Pete's POV:
The villa was really beautiful and something that one would always wish to have for themselves. "You can get fresh, I will get our luggage." Ae suggested. I hummed in response and waited for him to leave so that I could hurry to get fresh. Since the bathroom offered the entire view from inside and vice versa, I had to be real quick so that I could walk out before Ae returns back to room.
I got fresh and then walked out of the bathroom patting my face with towel to wipe off the water that was on my face. Just then Ae happened to enter the room with luggage. Seeing that sight brought a smile on my lips thinking that this is how it would have looked if we were normal couple. My smile didn't go unnoticed by Ae who shot a question at me the very next second, "Why are you smiling?"
"Err.... I was just thinking something." I replied while trying to compose my flustered self. He left the luggage in the place and walked towards me with an unreadable expression. He stood in front of me looking at me and then asked, "May I know what you were thinking that made you smile so beautifully?"
I looked down trying to hide the blush that was coloring my cheeks right now. "I just had a view of how normal couples be, like, husband bringing in the luggage when they go on vacation." I replied in a low voice. He stepped closer and placed his fingers below my chin tilting my face up so that he could look at my face.
"Couples?? So, you already consider me as your husband?" he asked, more like stated. Then it hit me hard that he hadn't even proposed me or said those three magical words. He said we are going to spend time together but didn't quite clarify whether we were going to be like couple or we just......
I don't know what kind of face I was making but his words pulled me out of my trance, "What happened suddenly? Why did your smile disappear?" I can hear the concern in his voice as he inquired about what made me feel gloomy.
"N-Nothing... I just happened to remember Can." I lied. I shouldn't give myself more hopes because what I was getting was more than what I deserved. Call me insecure but anyone in my place would feel the same.
"You are lying... You know that... right?" he asked. I felt guilty for my own actions but I didn't want to be someone who will look greedy in his eyes. The next moment he let go off my chin with a sad look on his face. I felt more horrible now for having lied to him. But then, I was swirled around and pinned to the wall.
"If you don't tell me what you were thinking, I will get it out my own way. Wanna try?" he sounded so much different right now. He looked in my eyes and I felt like he can look pass them and see all the things inside me. I felt like I was being hypnotized by those dark orbs.
He leaned closer still maintaining the eye contact. His breathe fanning against my face. "You know you can tell me what's going on in your mind." He said, his tone gentle and raspy. I felt my legs tremble and on the verge of giving up.
"I-I didn't mean it that way but I just had that thought that couples be like this. Not that I am complaining though. You have already given me everything more than I could ever ask for and I am really grateful to you about it." I said. "Then why did you suddenly felt unhappy?" he questioned.
I bit my bottom lip trying to phrase a sentence so that my thoughts wouldn't hurt him. "I just thought that I am being demanding and pushing you to do things" I confessed feeling guilty for my own actions. He let go off my hands and the next second, I was pulled in a hug. I can feel the emotions flowing through him as he held me against him. His warmth was comforting in its own way and I leaned into him trying to forget all the painful thoughts.
"Why do you always have to keep things to yourself? Didn't I tell you to let it out and let me know? Are you still having issues trusting me or do you think that I might never understand?" he spoke, his words stabbing me straight in my heart. Last few months I have been holding up everything inside and it was like a defense mechanism to me, as if trying to protect my dreams from getting broken. The fear that I will never be able to live a normal life had envelope me so bad.
"I am sorry Ae... I didn't mean to lie but I am scared... Scared that this is all dream and when I wake up, it will be all gone. I am scared to let out my thoughts because I fear they might hurt you, I have tried my best to adjust to everything but then again I can't stop thinking about marriage and family. I always thought that I was strong enough but I now realize that I am not that strong. I keep yearning for things that are far beyond my reach. I am sorry for making you unhappy." I let it out, tears were rolling down my cheeks as I cried out all the pain.
"Sshhhh... You are not wrong and I am not unhappy. I am rather happy that you let me know what you have been yearning for. Sorry for making you wait long but I promise to give you everything. We came here to make memories, to know about each other, to learn about each other, to have our time with each other without anyone's disturbance. Let us spend our time here like normal couple, doing things that others do. So, can we skip to the next part? I have another surprise for you." He said trying to coax me out of my sadness and trying to divert my attention.
