He snorts.
“Not enough.”
I wince and stick out my lower lip.
“How demanding.”
“More.”
“Now and forever?”
“More.”
This time, I throw up a scowl, feeling annoyed. Why does nothing seem to be enough for this man?!
“Aren’t you supposed to be the one giving the talk, here?”
He sighs and his expression softens as his mouth curls into a grin. His gray eyes glimmer with amusement as he pinches the tip of my nose. Then, he holds my shoulders, gazing at me admiringly. The affection in his eyes is blatantly evident.
He kisses my forehead, easing my crumpled face.
“I swear to protect you…” he whispers.
“To cherish you…”
His mouth grazes my nose.
“And to love you with all of my heart.”
He kisses each of my cheeks.
“Body and soul… for all eternity.”
His words are simple, but like a song to my ears, calming the storm brewing in my heart. My eyes well with tears when his mouth finally lands on mine. My vision is blurry as I respond to his tender gesture. I have never felt this happy in my whole life!
“Marry me, Natalie Quinn,” he mumbles hoarsely against my lips.
I giggle.
“Is that an order?”
He shakes his head, and then smirks playfully.
“Nope. But you can’t say no either. This engagement is long overdue. After all, our grandfathers arranged it while you were still an infant, hmm?”
“You’re joking,” I shriek, pulling away.
Mouth agape, I look at him in disbelief with my palms against my cheeks.
Blinking frantically, I watch him burst into laughter, his muscles relaxed and his face jubilant.
“You heard that right. I’m just claiming my bride.”
“Seriously?”
He hums, pulling me back into his arms.
“In that case, take me away by all means, mister!”
Chuckling, I nestle into his chest and listen to the rhythmic sound of his heartbeat, proving this is real. My heart swells with happiness and fulfillment, and a tear escapes my eyes, unable to contain my joy.
All along, we were destined to be together.
But regardless of the arranged marriage, deep inside, I have always known I’d end up with him. It might have taken some time, but the end game always would have been the same.
He was worth the wait.
THE END
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