Chapter Twenty-Six
Melodi
When five o’clock rolls around, I’m thoroughly exhausted. Walking out of the office I spot Jonas waiting for me.
“Hey, Jonas. How are you?”
“Good. Thanks, Melodi. How was the rest of your day?”
“Good, but I’m feeling rather tired now.” I slide into the car and wait for him to hop in.
“Bet it feels great having your cast off?”
“Yeah, very much so. It’s good to have free movement once again.”
“I’m sure it is.” He smiles, looking through the rear-view mirror. He’s a lot chattier than what he normally is.
Once we arrive at the apartment complex, Jonas opens the door for me. As I climb out, I look up and see he’s magically got a bunch of bright red roses in one hand and a card in the other.
“Umm…what’s this?” I’m a little confused.
“You’ll find out. Take the card and read it.” He holds the card out to me and I’m a bit sceptical about the whole thing. I wonder how Jonas must be feeling. I take the card and open it.
My Beautiful Melodi,
You’re an amazing woman and I love you with everything I have to offer. Please take the flowers to the apartment and there you will find another card.
I love you.
Corban xx
I can’t keep the grin from my face.
“Oh, thank you, Jonas! Tell me, what’s he got planned?” It’s as if I’m floating on cloud nine. I’m eager to what Corban has planned. This smile couldn’t be wiped off my face, not for anything.
“You’ll have to wait and see. He’d fire me if I told you.” He laughs. “You better go do what you’ve got to do.” He hands the roses over to me. I can’t help but smell them, taking in their beautiful scent.
I arrive at the apartment and walk in the door. I’m at a loss for words. There are candles placed around the entire room with a walkway of rose petals on the floor leading to our bedroom. Entering our room, a smile is plastered on my face with tears welling in my eyes. Corban has recreated what he did the day he gave me my promise ring which I wear every day. It’s never been removed since he placed it on my finger with a promise of another ring later. On the bed is a stunning blood red dress with a few Tiffany & Co boxes. I can’t help but release a tiny squeal of delight. On the dress is another card. I quickly pick it up and can’t help but touch the silky material of the dress. I open the card.
My Beautiful Momma-to-be,
I cannot wait to meet our beautiful babies. I love you so much.
Get dressed and go to the roof, there you will find your next card.
Corban xx
Excitement vibrates through me, I’m beyond excited. Corban has a way of making me feel special. He knows how to pick me up when I’m down and is always there when I need him to be. I race around getting myself ready. Not knowing what he has in store for me, but knowing he’s an old romantic at heart makes me want to dance around in happiness for our blessed future together.
After I’m dressed up, I look in the mirror and I’m instantly floored by what stands in front of me. Corban has stuck a Post-it note on the mirror.
I’m sure you look amazing.
You steal my breath every time you walk into the room.
I love you forever and always.
My heart races as heat rushes through my chest. People say everything happens for a reason. Well, all I can say is that meeting Corban by chance in that club seems like forever ago now. Considering everything that’s going on, it was by far one of the most incredible things that could have ever happened to me. I never imagined my life would turn out how it has, I have my happily ever after and I really hope Abby gets hers as well. I can see the love Blake has for her and I know she returns it, but is holding back. Perhaps not as much as what she did at first which is understandable given the circumstances.
Grabbing the shawl that’s sitting on the bed, I wrap it around myself, taking one more look in the mirror, my glowing smile greets me. The dress sits beautifully over my body. I’m sure either Flick or Rachel had a hand in helping him set this up once again. My hand dances over the simple diamond necklace making it sit perfectly on my chest.
Leaving the apartment, I walk to the elevator feeling beautiful and adored. I made sure to blow all the candles out in the apartment so as to not start a fire in the building. Now that would just put a damper on the night, I giggle to myself.
My excitement is bubbling over and I can’t wait to see what’s waiting up on the roof. Last time we were up there we had an amazing night.
I step off the elevator and make my way up the few stairs. My body is vibrating with anticipation at what lays behind the door. My shaking hand turns the handle and pushes it open, my chest constricts and I become breathless at the magical view before me.
Roses, and I mean roses, are everywhere. I cannot see anyone else up here. There’s a simply decorated round table in the middle of the space. I look around taking in the scene. It’s like something out of a movie. I’m sure I must be dreaming, things like this don’t happen to me. I actually pinch myself to make sure I’m not.
Walking over to the table, I hear the noises from streets below. Cars are going crazy with their horns, but it doesn’t ruin the moment at all, nothing could destroy it. I open the card.
Will you marry me, Melodi White?
(Turn around)
I whip around with tears in my eyes. Glancing down there’s Corban on one knee before me holding out a ring. I can’t keep the tears at bay anymore and I become a blubbering mess. My eyes never leave Corban’s blazing blue eyes. He even has what looks like tears in his, but I can hardly see through my own, so probably not.
He clears his throat. “Melodi White, will you do me the pleasure of becoming my wife?” he asks out loud. My face falls into my hands as, the tears won’t stop. I nod furiously.
“Y…yes, I will.”
He stands up, placing the princess cut diamond ring upon my finger, before taking my face in his gentle hands and placing a vigorous kiss upon my lips.
“I have one more surprise.” Honestly, what more could he surprise me with? He steps out of my view and stands beside me. There before me are his parents, Flick, Liam, Rachel, Axel, Blake, Katie, and Abby. Seeing Abby, I burst out crying. I’m so glad she’s here and is able to celebrate this moment in time with me and my new family and friends. I walk toward her with my arms out and I notice she’s crying as well. We wrap each other up in an embrace and share this moment together, a moment we thought we would never have.
“I love you,” I whisper into her hair.
“I love you, too. I’m so proud of you.” We hug for a moment longer before we step back.
“I’m so glad I’m able to share this with you. I know these last few years haven’t been easy for either of us, but we have the chance now to take on the world together and be the sisters we once were.” I take a deep breath and wipe the few tears away from my cheeks. “Our bond is something that will last forever, no matter what.”
Abby says nothing and gives me a nod and another hug which says a thousand words on its own. I’m then swamped with congratulations and hugs and kisses by my new family to be. Life is perfect. Well, it is for now…