"What surprise?" I asked pulling away and looking at him. "You are very eager to know!!" he said pinching my nose, making me giggle. He wiped off the tears staining my face and looked at me affectionately. "It's already time... I have brought something for you." He said and then let go off me and moved towards the luggage. He seemed to look for something and soon returned back holding a box in his hand.
"Get ready and come downstairs. I will be waiting for you." He said and kissed my forehead. I smiled while taking the box from him. He ruffled my hairs playfully and then walked out of the room. I moved to close the door and lock it so that I could change and hurry out.
I placed the box on the bed and opened it to find a nice pink suit inside. Something I haven't expected him to buy for me. I quickly changed the clothes slipping into the one he had brought for me. I looked into the mirror fixing my appearance and then smiled when I was sure that I looked perfect. I was dying with curiosity to see what was the next surprise.
I opened the door and walked out only to see the lights were off and candles were placed making a way downstairs. I followed the path that took me downstairs and guided me to the room that was supposed to be dining room. When I entered, I saw the table was all set. A candle light dinner was waiting for me!!
I stepped into the room being careful and I can see the beautiful decoration around the place. Then, Ae came into view wearing a navy blue suit, he was looking absolutely stunning in the clothes. My heart began to bit messily at the sight.
He approached me and then stood in front of me. The way he looked right now was completely different from what I saw every day. He looked like an ideal husband whom any girl would want to have. I smiled looking at him. He knelt down in front of me and I was completely frozen in place. He is not gonna do it. Right?
But my question was answered the very next moment when his hand slipped into pocket and he pulled out something. He opened the box and held it in front of me and I can clearly see the ring shining brightly in the little light.
"Pete, we have been staying together for long but it took me time to realize my feelings for you. Each and every little second I spend with you is worth everything to me. Now that I know my feelings for you, I want to keep you bound to me forever. I love you Pete... Will you marry me?" those words left me stunned and I gasped. This moment was so beautiful and so perfect. I don't know how he managed but as soon as he finished talking, a soft music started to play in background.
I felt tears escaping my eyes as I nodded to him and held my hand out. He slid the ring on my finger and stood up and pulled me in his arms. Nothing could be said to be this beautiful. "I love you too Ae..." I said in my croaky tone. I was crying ugly right now because I still couldn't believe he said those words.
I felt him plant a soft kiss on my head as he caressed my back trying to calm me down. I couldn't even describe how I felt at this moment. This was the best surprise I ever had. I didn't want this beautiful moment to be over. I wish the time could seize and I could stay in his arms like this forever but then my stomach was hell bent on spoiling this moment by grumbling.
He pulled away from me and smiled while saying, "Let's have dinner before it turns cold." I nodded in response and he pulled me towards the table. He pulled out the chair for me and I sat down. He then occupied the chair beside me and then we were having this peaceful dinner wherein we can talk like a normal couple which I missed so badly at mansion. It was usually because of lack of privacy as maids would always be there in the dining room.
After dinner, Ae got up and pulled me along in the middle of the room. "Let's celebrate..." he said while wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me closer. My hands landed on his shoulder and I looked at him only to find him staring down at me. I smiled as he began to move to the sound of the music. Our bodies were moving in perfect sync at the sound of the music that was still playing.
What else could I ask for? A candle light dinner, a sweet proposal and now dancing with the man I love the most. I leaned closer resting my head against his chest and listening to his heartbeat. It felt like a melody that was mixed with the music having a soothing effect on me.
I smiled when he tightened his grip around me and pulled me closer as he let out a sigh and rested his chin on my head. This was the perfect moment that was portrayed in movies after the male lead would propose the female lead. Now I had a taste of it and knew how exactly it felt to be in that place.
My hands that were resting on his shoulder slowly traveled to his back and got enveloped around his nape. I wish there was someone to click the pictures so that this moment would have been caged and kept for us to look at in future. But it's alright, there is nothing more beautiful than this and I don't want to spoil it by getting greedy.