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"I am sorry," I mumble.
"My appetite these days is quite alarming," I add, and he chuckles, slicing a chunk of his lamb before putting it in his mouth.
"There's nothing to be sorry about. You looked cute, and I couldn't resist watching you eat." He smiles at me, and I smile back in adoration.
"You don't want it to get cold, do you?" He smirks, and I pick up my cutleries.
Our laughter is carried by the soft waves, resonating throughout the vast ocean as we make small talk between our meals. Michael's gaze doesn't leave mine for a second, making me feel like I’m the luckiest woman in the world.
"Come on," He gets up, stretching his hand forth. I smile at him, dropping my palm into his, and I pick up my wine glass with my other hand.
I hardly noticed that his hand had slipped out of mine. I was far too fascinated by how the moonlight streaks touched nearly every inch of the water. The gentle breeze caresses my face so lightly, eliciting a sigh as I lean on the rails and take a small sip from my wine glass.
"Michael–"
I lose my breath when I spin around to see him on one knee a few feet away. The navy velvet box in his hands is pried open enough for me to see its content.
A diamond ring.
In shock, I slap my palm over my mouth and try not to cry.
"Michael," I whisper.
He stares back at me with a smile on his face. I see happiness and adoration in his eyes, but I can also sense his nervousness.
"My life before I met you was bland," He begins, and tears start to fill his eyes.
"The night I met you in Milan changed everything. You made me happy in a way I didn't even expect, but it was short-lived because fate drove us away." He pauses and checks to see if my demeanor has changed.
"But when I wasn’t expecting it, you waltzed back into my life after two and a half years, and I knew you were my girl from the day I met you again.”
"I love you, Serena. You bring so much joy into my life." His eyes are filled with tears, but he still smiles through it.
"Serena, I want you, all of you. I want to be by your side for better or worse. I want to spend the rest of my life with you."
Tears start to run down my face.
"Baby, will you marry me?" He looks at me with a smile.
I let out a full-blown sob, not caring that I am smearing my makeup. I can't bring myself to say a word. The only thing I can do is nod.
He let out a teary chuckle, standing up, stepping forward to put the diamond ring on my finger. I lean forward, grab him by the back of his head, and kiss him.
He pulls me closer, my body pushed against his. His hot lips trace down my neck and slowly come back up to my lips again. His tongue opens my lips and connects with my tongue eagerly, causing my knees to wobble from the sensation. I grab the back of his head to kiss him back harder while he secures me with his strong arms.
He breaks the kiss to look me in the eyes and whispers, "I love you."
"I love you too, Michael." I smile, taking his lips back in a passionate kiss.
With Michael and our baby growing inside me, I know my life will be full of joy.
Epilogue
It’s Time
Serena
Three years later.
