I fell on the bed and hid my face in the pillow. Just a last chance. Okay. I can't live without him either.
We all are sitting in the lounge. Mr and Mrs Corte came to ask for my hand in marriage- once again. Desmond is constantly smiling at me. My heart flutters with happiness. I felt butterflies in my stomach as I looked down slyly.
"I swear If I saw a single tear in my daughter's eye, I'll kill you." Father threatened.
"I promise, I will never let a single tear of sadness in her eyes. But, I can't promise tears of happiness." Desmond said decently.
"Hmm," Father said.
"Ester," Desmond called as I skipped a beat. I lifted my gaze and met his Gray pool of immense love masked with his dominance but, It doesn't bother me. That mask will be removed.
"Can you leave us alone? I need to talk to everyone alone." Desmond smiled as I nodded and stood outside.
I was tapping my foot and waiting for Desmond's talk to finish. Everyone came out and smiled at me. Even the father who was sitting grumpily smiled. I tilt my head and look at them perplexed.
"Come Sweetie." Mother pulled me with her.
"Where? Where's Desmond?" I asked.
"You'll see now, come." Mother said as we all stood outside the main entrance. I seriously don't understand what's going on.
"Why are we here?" I asked again.
"Wait," Father said. I pouted and put my hand on my waist. It's all beyond my understanding. I am not getting it at all. Mrs Corte received a call and looked at father. Father turned me and said,
"Count to 100 and then come. No cheating." I chuckle nervously. I went with the flow. I began to count.
"96, 97, 98, 99, 100!" I said as I turned back. I sense all of them running away. And they were nowhere to be found. I stood outside the entrance alone. I got closer and saw a note on the gate. I looked at it,
Ester,
There are a total of 6 Roses. Each rose held a message, you have to find the rose to see which color holds which feelings. Let's see how many messages you can reveal.
Enter the house, you'll find your first rose.
I smiled and entered. I closed the door and looked in my surroundings but found nothing. I turned as my eyes fell upon the black rose taped on the door. I chuckled and took the rose. There's a note there too. I read it;
Our first date
I smiled and went to the dining room. There's a White Rose. I took it as well as the note.
Your first taunt.
I chewed on my bottom lips childishly. I couldn't believe what's happening. I went to my father's studies but found nothing. I remembered I taunted him at our reception. I went to the dining hall again and saw a Purple Rose. When did I come here? I took it and read the note.
20 Minutes ago.
I blinked at the note. I couldn't understand it. 20 minutes ago? Oh, we were sitting in the lounge. I went there and saw a Pink rose there. I don't understand why he is doing this but, It's so romantic. I am beaming so merrily. My happiness can't be explained. I felt elated by this. My happiness is leaping out of my chest. The feeling of exhilaration is being emitted by my whole being. I squeak like a teenage girl. I read the note,
A thousand years
We don't have a special music room. So, It means it must be the living room. I saw a Yellow Rose. I smiled and read the note.
The last meeting...
I smiled sadly as I remembered our last meeting. The sensation of his kiss still tingles in my skin. As it left a feeling which can never be removed.
I went to my room. When I opened the door, I was greeted by the shower of petals of a red rose. I tittered as my face turned red. I flushed as A feeling of elation rushed through me.
I saw Desmond on one knee as he held the last rose in his hands; A Red Rose. I shyly took the last rose from him. Desmond stood up and snaked his arms around my waist and pulled me close as our nose touched. The shower of petals didn't stop for a second.
"Would you bless me with your Divine Presence for forever, My Sapphire Goddess?" Desmond asked, my whole face turned bright red. My heart skipped a beat at the nickname. I looked down shyly and said in a low voice.
"Yes... '' Desmond moved his one hand from my back to my cheek and said,
"Good, Or I have already Prepared A seventh rose as well." I looked at him and asked,
"Which?" He pointed at the window which had a wilted rose on it. Tears brimmed in my eyes as I hugged him.
"Never!" I said as I hugged him tighter. He hugged me back. Surprisingly the shower didn't stop. I pulled away and wiped my tears. I looked up and saw Sarah and Jane standing on a chair, throwing petals. I giggled and asked,
"What are you doing?"
"We are told not to stop until the petals are finished," Sarah replied. I looked on the side and another bag filled with petals.
"Good luck," I said as I gave them a thumbs up. I turned my head to Desmond and smiled widely.
"So, tell me... How many did you get?" Desmond asked. He both hands held my waist as I began to say,
"Black Rose; I am sorry.
White Rose; I love your Innocence
Purple Rose; You are my queen
Yellow Rose; I cherish every moment.
Pink Rose; We are perfect together.
Red Rose; I love You." I said staring deep into those Silver Gems. He held my chin and smirked,
"I knew it. But, Sweetheart, Pink one is wrong." Desmond said as I wrapped my arms around his neck.
"Oh? Then tell me?" I smirked back.
"Oh, love~ You know you are arousing me. I might pull you in a kiss." Desmond said leaning in.
"You can't. Now, tell me.." I whispered. Desmond pulled my lower body to him. Our body touched as the blush on my face was clear. I have decided not to show my shyness now. Desmond lean in, without breaking the stare he moved to my ear and spoke in a low tone,
"You are my salvation." I lifted my head and moved to his neck.
"And you are mine.." I said and put my head on his chest. Desmond runs his hands in my hair. We remained like that. The shower of petals was finally finished. I smiled sheepishly as we walked out.
Mother, Father, Mr and Mrs Corte stood in the hall waiting for us. My blushing mess form walked downstairs as Desmond's arm was wrapped around me in a tight grip. I looked down shyly as I clutched the roses tightly. Everyone chuckled as Desmond kissed my cheek.
"See you, My Sapphire Goddess," Desmond said as he left with Mr and Mrs Corte. I squeaked like crazy after he left. I hugged mother tightly as exclaimed excited,
"It was so romantic!!" I almost shouted in enthusiasm. Father smiled and kissed my forehead. I am so eager about our marriage. I can't wait for it...