a fortune.

They kept casting glances at each other. Genesis looked forward to when Richard was going to propose to her. She doesn’t know how excited she would be that day Once she looked forward to Analdo proposing to her but he never did. Now, he’s happy and probably has his second baby. Will she get a chance with Richard?

Richard seemed to understand Genesis’ mood. He glanced at Genesis and saw her lost. She seemed to be thinking far.

He reached his hand to her from under the table and held it “When dad’s campaign is over, I told you, that we will be getting married. Besides, I have a plan as well, huh?” Richard said and Genesis nodded with a smile.

The dinner was over and they were having a desert when Genesis stood up and excused herself. It wasn’t quite a few minutes, Tessa also excused themselves.

“I don’t like that woman around me” Arianna snapped at Richard immediately Tessa stood up. What the hell is Richard doing with two women at a time.

“I can’t help it,” Richard shrugged. He had already told Tessa to stay away from them already. He hopes she respects herself and does so.

“Draw the line and let her know her boundaries. Or are you still in love with her?” Arianna asked, Richard wouldn’t raise his head.

“Are you in love with two women at a time?” Jane asked and Richard sighed “I don’t know why you both are asking me the same question. Only Genesis is my girlfriend. Tessa is my ex” Richard gnawed.

Arianna squinted. Richard is trying to stay faithful to Genesis. But somewhere in his heart, he still loves Tessa very much. He is still in love with her.

“Don’t hurt Gene. If you do, I’ll never forgive you” Arianna warned.