Chapter 5: The proposal

Cole

“I swear cupcake if you don’t stop singing right now, I am going to kiss you until you are breathless” I grumbled

We are in the car driving towards the location where I had planned a surprise for her. It’s been 20 minutes driving and all this time Clara has been singing the songs on the playing on the radio irrespective if she knew the lyrics or not. And let’s just say she does not have the most melodies voice when it comes to singing. I mean she is a Nightingale when she screams for my name in bed but right now, she makes me wish I was deaf

I had one hand on the wheel while another hand was held by Clara pretending it to be a microphone, I managed to keep up with her singing for the first 5 minutes but now I am losing my patience

And just so you know I am a very patient guy

I have been begging her to stop for a while now but Clara did not give any heed to my pleading or my warning. So, I complied with what I told her earlier, I twisted my hand in Clara’s hand so now I am holding her hand in my and pulled her by the wrist and crashed my lips on hers. Clara’s eyes widen at the sudden attack of mine on her. She was so engrossed in her ‘concert’ that she did not notice I had already pulled over our car by the side of the highway. 

After some time, Clara begins to tap on my chest with her free hand as she was in need of air but I ignored her assault, I would pleasurable accept physically assault by her anytime over her ear-piercing singing. However, as I felt her hand moving down, I quickly caught her other hand in mine and held it in the same hand I had her first-hand in. I slide my free hand around her waist to pull her as much as possibly closer to my chest. 

I could see her face turn red to reader by the time I let go of her lips finally, I watched her mesmerized as she was gasping for air with her eyes closed all the while her chest heaving up and down. I rubbed small circles on her back to calm her down guilty that I got her all worked up and not guilty at the same time as I watched as she sucked in the air greedily. After a minute or two she opened her eyes and I knew for sure I am not guilty because I would do anything to watch he like this again.

And I was more relived and shocked when she winked at me “That was hot” she said

“It was?” I questioned grinning, however the way it rolls off my tongue makes it sound more of a statement than a question. I turned back to the road and started to drive again and Clara thankfully settled with her chit chats which I was cool with

After more than 10 minutes of the ride, we arrived at the destination, I got out of the car and walked to the other side to help Clara out. Our fingers were intertwined with mine as I walked her into the villa.

This is one of Dave’s properties he has here. I hope he does not get the wind I am using it today or there will be many questions asked which I do not wish to answer

 Clara’s mouth fell open as she saw the interior of the villa however when she saw the decorated deck which was facing the beach, she was left speechless. The deck was lit with crisscross fairy lights overhead almost blending with the beautiful stars, the table in the center with two chairs on either side. The wine bottle on the center of the table and food covered with a cloche she grinned eyeing as if she already knew what was beneath it. There was a blanket spread on the floor with numerous pillows around it in one of the corners. It looked comfy and cozy.

It is kind of going to be our last date here in this city, so why not make it the most romantic

“It’s beautiful, baby” Clara squealed and kissed my cheeks as she turned in my arms making me chuckle nodding my head at her cuteness. I pulled a chair for her making her sit before settling in the chair on the other side.

“Ready for the meal?” Clara nodded eagerly when I asked her

As soon as I picked the cloche in front of her, Clara gave the biggest smile with all her dazzling teeth which I know is for the food in front of her and not me. Her eyes adoring the chicken alfredo

Can someone get jealous of food?

“Chicken alfredo! I love you so much baby” she exclaimed already picking up her cutlery

“More than your chicken alfredo?” I questioned her with a wicked look plastered on my face.

“Oh…no no that was for alfredo. This right here is my baby” she said shrugging her shoulder. Soon she moaned as she put her fork in her mouth. I swear I could not get anymore jealous of food.

“OH, so chicken alfredo over me, huh?” I huffed raising his eyebrow playfully

I know this is suppose to be a joke but still here I am getting all worked up 

“Maybe” she answered stuffing her mouth with some more food not even glancing towards me, her complete attention on her food. 

“Silly” I chucked and moved my hand towards Clara’s face and cleaned the sauce she just got on the corner of her lips with my thumb and put the thumb in my mouth licking it.

Clara watched me do that and blushed calling me out shaking her head “Pervert”

“Only for my cupcake” I winked and pour some wine into the glass for both of us.

After eating all the alfredo, she could, she asked me to dace on the her playlist which is full of some POP music, jumping around and singing only half of the lyrics we know. Dancing is out of my comfort zone but around her, I tend to have no barriers and always ready to experience new things with her for her

After dancing for a while completely exhausted, we lay beside each other on the blanket spread on the corner, our fingers entangled facing the twinkling sky “Do you think we will be able to spend time with each other when we go back to New York?” Clara questioned me gazing at the stars.

Truthfully, I have no idea our families are so strong we always have eyes on us. Media is always onto us to get some news. One mistake and our cover can be blown away

“We will baby. How am I supposed to stay away from my cupcake? And I will soon be talking to my parents about us” Clara’s head shot towards me at the mention of our parents 

“Are you sure?” I creased my brows at the question and sat up pulling her to get into the same position as mine and pulled her forward to sit on my lap, her front to my chest as I hugged her pulling her even closer if that was even possible.

“More than anything else in my life cupcake. I want you and will always want you to be by my side always and forever” I assured her staring right into her eyes

I have no doubt about my love for her  

Tears surfaced in Clara’s eyes as she heard me. She stirred in my arms and leaned more into me and kissed my lips pouring all her love. Tears still flowing from her eyes.

Well, this not how I imagined doing this but I guess it should work

I pulled away from the kiss and put my hand in my pocked to fetch the box I put there earlier “Will you be mine for forever cupcake?” I popped the question at her with hopeful eyes.

Staring into my eyes she nodded her head in a yes’ vigorously not even looking down at the box I pulled out from my pocket, I think she might have sprained her neck moving her head vigorously so I stopped and supported her neck with my other hand and crashed our lips again for a kiss

“Stupid. You forgot to open the box. hahaha” Clara laughed when she looked down after we broke our kiss, but her mouth fell open when I opened the box. It was a charm, the letter ‘C’ in silver with diamonds engraved on it. 

She looked back at me, I think she is speechless “I know that your mom’s bracelet means everything to you so what better to make it more special for you? And secondly, you would not be able to wear the ring on your finger back in New York and I did not want to propose with something you cannot wear, so a ‘C’ for Cole and Clara to put on the bracelet. Now I will always be with you my love” she just nodded still staring at me. 

I pulled the charm from the box and attached it to her bracelet and kissed her wrist before I pecked on her lips “I love you my cupcake” and said shifting myself to lie down again and pulled her along with me and fell asleep shortly gazing at the twinkly night above us