Chapter 186

Chapter 186
To pass the time, Felix asked Mercedes for a dance. Mercedes was flustered as she didn't know the first thing about dancing, but for Felix, she was willing to try.

“ I don't know how to dance. I am afraid I might step on your feet,” she said as she hesitantly took his hand.

Felix smiled.

“ Don't worry about that. I will lead you on this dance. Stepping on my feet is not a problem.”

“ Okay,” she whispered, barely audible.

Soft and romantic music started playing and Felix pulled Mercedes's body to his. Holding her, he started swaying to the rhythm of the music, making sure to guide Mercedes' steps. She stumbled at first, unable to catch the rhythm and keep up with Felix's movements. Felix put his hand on her waist, firmly holding on to her and gently guided her, showing her how it was done and telling her to relax her body for better coordinated movement. Mercedes did as she was told and soon, she caught the rhythm and her body started moving with Felix's body. He led her through the steps, his movements smooth and fluid. His guidance and patience put her at ease, and she found herself gliding across. She locked her eyes with his and felt her nerves melt away.

She smiled when they began to flawlessly move as one. Her eyes sparkled with joy, and she felt carefree and alive. She was happy and enjoying Felix's dance lesson. Felix kept to the basics so she wouldn't feel overwhelmed as it was her first time. The music seemed to fade into the background as they both moved in perfect harmony, lost in the rhythm of the night. Mercedes was following Felix's lead with ease, allowing him to spin her away and pull her back in for a dip.

She yelped, startled by his sudden movement, but she trusted Felix and allowed him to guide her through the dance. He stared at her for a moment, while he still had her bent backward. Time stilled, and it felt like it was just the two of them in the world. Felix snapped out of it and pulled her back up, but his eyes never left hers. He wanted to get lost in them, as well as his Angelic smile.

Mercedes's breath caught in her throat as Felix pulled her closer, his hand gripping his waist, sending shivers down her spine. His eyes were burning with warmth, making Mercedes feel a rush of excitement. In his arms, she felt like she belonged, and she wanted him to tightly embrace her in his arms and never let her go.

The night breeze blew, gently caressing her skin. In the silence of the night, they could hear their hearts beat in sync with each other. The song ended, breaking them out of their trance. Mercedes's face was flushed, and she wanted to pull back, but Felix had no intention of letting go. He pulled her closer again, their faces inches away. Mercedes held her breath, her heart almost beating out of her chest.

She closed her eyes in anticipation, waiting for Felix to kiss her. Felix smiled, knowing what was going through her mind. He also wanted to kiss her, but he was saving all his fiery passion for later. Felix inched closer to her ear and whispered.

“ You danced beautifully. Just like a pro.”

His breath made her shiver and she let out the breath she was holding in. Her eyes flew open. She saw Felix's soft gaze as he looked at her. Her heart fluttered. While still lost in each other's gaze, the sudden burst of fireworks snapped them out of their moment. Felix's eyes widened. He had lost track of time, but the time had come that he was waiting for.

Mercedes walked over to the terrace looking at the sky. Her eyes were wide with excitement. Fireworks kept shooting into the sky, painting it with a magical glow of colors. Mercedes was captivated by the night sky. While Mercedes's gaze was focused elsewhere, Felix took the chance to surprise her. He got into position while the drone shoe started amidst the fireworks.

Everyone was watching the spectacle in wonder. They didn't know who had put together the show. The fireworks cackled and boomed, filling the air with a festive atmosphere. The drones assembled, and together they wrote the words, ‘ Will you marry me, Mercedes?’

It took a moment before Mercedes realized what was going on. She froze, confused. Her name was Mercedes but is the proposal in the sky referring to her? Maybe there was another Mercedes in the area and someone else could be proposing to her. Mercedes turned as she wanted to show Felix but gasped at what she saw. Felix was already on his knee, with a little leather box in his hand opened with a ring inside. She gasped, covering her mouth in shock. Mercedes staggered a bit due to the shock. So many emotions were going through her all at once. Felix looked at her with hopeful eyes.

