I Will Always Be With You

Chapter 9

Samantha's POV

After Chay proposed to me, Akhil popped a bottle of champagne and we all had a drink. Everyone congratulated us, and I couldn't be happier.

"Sam, let's go home." Chay says once everyone leaves. Only me, Chay, Chay's parents, and Akhil are left, along with a few aunties.

"But no one's at home Chay." I say, falling against him. I drank a bit too much.

"Okay, come to my house then." he says.

I look up at him.

"Are you serious?!"

"Yeah, why are you so shocked?"

"But-"

"We are engaged right? It's okay. You can stay at my penthouse tonight."

I stare at him. He looks so cute in this suit. I sigh.

"Okay, fine."

"Good, because from tomorrow, our parents will be all over us about our marriage. My mom is already making plans with the aunties." Chay says.

I giggle.

"We're getting married." I say.

"You find that funny Ms. Ruth Prabhu?" Chay asks.

"Of course Mr. Akkineni. I find that funny."

"Oh?" he raises his eyebrow.

"Yeah." I smile teasingly. I reach out to grab my glass of wine, but Chay pulls my hand away.

"Okay, you've had enough to drink." he says.

"But I want one more sip." I whine. "Please?" I pout and give him puppy eyes.

"No. Let's go." he says, pulling me to follow him.

"No." I say, standing firmly.

Without leaving my hand, he walks up to me and picks me up. I squeal as he throws me over his shoulder. His family and the aunties are laughing as I flail. I feel myself blushing.

"Chay!" I say, burying my face in his neck.

He carries me all the way to his car and opens the door before setting me down. I wobble a bit, but manage to stand upright. Chay opens the car door for me.

"A gentleman." I giggle before getting in.

He chuckles to himself, shaking his head, and closes the door. He walks over to the driver's seat and gets in before driving to his penthouse.

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I'm practically asleep when we arrive at Chay's penthouse. He shakes me.

"Sam." he says. "Sam, get up."

"Ughh. Let me sleep." I groan.

"Sam, we are here, come on." he says.

"Let me sleep Chay." I say again.

"Okay, suit yourself. I'm going in." he says.

I keep my eyes closed, hoping he would carry me upstairs. I am too lazy to walk myself. I hear his door close. I try not to smile as I wait for him to come over to my side. A few seconds later, I hear the car locking. I immediately jerk up. I quickly unfasten my seatbelt and open the door.

"Chay!" I shout, looking around frantically.

I hear him laughing behind me. I turn around to see him practically crying from laughing so much. I stomp up to him.

"You!"

He tries to calm his laughing down.

"Idiot!" I shout, shoving him.