94- A Proper Proposal

94- A Proper Proposal
After a few days staying at Aunt’s place, we returned home. 

I told Roy that we are coming back and said he will pick me up from the airport but the person I last wanted to see came to pick me up. 

Lucien. 

I frowned and rolled my eyes at him.

"Look Garnet, I know you are angry at me but you are going to start your life anew. I don't want anything bad to be present between us. It never was anyways-” 

I cut him off furiously, “Never anything!? Then why did you come after me?”

“I am not obliged to answer that. Sorry. Plus, that is not important.” He sighed and God knows what must be going through his sinister mind.

“You are going to be my sister-in-law and I am really sorry about all those things I did to you but can we start things anew. Just the way our relationship should be?" He asked desperately. 

I looked at him for about a minute. He said sincerely, his eyes reflect only desperation. I passed him a faint smile and nodded.

"Thank you so much." he said in enthusiasm. I chuckled and shook my head.

"Anyways, Where is Roy? Did he tell you about us to your parents?" I asked.

"First, I don't know where he is. He just wants me to pick you up and drop you at your home. Second, Only I knew about this. Third, I came to kidnap Mini Garnet for a few hours." I narrowed my eyes and stopped in my tracks.

"What do you mean by kidnap?" I asked.

"What I said. Me and Mini Garnet will go to the orphanage and I will drop you at home."

"And what about Mini- I mean Eri?" I asked.

"Lesley and her will be back in a few hours.".

"Wait Lesley- OUCH!" Someone slapped me hard over my back. 

“Bitch!" I yelled at her, gaining attention to see who assaulted me badly. I rubbed my hand over my back, glaring at Lesley who was laughing.

"It's your punishment, you didn't tell me about this. Thanks to this devil who told me. But I want full details from you." I continued to curse under my breath and finally said.

"I was about to come back but you."

"Oh, then that's good. You can go home." She said, taking Eri's hand.

"Why would I go home?" I asked.

"Because I said so." Lesley said and dragged us.

"By the way, woman, What do you mean by Devil?" Lucien asked, arching an eyebrow at Lesley.

"I meant what I said."

"Right, Snake." He mumbled.

"Better than you." She mocked.

"Lower than me." he retorted. They both chuckled and shook their heads.

"By the way, Lucien, do you even know where Mr. Layne is?" Lesley asked teasingly, looking at me.

"Maybe," He shrugged with a smirk.

"What are you guys hiding from me?" I asked sternly but they both said at the same time,

"Nothing." I sighed and looked out of the window.

They dropped me outside with my stuff alone. I cursed under my breath and took the luggage and opened the door. The moment I took a step inside, I was greeted by the shower of petals. 

A chuckle escaped my lips. I didn't expect it. I thought Roy might be here and they wanted to let us spend some time together but I didn't expect a surprise. 

I close the door behind me. The curtains didn't let the light come inside. 

The place was ignited by candles. I smiled widely and walked inside. Balloons were spread everywhere, candles made everything so romantic. I walked close and saw a note on the table,

'Welcome home, Love.' I smiled widely. 

“Roy?” 

I never heard him calling any place a home so it made me feel so good. I looked here and there as my eyes fell on a teddy bear, holding a heart which says; 'I love you' I giggled and found a note there too.

'These three words cannot explain my love for you.'

My heart flutters in happiness. Elation rushed in my veins. The feeling of joy filled me. I felt so blessed.

I walked to my room and saw a big present on my bed. I walked closer and took off the wrap. I opened the box and found another box in it. I took off its wrap too and found another box. 

I laughed a little and finally when the small box came I found a ring box in it. When I opened it, it was empty. 

My smile faded and I felt disheartened that there was nothing in it. 

“Hey, it’s not-” I sighed and turned only to see Roy behind me, bending on one knee offering me the box. 

Looking so aesthetically pleasing to one's desire in that maroon shirt and black jeans along with those messy hairs which made him look more exquisite. 

I gasped and put my hand over my mouth. He smiled and began to say,

"Garnet, At that time, I thought about telling my parents about you but in the end I came up with the answer; when you are not here then why will I do it? We'll do it together and also I haven't proposed to you the way I should so here you go.." 

He took a deep breath and began to say with deep emotions of love. “How many times are you going to confess, My dear, Roy?” I laughed.

"As long as I can, Garnet, I want my days to start and end with you so that your presence can make every moment of my life more beautiful. I want to break all those boundaries that pushed me away from you and break those restraints. Here I am with the desire to be yours eternally because you have become my sky and my breath.” I smiled, suppressing my laugh in his third confession.

“Starting our lives anew with those emotions of love we yearned and those strong strings which can never be torn. And my devotion to you because you are the man I cherish, sharing my pain and now I want to share my smile with you too, Roy Layne.” I grinned, when he confessed I should share the in-depth words of my mind as well.

“Roy, you have given my life a beautiful symphony. I am sorry to interrupt your confession but we both loved and you should know how you saved me, how you gave me life. How I chose you over this world.” I whispered, intertwining my fingers with his awareness that nothing could be a definition of perfection apart from this.

“I love you, Roy, more than anything in the world. And the name my last breath will speak would be yours. Can you give me the honor of receiving the gratification of calling you as mine and becoming yours?” I asked, sinking in his love, disregarding all shores only to live in him.

“Garnet, Can I be yours forever?" 

“Roy, Can I be yours forever?” We both asked simultaneously. 

To say I am happy would be an understatement. It was like all the blessing and happiness knocking on my door and intoxicating me in that sweet rapture I used to imagine in my dreams. 

The dream I used to spend countless nights feeling became real and gave me the blissful feeling. 

Kissing his neck, letting out a tear of intense joy. Evoking a sensation of endless ecstasy in me. Delighted by his sweet surprise, I remained like that.

"I love you, Garnet." He whispered.

"I love you too, Roy." I whispered back and pulled away a little. 

He took out a ring, it was so beautiful. It was made of white gold and a sapphire fixed in the center, it shined just like his eyes.

He took my hand and slid the ring in my finger. I smiled shyly and lowered my head feeling abashed. He kissed my hands and said,

"Garnet Layne... I like the way it sounds... Only if you want to. I love Garnet Beth too.." He said in his usual sugar-coated tone. 

"When you have stolen my heart, my love, take my last name too." I said timidly and chuckled. He moved close and cupped my cheeks,

"Garnet Layne," he said. I smiled and kissed his hand. 

"I am so happy." I said faintly.

"Me too." He said.

We then stood up and he said,

"Well, I am just good with my words so I gave it my all. I am glad you began to say in between because I forgot the middle place.” He laughed a little, looking around.

“Also, this surprise thing might be a bit difficult. I have never done this, you know, just seduction. " He said nervously. I giggled and kissed his cheeks.

"It's amazing. Besides, it must be hard to write a proposal speech a second time." I joked. 

"Hey, I agree I wrote it this time but back then at the airport, I said what my heart told me."

"I know." I winked. He chuckled and hugged me from behind and kissed my neck.

"Now that's what you call a proper proposal."