Ashley.
We drove into a passion or should I say a penthouse, Nicklaus carried me in his arms as he came out of the car wrapping my legs around his waist
"Wow, this place is awesome…."
"You like it?"
"I love it" I replied admiring the exterior of the penthouse, the beautiful waterfall, the exotic lights everything here must have cost a fortune,
We entered an elevator which took us to another part of the building, I watch as Nicklaus inserted his thumbprint on a door, and it beeped open
We entered to see a beautiful room, wasting no time Nicklaus threw me on the bed and made to hover all over me when I blocked him with my left hand
"What he?" He asks looking confused
"We have something to discuss," I said with a raised eyebrow, reminding him of his words
"Alright fine, have your bath and meet me in the last room"
"Okay…" I muttered slowly and watch him leave.
I sighed holding onto my chest, I hope this night will be a new beginning for us, I just hope Nicklaus ends up opening up to me
I walk into the luxurious bathroom as everything in this penthouse is made of glass even the walls, I zipped down my gown and allowed it to fall freely to the ground leaving me only in my undergarment, slowly I slipped them off too as I packed up my hair in a messy bun before stepping into the Jacuzzi
I stayed in the jacuzzi for a long time and by the time I came out, I was looking fresh and ready for anything, I divide to wear my robe and a thong inside
I was done when I walked out of the room looking for the last room. I spotted it at the end of the hallway and heaved out in relief before walking toward it. I stood before the door and was surprised as the door opened immediately on seeing my face
I stepped in as the sweet scent of the room heated my nose. I started to look for Nicklaus since I didn't see him, but then I spotted a fireplace, and Nicklaus was sitting before the fire looking so deep in thought.
I walk towards him and sat beside him catching him unawares
"What are you thinking?" I ask drawing his attention toward me
"Uhm…nothing is done?"
"Yeah sure" I
"Alright come here" He stood up stretching forth his hand for me to take"
I stood up and held onto his hand,
"Where are we going?"
"You are in a hurry Mrs. Baldwin, calm down'' He winked at me making me blush
He took me to the balcony of the penthouse, where there is mini dining as a meal was already set on the table waiting for us, I couldn't contain my joy as this place look so much like an expensive dinner date, I suddenly feels like a high school student who's on a prom night
I blush as Nicklaus pulled out a seat for me,
"Thank you" I muttered and sat down, I watch as he pulled his seat beside mine as he started feeding me, I didn't complain as I take in every spoon of pasta he scoop obediently
My stomach is filled but he hasn't eaten anything, I took the spoon from him and started feeding him
"Kitten, I'm ok…." I didn't give him room to object as I continued to feed him till he was okay like me.
"Thanks for the meal" I blush butting on my lips while looking down at my finger
I watch as he looks away in silent pain visible in his eyes, I was about to ask what the problem was when he finally spoke up
"I wasn't born with a silver spoon, my father was just a poor middle-class man who works as a gardener to sustain our family, my father worked so hard to care for us, he loved my mother so much that he was willing to work ten times harder for her to be happy, but that damn woman wasn't contented yet" He growls hitting his lips in anger as memories resurface
I watch as he bailed his fist, trying to control his emotions but he's doing bad at it
"She told Dad that she's going to leave him if he doesn't work harder to become rich, Dad was already doing his best, she goes out every day and comes back late, after meeting her numerous boyfriends and when Dad tries to talk to her she pushes him off and gets away with it"
I watch as Nicklaus couldn't fight it anymore, I walk to his side and hug him to myself,
"Let it all out, don't fight the tears, it's good to cry sometimes" I whispered caressing his hair, his hands circled my waist as he finally let out all his emotion
"One night she left, and never come back for days and when she finally did, it was to take her bag, she told Dad that she cannot continue to leave with a nobody like him, she said she's now a stripper and have turns of rich men that's looking after her, she left Dad and never came back…days turn to weeks and Dad became sick out of trauma, he really loves my mom…at some point, he couldn't bear the pains anymore, he gave up leaving me and my elder sis alone"
He concluded and let out all his emotions, I couldn't bear it too he really went through a lot….
"It wasn't easy, I was twelve and had to work so hard for me and my sis, sorry for the way I treated you Ashley sorry Kitten I didn't mean it" He cried harder,
''It's okay…." I said in a hoarse voice patting his back to calm down. We stayed in that position for some minutes before he pulled away, both of our faces looking messed up from crying, I watch as he went on his knees
"What are you doing?" I ask looking confused
"I know I'm not perfect and we started off so roughly, our meeting wasn't the best, but Kitten I really love you and would like to ask you…Ashley Brooklyn….?"
"Yes….." I answered in a hoarse voice
"Please marry me again"