Alexis finished her milk.
Just as she was rising to grab her coat and briefcase, Leonel’s sudden proposal interrupted. “Alexis, how about we tie the knot?”
A stunned expression washed over Alexis.
She stared at him, taking a while to regain her composure. She had envisioned countless ways he might propose, but this wasn’t one of them.
Amidst breakfast and work preparations, his unexpected marriage proposal turned the usual order of things upside down.
Slowly settling back into her seat, the diamond ring on her finger sparkled in the light.
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Recollections surfaced-this apartment once housed her parents.
Alexis pondered-Perhaps her mother conceived her right here.
Now Leonel had proposed to her here as well. Despite knowing her own feelings for him, Alexis found herself hesitating to utter the words
“I do” for an extended period. It seemed as if she felt that, no matter how she articulated it, her response wouldn’t be careful enough.
“Do you still need time to consider?
Miss Fowler, is there something about me that doesn’t meet your satisfaction? Whether it’s appearance, performance in bed, or any other aspect, I’m all ears.”
Blushing, Alexis bit her lower lip, admitting, “Tonight, I’ll let you know.”
Smirking, Leonel countered, “Nights aren’t for such talk. They’re for romance and other delightful pursuits.”
Alexis crinkled her nose, maintaining her insistence that she would discuss matters with him later in the night.
Leonel escorted her downstairs, opened the door courteously, and took care of her briefcase. As she settled into the car, he leaned down to give her a kiss. In a soft and tender tone, he uttered, “Alexis, if you agree, you’ll have a perfect husband.”
Alexis, securing her seat belt, retorted with a grin, “You must have quite the audacity to say something like that.”
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Glancing up at him, she remarked, “But I must admit, last night was truly enjoyable.”
Leonel’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he wished he could whisk her back to the apartment for a few more intimate moments. She was undeniably, excruciatingly, driving him wild.
In high spirits, Alexis headed to the law firm.
The morning found her with some leisure. Engaging in a game of pool, Leonel’s words lingered in her thoughts.
The idea of getting married did have its appeal.
By chance, Alexis received an invitation from a college classmate to attend her wedding. Given their amicable relationship, Alexis accepted without hesitation.
Casually, her classmate inquired, “What about you? Have you found your Mr. Right?”