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“You know you’re fucking sexy when you’ve had one too many martinis.”
“You say that like it’s a bad thing.” I rub my hand over his chest.
“I just want to make sure you’ll remember when I rock your world later tonight.”
I grin as all my girly parts flare to life. “Promises, promises.”
He inhales a nervous breath. “Speaking of promises...”
I scan my brain, wondering what he’s going to tell me.”
“In your professional opinion, how long does it take for someone to know about the one?” he asks.
“One what?”
He rolls his eyes. “The one and only. Soulmate. You know,the one.”
I take his question seriously although my gut clenches. “There is no given time. I’m not sure that there is lasting love at first sight, but there are people who fall fast and hard and that’s it.”
He puts his hand over mine on his chest while his other bands around my back. “I’ve fallen fast and hard and that’s it.”
I stare at him, thinking I know what he means, but am afraid that I might be wrong.
“You’re my one, Charlotte. I’m as sure of it as I’m standing here. I know that it’s fast and maybe you need more time-”
“Time for what?” I ask, although it's hard because I can barely breathe.
“Time to know if I’m the one for you. If you’d want to marry me.”
I can’t speak as emotion wells through me.
“I have a ring whenever you’re ready. But starting right now and into the New Year, I’m yours-”
“You’re my one,” I finally manage to get out.
It’s his turn to gasp. “Really?”
I nod. “Yes. Yes…I’ve fallen fast and hard and that’s it,” I repeat.
“Oh, thank fuck.” His lips consume mine in a fiery kiss that lights me up brighter than the fireworks now going off in the distance. When he pulls back, he asks, “You’re sure? Maybe I should ask again tomorrow-”
I grip his shirt. “When I wake up tomorrow, I want to see you and my ring and know that this year is the beginning of our beautiful life together.”
“I love you.” He pulls out the ring, slipping it on my finger.
“It’s perfect,” I say, admiring his choice. Then I look up at him. “Do you think anyone would notice if we left now? I’d really like to go home.”
“Bored already?” he jokes, as he guides me back into the penthouse.
“This moment and that tux is making it hard for me not to jump you.”
“Well then, let’s get you home.”
I was on him once the elevator doors closed. Once back in our condo, we were naked before we reached the couch. I pushed him back on it and straddled his thighs.
“You’re mine now, Oliver.”
He grips my hips and slowly lowers me over him. “All I’ve ever wanted to be, Charlotte, is yours.”
The END
