Chapter 174 Yes

Chapter 174 Yes
“What do you want to play?” Maverick held Valencia’s hand; the two quietly nestled in each other’s embrace at the top of a building watching the sunset. Even though it was silent, the ambiance around them was sweet and romantic.
Valencia bit her lower lip and racked her brain. After spending five days on the island and experiencing all sorts of fun, including hiking and stargazing, what play has Valencia not experienced?
Suddenly, Valencia’s eyes lit up, and she responded, “Play the guitar.”
Maverick’s eyes softened, and he nodded without hesitation. He held her hand, and they both returned to the condo and straight to the music room.
A few minutes later, Maverick picked up a guitar and efficiently tuned it. He began to play freestyle. Although it was a freestyle, it had a sweet and soft melody that could make one immerse oneself in it. Had one not known better, one would have thought it was a composed song.
Valencia was astonished. What can this man not do?
Just listening to the tune made Valencia’s eyes soften and made her feel nostalgic. She shut her eyes, several memories coursing through her head.
The more she recalled, the more she gently began to hum a tune to the instrumental melody. Soon, she began to sing.
‘I made a decision—a big one
I knew that you were the one
I would risk the world
The world for us 'cause you are perfect and beautiful, my love
Sweet moments. Beautiful memories.
Little actions that make my day
Do you feel the same thing? Same as I feel for you?
Do you want the day to be beautiful and still like this?
Darling, I. I will love you for the rest of my life…’
Even though these two didn't practice or anything, it was as if they were connected by heart. Every beautiful melody was perfect and sweet, so much so that when the song was completed, there was an approving smile on their faces. It was as if they finally had someone that matched their ability.
There was no need for words. No actions could signify how the two had grown close to each other or how much they weighed in each other's hearts.
Maverick’s eyes softened; he carefully returned the guitar back to its position. He held the woman’s hand and placed a kiss on her forehead and proclaimed in a sincere voice, “Valencia, I love you. I love you so much. I really do.”
Before Valencia could say a word, Maverick carefully let go of her hand and rolled the wheelchair so he could stare into her eyes. He lowered his head and rubbed his eyes before saying, “Valencia, we have spent a beautiful moment in the past few days, and every day was so perfect, I wish it never came to an end. Just like the lyrics, can the world pause and stand still?
Although I wished I could be, I can’t continue to be selfish just like I have been all these past years.”
Maverick held Valencia’s hand and stared deeply into her eyes. “Valencia, you don’t have to accept me and be with me because you feel guilty about the accident and feel that it was something you have to do. Even if the past rewound, I’ll choose to save you and the kid first. I’m happy that doing so protected all of you and left you unhurt.
Valencia, I’m fine now, so you don’t have to worry. If you want to leave, I’ll let you go now, and I’ll respect your decision and never come after you.
Still, I’ll perform the quadruplet's father’s role and let them know it was my fault. They can blame me, not you….”
Valencia bit her lower lip, and a conflicting expression appeared on her face as if she was thinking about her decision. She interrupted with hesitation, “Then who will you settle with…”
A self-deprecating smile appeared on Maverick’s face, and he shook his head, a pang overwhelming his heart. Even without giving him a straightforward answer, Maverick already knew the answer the woman would choose.
It turns out Maverick still didn’t impress her or convince her enough for her to want to stay. “I already lost the woman who loved me the most; I can never settle with someone else in this life.”
In fact, Maverick knew he was being selfish; he brought the woman to the island to impress her and make her see how much he had changed so that when the time came, she would be willing to stay with him.
However, when some things are meant to be, no matter how time passes, they will still be. And that is Valencia and Maverick are…
Valencia nodded and bit her lower lip; tears pooled in her eyes, and she pressed her lips together. She held his eyes and stared into his eyes. “Maverick, these past few days have been the happiest moments of my life. Ever since I got together with you, it was as if everything in my life was meant to fall in place; everything is perfect. But it’s just as you say.”
Valencia took a deep breath and parted her lips. Unable to bear the sight of seeing her reject him, Maverick shut his eyes.
Upon seeing this, Valencia’s lips curved up, and she had a thought: he’s so cute. “I think it’s best for me to say yes because I can’t bear my man to be womanless. Not to mention that you belong to me in this lifetime; I’ll definitely break a certain person’s leg if I learn that you already chose someone.”
Upon hearing this, Maverick's eyes flew wide open, and he froze as if he was trying to decipher what he had just heard.
After a few seconds of letting her answer replay in his head, Maverick realized that Valencia wasn’t breaking up with him. Rather, she was accepting him… She was accepting his family.
For the first time, President Maverick lost his composure. “Valencia…”
Valencia’s eyes softened, and she confessed seriously, “Maverick, since the day I set my eyes on you, I am already determined to be the woman in your life. It was as if all I was made for was to love you; I couldn’t love anyone else, my heart couldn’t bear to love someone else. Since the day I was born and until the day I die, you will always be the man I love. So I will always be your woman.”
Maverick’s heart began to thump, and his heart melted into a puddle, and he had to pinch himself as if to make sure that he wasn’t dreaming and that everything that had just happened was real.
Valencia’s lips curved up, and she winked at Maverick while letting her chin rest on her thumb and index finger. Valencia gushed while posing and raising her eyebrows in a mischievous manner, “Did I get you? Are you moved? Do you think I’m cool…”
Before Valencia can complete her gushing, Maverick already captures her lips in a deep kiss that steals her breath away. It was Valencia’s turn to turn red. Maverick hugged the woman tight, a wide smile on his face. “Valencia, thank you. Thank you so much. I will never let you down. I am so happy.”
Suddenly, Maverick tucked his hand into his pocket and took out a box—a ring box, to be exact. He opened it to reveal an exquisite diamond ring. “Valencia, will you be my woman?”
It was Valencia's turn to be stunned. Her eyes widened, and her lips parted in shock. She. Her dream life. Her dream man had just proposed to her. Was she dreaming? Valencia hurriedly pinched herself, and it turned out that it wasn’t a dream. She screamed at the top of her lungs. “Yes. Yes. Yes, I’ll be your woman, Maverick. Maverick, I’ll be.”
Maverick’s mood turned better, and he gently slid the ring onto her finger while staring at her teary eyes. “My God, you are so beautiful, Valencia, and perfect.” He whispered and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.
Only heaven knows who leaned forward first; their lips clashed in an intense and frenzied fierce kiss. Maverick licked Valencia's lower lip, and she parted it, letting him invade her mouth as he wished.