Destined to Love

Surprise

Alexander’s POV

I got a call from my Dad last night telling about there is this girl whom they want me to marry. I am angry, I cannot marry anyone who I don’t know. Before I can deny, Dad says “You know that girl, you both have met when you both were kids” Dad is too much “He’s the daughter of Sophia and James Ava, you might have heard of her, she’s a good business woman” Did I hear it correctly? “Ava Williams?” “Yes Son it’s her, so will you go with us for lunch tomorrow?” I control my excitement and say a simple “Yes” without sounding desperate.

I had been busy the whole week with the work, I did not really get time to text or call her. I know I am at fault, but today let me text her. “Hey Sis In Law” “Hey Alex, so what is it? Need Ava’s number?” pause “Do you know telepathy or something?” “You are late you dumbo, I thought you’d ask for it early, but ok I’ll text it to you” No one, literally no one can call me a dumbo, but it’s Claire, I respect her a lot, she’s the elder sister that I don’t have “You’re the best, and you’ll get to know the details from your friend tomorrow, it’s a surprise” “Alex, that’s not fair, I can’t handle suspense’s well” “It’s worth a wait, please, you know I don’t like making you upset?” “Fine, I’ll be waiting for some good new? hopefully” “Sure, see you soon” “Bye little one” Claire is like just 2 years elder to me, but she always calls me little one, dumbo and so many other names, which I don’t like anyone else hearing. I can be cold to anyone in my family even my brother Xavier but not her, She was the one that brought up our withered family together, saved Xave and their son Liam.

I quickly text Ava, and get ready to pick my parents on the way for lunch. I enter the house before my parents – One, I can’t wait anymore to see her – Two, my parents are held up at seeing the beauty of the front garden and tell me to go before them. I entered over 5 mins ago, and I am watching Ava since then, playing with a dog, wearing shorts and a baggy t-shirt no makeup, sitting on the carpet. She’s really innocent doesn’t show off, she’s natural. She gets up and starts running all over the house chasing the dog and giggling all bare foot. Uncle James and Aunt Sophia shout on her that she’ll fall, and yes she does but when she collides with me. I waste no time in catching her. Her eyes are closed, I want to kiss her right then and there, she opens her eyes slowly and I see shock written all over her face. We stay like that for minutes and wake from the stance when some shuffling is heard. She asks me why I was here before I could answer, my parents reconcile with her like a long lost child. I chuckle at her complains. All of them ignore me completely, to this a clear my throat and she watches me ready to pounce on me? Dad at this introduces me, she stands there shocked to believe her own ears. I can’t help but smirk, when the living area is cleared, I walk up to her poke her and try to hold her hands, which she waves off and moves towards the dining area, sighing I follow her. I sit beside her, and try to hold her hands, why is she not allowing to? Does she not like me? Not interested in me? Angry may be, that I did not call? She puts her hands on top of the table!

When her and my parents broke of the idea of our marriage she says a direct NO, and more than everyone else I am taken aback. I need to speak to her. I ask for permission to talk to her alone, and without thinking of anyone else there hold up her hands and take her to the garden area. “Ava, are you mad at me?” “What? No, I am not” “So why did you say No” “Isn’t it way too soon, and you don’t want to marry me, right? That is why you did not show any expression” she says the last part softly, more like a murmur “I am not good at showing off my emotions Ava, I am sorry if you got the wrong idea, I want to marry you” she is shocked after hearing this will be an understatement “You want to marry me? Why?” “Because I like you” “Alex, we only met once, how can we decide so soon to be in a sacred bond? I am confused scared, I don’t know what to do” she says barely audible “I get it, I’ll ask you few questions, you have to answer me honestly, It will help you in making up your mind?” she nods “Did you like our date?” “Yes” “Were you comfortable with me?” “Yes” “Did you date anyone else before” “No” “Do you like my parents?” “I love them!” “Are you afraid of me?” “No, you are a bit cold that’s it” “Do you not like me?” “I like you” she says this very quickly, realizing this she suddenly blushes, I am all swelled up. I cup her cheeks and force her to look at me “Ava, look at me please” she obeys “I know you’re good at business and cracking deals, just think of it as same. I have helped you in deciding the pros and cons, rest is up to you. Live up your life a little and take some risks. I tell you this, I have also never been in a relationship, but after meeting you I agree to make a commitment, because I can’t find a better life partner for me. Love and other things, I am inexperienced and I understand your situation well. I promise to take up things slowly, we can be friends for starters. So friends?” she ponders upon a little and smiles saying “Friends” “Let’s go back, they must be waiting, and take your time, there is no hurry to answer soon. I’ll be with you even if you disagree for the marriage” I hold up her hand and we walk in together, everyone seems happy seeing us holding hands. I am distressed, she’ll not agree, but I won’t back off, I’ll win over her. I am too engrossed in my thoughts when she says “I agree to marry Alex” Did I hear her correctly? With congratulations all over place our parents hugging each other. I ask her “What did you just say?” “I want to marry you Alex” she says blushing from head to toe “Are you serious?” she just nods. I lift her and twirl her around, first she is startled, but then relaxes all blushing. I hear laughter’s coming out from my parents. “Let’s give them some space” and they walk off”. I put her down, she doesn’t lookup up at me “Ava, you have made me so happy by agreeing to this. Thank you so much” and I hug her tightly, first she doesn’t respond then she hugs me back. This has been the best day of my life. “I take that back” “What?” i am pained hearing her words, is she regretting the decision to marry me? “You are not cold, you have a very warm heart, you need a little push and I am happy that you are opening up to me a bit, thank you Alex” I melted hearing her words and pulled up her to my chest, my eyes dart to her plump lips and she is blushing really hard, I have to take it slow, restraining myself from kissing on her lips I peck on her forehead, I don’t want to let her go, but our parents come down and I had to move away from her.