The Dating proposal

23| Soulmates

He leads me back to the bed and we sat on the edge. I know he obviously noticed the change in my look but luckily he saved me the embarrassment and kept his mouth shut.

"I.... Not too long ago I lost my mum."

Taken by shock I turned to him and kept my hands on his shoulders. His gaze was fixed on the rug.

He drew in a deep breath and said, "She basically disappeared without a trace and then my dad got so tormented and miserable that he died not long after. Since then I had to live under the wings of my grandfather, who hates my mom so much. Which means I have no chance of ever seeing her again. I had no idea if she was dead or alive."

"Ace-"

"No, I'm good." He reassured me and captured my hands in his. He forced a smile and continued. "But yesterday I got her address." I saw the tears forming a blissful scene in the sea of his eyes.

I took my right hand to caress his face and chuckled, "That's.... That's amazing Ace." I said. My voice was hitching as it escaped my lips. Our eyes meet and he pressed his lips together, he was filled with happiness and at the same time, he wanted to let the tears out. Seeing him like that made the tears threaten to spill from my eyes.

"But, I'm scared.... To go." This time he chuckled and the tear spilled. My heart shattered into a thousand pieces and a feeling I've never felt flowed into my veins. I didn't let another second pass before pulling him into my arms. He buried his face on my bare chest which sent shivers down my spine. Then I realized that I was holding his bare torso.

But when his tear landed on my chest it felt like a load landed on my chest. His sobs were silent and I caressed his back. I gave him a light kiss on his forehead and then another on another spot. Our breathing was I'm sync and I could feel his heartbeat syncing with mine.

Is this what happens when we open up to someone?

Is this what happens when you feel yourself being vulnerable to another soul?

Is this what happens when you meet your soulmate?

But we said no strings attached. It was all media play, but now all our strings fitted perfectly.

After a while of comfortable silence, he slowly raised his head making me miss his warmth."I can go with you if it's too much to handle alone." I said softly as I ran my hands through his hair and returned it to his chin.

He nodded, "I wouldn't have it any other way." He whispered back and moved my hair over my shoulder. His eyes lingered there before returning to my eyes.

Whoah! Is it hot in here or is it just me?

Finally Ace was telling me about his background and this means he found peace and trust in me. And I wasn't going to ruin that no matter what.

"You have a beautiful body."

"Oh my God, Ace!" I shrieked suddenly shy and getting up. Almost immediately he grabbed me by my waist from behind and laughed. I felt the vibration of his laughter from his body to mine and his hands on my waist, Oh God.

Trust Ace to not be serious for a long time. I shook my head and tried to pry myself from his grip.

"Let me go."

"Uh uh. I see that's what it took to get to hug you like this." I could feel him smiling and a smile found its way to my lips. He kissed my shoulder and I felt his tongue flickered on my skin. Oh, he knew exactly what he was doing. But two can play at that game.

A relaxed breath escaped my lips and I tilted my head to give him better access to my neck. He fell for it and began tracing kisses from my shoulder to my neck as he moved my curly hair to my other shoulder. I left my hands to get tangled in his hair and once he reached my earlobe we made an electric eye contact.

He was stuck in a trance at the moment and I used the opportunity to turn to face him. He chuckled and was probably about to say something cheesy when I captured his heart-shaped full lips with mine. His lips felt full and soft like I was kissing the lips of the most perfect man in the world. His hands found their way to caress my neck and he moved his thumb in circles on my neck as he kissed me back.

Is this what heaven feels like?

If it's a dream, I certainly don't want to wake up.

But I knew that when happiness comes...... Darkness is always lurking in the corner.

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Heyyyyy❤

Sooooo what's our ship name????😂

QOTD: What's your favorite book?

I love this question because it'll let me get into your world of stories and I can't wait to see the books y'all put.

My favorite book of course is the iconic shatter me. If he isn't Aaron Warner I don't want him!

And also an honorable mention for the twisted series. 🤍