A SECOND CHANCE WITH THE BILLIONAIRE

Love isn't synonymous to games but the way it's played with everything like a chess piece can't really be ignored. Before love is found a thousand others would bloom. No other words but perfection could describe how this evening felt. The sky must have felt its brilliance and gave the most beautiful smile that couldn't be more blue. The garden was lit up softly with golden lights that highlighted warmth and made the trees and flowers which were caressed by the soft wind more attractive. This couldn't be more peaceful Romantic music gently played in the background, adding a romantic mood to the evening. Guests had already gathered in the garden. Some stood in small groups chatting and laughing,while others sat at the decorated table enjoying drinks, making a toast and sharing stories with each other.The smiles on their faces showed how there were willing to witness the moment that could create a new beginning It looked like a small celebration, but there was a feeling that something important was about to happen . Sophia Blake was standing among the guests, smiling politely as she said hello to some people she knew. She was wearing an elegant dress that moved gently in the evening breeze. Still,there was a small question in her mind. Then she told her friends, Lily Carter and Emma Brooks, that she was still wondering why Adrian would invite so many people to this gathering. Lily told her that maybe he was trying to celebrate the new contract he won. Then Emma burst out and said, “Oh, maybe he was going to propose. “ Sophia quickly asked to who.. Emma said to her of course. Sophia and Adrian love each other. Everyone knows it. Lily said stop pretending we already know everything. How you smile when you see him the way you look at each other when he comes to visit. At first Sophia had thought it might just be a small gathering or celebration for Adrian's recent contract. But now that she looked around, the decorations and the number of guests made fell that this night was much more important than she expected . She walked around the garden again with her friends,searching for Adrian among the people. A few minutes later she finally saw Adrian standing near the center of the garden. Speaking quietly to his friend Lucas Bennett. Adrian Cole looked confident as always, dressed in a dark suit. For a moment Sophia felt her heart beat faster. Their eyes suddenly met across the garden. Adrian gave her a small smile the one that made her nervous at thesame time. Adrian has always had that effect on her. Sophia smiled back , though still had no idea ,on what was going on. Then Adrian slowly stepped forward The music got softer and the conversation around the garden started to fade as people turned their attention towards Adrian. Something about the way Adrian moved made the guests curious about what was going to happen. Sophia felt her heart start to beat Adrian walked up to Sophia. Stopped a few steps away. The whole world seemed quite for a moment. All she could see was him. Then, to her surprise ,Adrian reached into his pocket and brought out a small ring box. A few guests gasped softly,some were clapping in silence, while others lifted up their phones to record the moment. Before Sophia could even process what was happening, Adrian slowly went down on one knee. The garden fell completely silent. Every pair of eyes was now fixed on them. “Sophia “, Adrian said softly ,his voice filled with emotions. Sophia's heart raced as she stared at him in shock. Sophia, I always thought I had everything I could imagine until I fell in love with you. You are the light that brightens up my darkness. I am convinced that you are the one perfect piece that completes me—my soulmate. Please, give me the honor of being beside you for the rest of my life.” He opened the small box, revealing a beautiful ring that sparkled under the garden light. “You make my life better in ways I can't even explain “,Adrian said gently. “Sophia Blake… will you marry me. The entire garden felt silent, waiting for her answer. But instead of felling pure happiness, Sophia suddenly noticed something heavy in her chest. Her hands began to shake slightly. But deep inside her mind ,she could still hear the cold warning she had received that day. The voice of Adrian's mother. “You seem to love my son, but you will never be part of my family. Better leave now or regret later.” And those words refused to leave her thoughts.