The Proposal

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Hera snapped her eyes open the next morning to see Mariam standing there by the side of the bed as she stared at her with a face full of smiles. She forced herself up with a smile to hug her. Feeling like she was forgetting something, she turned to

look at bed in hopes of finding him asleep but he wasn't there.

There wasn't a sign of him. Mariam wouldn't have walked into the room if he was there so where could he have gone without telling her? He always informed her before going anywhere so she was a little surprised that he wasn't here to wish her a happy birthday. He had promised that he would spend the day with her. Did he lie to her?

"Ma'am, did Bryce leave for work already?" She asked innocently. "He promised that he'd be at home today."

"I'm so sorry Hera but Bryce got an urgent call from work so he had to leave quickly." Mariam informed her. "He wanted to tell you but you were sound asleep and he didn't want to wake you up. He felt really bad and that's why he asked me to wish you on his behalf instead."

"Oh." She cooed. She felt a little disappointed but she knew that it must've been important for him to leave early. She couldn't fault him for that.

Just then, her phone rang and she picked it up and placed it to her ears when she saw the Caller ID. It was sister Martha probably calling to wish her a happy birthday like she always does every year.

"Hera my child. A very happy birthday to you." Martha wished her happily. "How are you holding up my dear? And how is the pregnancy coming along?"

She instinctively placed her hands on her already protruding stomach. A smile flickering o her lips. "I'm fine sister Martha and so is the baby. We're both doing okay."

"Christina asked me to wish you a happy birthday today. She could've called herself but she left for her exams early this morning. I take it that y'all must have spoken prior to that engagement."

"Yes we have." She answered. "I miss you all so much."

"We do too. Don't think about us too much and enjoy your day. I love you so much my child, don't ever forget that." Martha told her and a stray tear slid down her cheeks. Lately she had been feeling down because she thought that Martha was upset with her so it felt nice to hear her say those words to her.

length before deciding to end the phone call. All through the day, Hera felt down. Bryce hasn't called her and he wasn't returning any of her calls either. She just wanted to hear from him but couldn't get through to him.

that he might be busy with work but she doubted it. He always made time for her even when he was swarmed with work. Always. As

isn't the birthday girl." Max greeted

i can't seem to get a hold of him. He's not taking my calls and i don't know what to do.

matter of fact, I'm here to take you to him. Bryce sent me to give this to you on his behalf." He ushered in two women who came in with different

skeptically. When the both of them teams up to do something, it usually doesn't end well. It's always chaotic. "What's

go meet him? I'll be waiting out here for you as your escort ma'am." He smiled at her and gestured to the women that he had come with. "Take care of her or he'll have my head." Mariam led them all to her side of the bedroom and the women set out to work almost immediately. Hera was clueless yet curious as to why Bryce decided to do this? He had time to do this but couldn't wish her a happy birthday?

Mariam complimented her outfit. It was a Bouffant Pouf ankle length dress and comfortable platform heels. Her hair was styled up

Nothing too extravagant but still, she looked

after he sees you in this." Max teased causing

She whispered

A limo was already outside waiting to pick them up. When they arrived at the destination, Hera was told to put on a blindfold for the said surprise and after minutes of arguing, she

Max whispered to her hearing and lets go of her hands. She stood still and they

She called out to them

after holding on to it for a while, she recognized who it was. It was Bryce. Her nervousness slowly turns into anger. "Bryce, I've been trying to reach out to you all day but you've been ignoring me. You promised to stay

By the way, you

carefully,

is surprised to see trails of rose petals scattered across the ground where she stood. The part of the hall that she could see was beautifully decorated with flowers, ribbons and balloons. She felt like she was standing in the

plan all

shadowy figure of someone playing on the piano but she couldn't exactly tell who it was. Apart from the bright light shining on the center of the hall where she stood, the rest of the room was dimly lit. "First of all," He

Was this the reason why you couldn't take my calls today? Now i feel

i did it. Will you forgive me?" He brought her hands to his lips and kissed her knuckles. "Of course i forgive you. And thank you Bryce. This is the best

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