“ I have been waiting for this moment for the whole night. I've been waiting to ask you this question. My dear. We have gone through a since we got together and all that has made me realize that for me, there is no life without you, Mercedes,” Felix said, his eyes brimming with tears.

“ You have made me the happiest man when you accepted me as your mate. The second time when you had our dear child, Horace. And now I would love for you to make me the luckiest man to have you as my wife and spend the rest of my life with you,” Felix said, swallowing his tears.

“ Will you marry me, Mercedes Underwood?”

For a moment, the room fell silent and only the sound of fireworks and the cheers of the people outside could be heard. Mercedes looked at Felix in disbelief. Her gaze darting from Felix to the ring in his hand and back to him. The world seemed to slow down as her mind took in everything that just happened. She heard what Felix had said, but she still couldn't believe it. She knew that he wanted to surprise her, but she could never have imagined that this was his plan.

“ I-Is this real? It feels like a dream,” Mercedes muttered to herself.

“ Tell me, Felix. Is this really happening? Are you asking me to be your wife?”

Mercedes's eyes searched Felix's face for confirmation. She couldn't trust herself, and she was afraid that everything would just turn out to be in her mind. Nothing but wishful thinking. If that happened, she would be shattered to be shown such a beautiful dream only for it to be ripped away from her.

Felix was worried for a moment as she didn't say anything. He was wondering what she was thinking. He started to think that maybe it was not what she wanted, and he would be facing rejection, but the expression on her face changed his mind. He could see the tears brimming her eyes and the hope shining in them as she asked him a question.

Despite his knee aching from kneeling for a while, his face softened as he looked at her. His face only expressed the love he had for her.

“ This is real, Mercedes. Look at me. Look into my eyes,” he said.

Mercedes did as he said and all became clear as she saw the tears in his eye. Her own tears started falling out of her eye. She walked over to him with slow steps.

Felix took a breath, his voice trembling within emotion.

“ Everything I said is true my love. I want us to be formally united as one. You are the only one I want to spend my life with. I want to love you and make you happy for as long as you live and be the only one you want to spend the rest of your life with.”

His eyes didn't leave Mercedes, his face filed with desperate longing and a hope that she would grant him his wish.

“ What do you say, my love?” he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. “ Will you make me the happiest man alive and say yes?”

Mercedes didn't say anything. She walked to him and dropped to her knees in front of him. Her hands found their way to his face.

“ You have made me the happiest woman tonight,” Mercedes said, her lips trembling, her voice cracking with emotion.

“ I never thought this was how my night would end. This is way beyond anything I would have expected,” she laughed through tears.

“So to answer your question, Mr Ransom. It would be my honor to be Mrs Ransom. Yes, I will marry you.”

Felix's heart was beating so fast it felt like it would explode. Mercedes said yes. No words could express how elated he was feeling at the moment. He stood up, his knees a bit wobbly from all the kneeling, and then he pulled Mercedes up and into his arms. He held her tightly and Mercedes held on to him as well.

“ Thank you, Mercedes. You don't know what this means to me. I love you so much.”

Mercedes sniffled. “ I love you too. Thank you for choosing me.”

Felix was overcome with joy that he groped her waist and swung her around laughing in happiness. She laughed along with him. When he set her down, he crashed his lips into hers, passionately kissing her. Before the kiss got deep, he pulled back.

“Wait,” he said breathlessly, his lips swollen. All he wanted was to continue devouring her juicy pink lips, but they couldn't forget something important.

He took out the ring from the box and took her hand in his. Gently, he slid the ring on her finger. Mercedes felt the cold metal slide on her finger. It was a perfect fit. Felix managed to get the right size. Mercedes looked at her finger in amazement. The ring on her finger was the symbol of their love, and it solidified their bond. She was officially Mrs Ransom to be.

Felix took her hand and kissed her ring.

“ There. The ring is where it belongs.”