"You never told me that you made arrangements with them before the project was approved ??"
This morning Alex suddenly come to my room when I was still sleep. And when I opened my eyes, I am surprised to saw her sleep with me on my bed. I thought she was a stranger and without thinking I kicked her and made her fell to the floor.
"You still not say sorry about what you did to me. My butt felt so hurt because it hit the floor"
"You're the one who get in to someone bed. It's good I only kicked you"
"But I am your girlfriend and you are the one who gave me your apartment's key"
"You should woke me up first"
"But, you are so cute when you were sleep. It's hard for me to wake you up. And your bed is so cozy. I didn't realized I fall a sleep next to you"
"..."
"I'm sorry. I promise to not let it happened again in the future. So can you gave me a kiss. Because the hurt on my body is not gone yet"
With her hand open wide, she invited me to come closer to her. A smile show on my lips, I walk to her and give her a kiss like she wanted.
"So, why you not tell me about your arragement??
"Because is not that I did that so I can make a good impression to take your heart. I did that because I saw your company has lot potential in the future"
"What made them agree with you? I believe it so difficult to make an agreement with them"
"Hmm .. compensation for each of their losses three times"
"What!!! Why did you go that far?"
"Why ?? Because I believe in you"
"But, what if everything was fail?"
"Did it fail?"
"... No..."
"So, we don't have to think about it, do we?"
"..."
"By the way, you didn't wear your ring today ??"
"You knew ??"
"Hn. How long have you thought I was in the same office as you that I didn't even notice. Every time you want to have dinner with your parents, you always wear a ring on your finger"
"Why didn't you say anything ??"
"Because I know you always have me in your heart. Come here, give me your hand"
"Hm ??"
She took the ring I was wearing on my finger and then she showed me a small box. When she opened the box, I saw a diamond ring.
"With this ring, I promise to be with you from now and forever. So, you should wear this every time you want to meet them, okay"
"... okay" I hugged her cheerfully. "I promise to always wear it and never take it off"
"I'm glad to hear that. Come on, I'll join you to meet them"
"Why ??"
"Why ?? Of course to introduce myself as your girlfriend"
"What ?? Today??"
I didn't expect something like this to happen so quickly in my life. I thought, when my dad heard what Alexis said, he would get mad at us. But that never happened. My father just sighed and my mother only chuckled when she heard that.
"I told you beforehand not to try to get close to my daughter right, Alex ??"
"What ??"
"Yes. But you told me after I joined your company. And my meeting with your daughter happened before that happened. So you couldn't stop my feelings from arising before I made the deal with you right, Mr. Flint?"
"You are always full of words. And it's also the reason that makes you always successful when it comes to negotiations "
"Why, thank you. It is an honor to receive this compilation from you, Mr. Flint. Do you think I deserve to be your daughter-in-law?"
"Alex .."
I tried to stop her before she spoke any more than this. I saw my father who was just quietly watching Alexis who on the other hand gave him a smile on her face.
"Things like that .. only I can decide in the future. Just treat my daughter well. If you make her cry, I will be the one who will break your relationship with her."
"Huh?"
"Next time we have dinner, it will be done at our house. So please come with Chelsea okay, Alex "
"Mom ??"
Feeling shocked by what happened, left me speechless. I could only see my parents coming out of the restaurant. I thought I would never get their blessings when they knew the path I was taking in my life. I thought my father would be angry and my mother would be frustrated. But everything turned out fine. After dinner, Alexis led me up the hill. From above, I could see every house light that was on. With the moonlight, and thousands of stars in the sky, the beauty of that night I cannot describe in words. Our eyes met each other and I felt her hand on my face. I closed my eyes, move closer to her.
"I love you"
"I love you too"
"Maybe the first time the flower in your heart grows, it will not always bloom perfectly in your heart. Maybe the flower will wilt, or maybe you won't be the one who will picking that flower, maybe it will be someone else. But, there will come a time when someone will replant the flower seeds in your heart, and that person will make it grow every day until it finally blooms beautifully. More beautiful than before."
-From Chelsea F. to Alexis D.-