To protect herself from the rogue who keeps chasing her nonstop and sucking her energy every single day, all she wants is to have someone to love and motivate her to keep going. With utmost contentment and joy, her eyes fall on him and keep adoring the stunning peace and comfort the prince charming radiates.
"I love you more, my baby bear, but couldn't gather my courage to confess my love."
Flashing her a genuine smile, he pulls her in his hug, but the muffled sobs of her paint a ridge of concern on his face.
"Ssh, don't cry. It's not a moment for shedding tears. It's our happy time; it will be our beautiful memory. Let's enjoy our time with a beautiful smile."
He makes her look at him while lifting her chin using his thumb and pointing finger. The shimmering tears inside her eyes create layers of pain on her cheeks as they roll down. Henry removes her tears with his thumb. They look at each other and feel the need to embrace themselves.
Her full, heart-shaped lips drew his gaze. His alluring gaze over her lips intuitively swings her from inside. This situation is so hard for them to be gentle and shy.
Finally, Henry takes the step to break the wall of unease. He pulls her head near him to create a new beginning to their story with smooch. The moment is surreal for her but makes her confused.
"What am I doing?" This is what she thinks.
Yet his movements are gentle and mild enough to make her melt for him. This moment is not only enchanting for now but also a winsome memory for the rest of their lives.
Henry takes Rosalia to a shopping mall after spending some time with her near the lake.
"Why are we here?"
"Let's do some shopping."
"But I don't need anything to buy."
"I think you might find something you like."
"Henry!"
"Just buy whatever you want."
His ingenious reply makes her scoff in disbelief.
"Is there any problem with your clothes? I don't get the reason for your sudden stop here in the middle."
Her speech comes out in a rush; it seems she's rushing to avert this moment as if someone is watching her from afar and might engulf her in a minute.
"Rosa, you talk too much; come with me."
Holding her instantly, he takes her to a shop. A lovely attire that will perfectly match her beauty captures Henry's attention. The dress is so enchanting that he doesn't hesitate for a second to buy it; what if someone snatches it from them? The dress is only made for her.
He signals the shop assistant to help her put on the attire. With a cordial smile, she shakes her head and accompanies her to the dressing room. It seems everything is preplanned. Here, everyone is ready to prepare her for something big. She has no idea what's going on. After preparing her, as the shop assistant takes her in front of the mirror, it takes some time for her to recognize herself. They dress her up so well that she forgets who she is for a while.
Spinning around again and again, she checks herself while letting out giggles of contentment and shyness.
"Thank you so much for the free makeup. This is my first time seeing something like that. Buy a dress, get makeup."
All of them start laughing at her silly question; indeed, it's beyond her mind what Henry can prepare for her.
"No, miss. Your handsome boyfriend sponsors everything," the woman says, giving a final touch to her hair.
"Boyfriend!" she mumbles.
"Yes, Mr. Henry has arranged everything for you."
After listening to them address Henry as her boyfriend, her heart skips a beat with a strange feeling—a feeling that is exhilarating and delightful. With slow steps, she makes her way in front of him. In her presence, with a sensation of excitement and nervousness, his heart flutters. Even in a simple dress, she exudes beauty.
"Baby bear, how am I looking?"
"A witch!"
"What?!"
Anger and frustration are profoundly visible on her face, which elicits Henry's giggles.
Rosalia scoffs and says, "Don't laugh!"
Raising his arms, he surrenders and says, "I'm sorry."
His sudden apology makes her take a long breath.
"Henry, did you win a lottery ticket?"
"Why?"
"A miser like you just bought me a beautiful dress, and I have to believe that?"
"You never miss a chance to make fun of me."
"Why should I? You are my only friend, sorry, boyfriend."
She giggles while touching his nose playfully, which makes him chuckle.
"But it feels like you are going to take me on a date."
"Let's go."
Flashing his heart-catching smile, he holds her hand and walks to the car. Her idea is vague about where Henry is taking her after putting a blindfold on her eyes.
"Henry, have we arrived?"
Releasing the blindfold from her eyes, he looks at her with the utmost love and care.
"Here we are, my love."
It takes a while for her to regain her vision, following the dark to blurry to transparent, which doesn't take much to flutter her heart. She may never have seen such a beautiful place as the one he has now brought her to.
Far away from the noisy public life where car horns are replaced by birds honking with their beautiful melodious voices, streams of water flow with renewed vigor to their melodious rhythm. Her earth-shattering smile touches Henry's heart, who smiles at her without realizing it.
"This is so beautiful. Have you taken me on a date?"
"Yeah, I've taken you on a date; however, I'm apologizing for not asking your permission."
"Hey, why are you apologizing? I'm thankful to you."
"I wanted to give you a surprise. How is the surprise?"
Holding his hands, her eyes meet his gaze.
"This is more than I expected. I can't express how happy I am right now. You know, you have fulfilled my dream. I always cherished this moment."
Without saying a word, he bends on his knee in front of Rosalia and opens a small box, where a small ring sits on top of a shiny, glittery object that keeps smiling while looking at her—that's nothing but a diamond.
"My love, will you please marry me?"
His sudden surprise elicits tears of happiness from her eyes. She doesn't know what to do, as it's beyond her expectation that he'll propose to her, date her, and ask for marriage all on the same day. All the miracles touch the completion of her life. The love of her life forever.
"This is the happiest day of my life." She shakes her head with tears in her eyes.
"Definitely, I will."
Rosalia also bends down to the same level as him while giving him a tight hug, making him cry for the first time in his life.
"Don't cry; I never saw tears in your eyes. It's awkward to see my baby bear's crying face. Please don't cry; my heart is aching."
She says while wiping his tears with her thumb. Henry holds her hand softly while pulling her hand near his cheek.
"Please stay here for me, Rosa. Don't leave my side; never do it. If you leave me, I'll be all alone. I can't imagine myself without you."
"I'll never leave your side. I'll be there for you till the end of my life, and that's a promise."
Henry plants a soft kiss on her forehead after receiving her cherished answer.
At Jake's mansion, with a firm expression on his face, he asks his man, "Did she notice you?"
"No, boss. She was sleeping."
"Okay, keep it up. Keep a special eye on them and let me know every single activity of theirs."
"Yes, boss."
Smirks of vengeance take place in the corners of his lips. Jake comes to his bedroom and throws his jacket somewhere he will never be able to find it.
"Trying to stay away from me! Spending quality time with some other man, huh? You'll regret everything, My Rosa!"