Chapter 53 - Unexpected!

**Camelia's POV: **

My eyes widened and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I felt like my heart would fly out of my chest.

I gasped.

There was a beautiful diamond ring and along with the ring, there was a small note.

***Be mine, preciosa? Forever and ever?***

What? Did Lucifer just propose me?

Oh My God! Clutching the note to my chest, I smiled. The smile stretched to my both ears.

My heart was still beating so fast and loud. It was sudden, so unexpected and almost shocking.

I was so happy. Lucifer didn’t see me as a fuck buddy, he wanted me forever. Tears almost made their way out of my eyes.

But soon, a mixed feeling was swirling in my mind. I was not only happy, I was confused as well.

I was just 18. No matter how much I loved Lucifer, was I really ready for this marriage? I had a feeling that if I said 'no' then, Lucifer wouldn’t force me. But he would be disappointing, and I didn’t want to make him disappointed.

He was trying his best to change and make changes for my sake. If we married, what would happen to my study? Would I able to complete my study? I had a goal to at least finish my undergraduation. Would Lucifer want a child soon after the marriage?

My thoughts were muddled.

Oh God! Lucifer! I mumbled under my breaths.

"Yes, preciosa. I am here!" I felt someone's breath on the back of my neck.

"Ahhhhhhh!" I jumped on the bed with a scream. I turned to see it was Lucifer.

I pushed him on his chest.

"Insane man! Who scares someone like that? I just got up!" I yelled at him. The discovery of the ring was like discovery of a bomb and moreover he appeared here like a ghost.

Lucifer was wearing a black t-shirt and a denim pant. Lucifer didn’t let me get angry at him long, he pulled me on his lap and kissed my forehead.

Automatically my body relaxed in his embrace, my nerves calmed down like I just reached my home.

"So, what do you think?" Lucifer asked..

"What do you expect me to think?" I questioned.

"I want you to think about 'us'," Lucifer answered.

"Lucifer, what is this? You want me to marry you?"

He nodded, running his fingers through my hair.

"Lucifer, when I saw this ring and the note, I was overwhelmed in happiness. I never thought that you would propose me for marriage. I was so ready to say yes at that time. But-"

"But what, preciosa? If you don't want to marry me then you just have to say it." He said.

I was surprised. "If I say no then what will you do? Will you accept it?"

"Preciosa, I am a mafia, a killer. But till now, have I ever forced you? Even being with me was your choice. I gave you option and time to say otherwise. Didn’t I?"

Yeah. He was saying the truth.

"So, what is your answer?"

"I want to say yes. But right now I am not mentally prepared for marriage. I am still so young, Lucifer. Just started my university. Now I am not ready to fulfil responsibilities and expectations from a marriage. I don't want to get pregnant now, I want to continue my studies,I have dreams. I will be overwhelmed," I explained.

"Preciosa, if this marriage happens, it would be just a ritual. It would never affect our lifestyle as we lead now. By this marriage, we are going to just make this relationship official. And everyone will know about it. But it would never make us someone else. Why do you feel so pressured suddenly. You are just 18 years and a few months old, I am 24. Both of us has a lot of time ahead of us. Why do you think that you have to get pregnant right after the wedding?" Lucifer remarked. His words made me assured.

"Don't you want an heir from me? Will you let me continue studying?"

"I will of course want an heir but not now. We can get a child even after ten years. You are just 18, I am just 24. I will never want a child now. It's not the time. And your studying has nothing to do with this marriage. So, why are you so stressed? The only thing gonna change is your name. From Camelia Ford, you will be Camelia Martinez. But still if you don't want this marriage now, then it's okay. I can wait." He stated.

"You will let me meet my family?"

Lucifer sighed in annoyance.

Then commented, "Why would I stop you? And why are you thinking that the marriage will change our lives? The way we are living now, we are already staying like a couple."

He was right. I nodded. Then I took his hand and placed the ring on his palm. He eyed me with questioning eyes.

"What are you waiting for? Put it on." I held my left hands before him.

A huge smile stretched on his lips. He put the ring on my ring finger. I hugged him tightly. He wanted to release me but didn’t let him.

"Don't you dare let go. Let me hold you." I said, clutching him more tightly. Our chests were pressed against each other. And I felt our hearts were also connected.

I let go of him and kissed on his lips.

"I will tell my mom about this marriage. And Lucifer, don't rush with our marriage. From my childhood, I had fascination with Disney princesses. I want my wedding to be special."

"Our wedding will be as you want it to be, my queen." He removed hairs from my forehead and kissed my temple.

"This ring is beautiful. How much does it cost?" I asked.

"A little more than 1.5 million." He shrugged making my jaw fall on the floor.

"Haaaaa!" I exclaimed.

"Why did you buy something so expensive?" I blinked. I brought my hand close to my eyes and examined the ring.

It was the most beautiful ring I had ever seen. No wonder it was so expensive.

"It's nothing comparing with you. I want to give you the best things." He spoke.

"Lucifer, I am hungry. I haven’t eaten lunch yet." I said.

"Me too. Let's go downstairs." He responded.

"You go before me and give me some moments to wash my face." Saying, I headed to the bathroom.

Then we went to dining area and had lunch together.

"This tastes superb with salad. Doesn’t it?" I commenced as I chewed Kebabs with salad. Lucifer nodded.

"It's refreshing." Lucifer said drinking lime juice.

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**A few days later,**

Whenever I looked at the ring on my finger, I couldn’t stop smiling. When I informed mom about it, she freaked out. It took me three days to make her calm and I assured her that before the wedding, I would visit Atlanta with Lucifer.

I was thinking something. Lucifer gave me a ring. I also at least give him something. A small ring or bracelet as I can't afford so much. I got a few thousand in my student account for working for my professor.

I wanted to give him a surprise. But how would I go to the market? The bodyguards were always with me. They informed Lucifer wherever I went. At this rate, I would never be able to give him a surprise.

Think Camelia. Think harder. They were always standing in front my university main gate.

Idea! They waited for me in front of the main gate. Not before the second or back gate. I could easily one and no one had to know.

And if I left one day, nothing would happen. I could handle two or three persons alone now.

So, I secretly left early bunking my classes. I stepped out of the back gate of the university. If I walked a few minutes ahead cabs could be found.

I was walking but suddenly I saw a small girl was walking a few steps before me. She was around 9 or 10 years, but was carrying a yellow bag. The bag was a little big for her. She was literally panting while carrying it.

Suddenly she stumbled and fell on the road. The bag fell as well and tomatoes, cucumbers, onions came on the road rolling out of the bag.

"Hey, are you alright?" I went to help her. I bent down and helped her to get up. She dusted off her pink frock and thanked me.

I also helped her to pick up the vegetables. She thanked me and left. I was about to stand up but suddenly someone clamped his hand over my mouth and before I could leave any of my limb to defend myself, a cloth was pressed over my nose.

There was more than one person. One pair of muscular hands kept me subdued from any movement, another pair pressed the cloth over my nose.

Soon my conscious was slipping, my head felt blank, and I was out.