The Dark Secret of the CEO by Sofia de Orellana

Chapter 66

The journey to the restaurant is light, at least for Luz. Because for Gerard… her stomach is a nervous wreck , never in her life was he so terrified, not even when she proposed to Margaret .

As soon as they arrive at the venue, the host comes out to greet them, gesturing to Gerard that the order is ready. Gerard surrounds Luz by her waist and draws her to her body, to imbibe that pure energy, that special shine that she has of her and that love that radiates from her woman.

Because Luz will always be his wife.

Upon entering, the man leads them to a huge wooden door. When they cross it, Luz is shocked by what she finds there.

There is a lonely table, for two people, surrounded by white flowers. Dim lights illuminate the space, as the sun is setting. The music, soft and calm, ends up enveloping the place. Luz stares at Gerard, who kneels in front of her and feels that he is going to give her something.

“I’ll just take off your shoes,” he tells her, smiling, and she feels her soul return to her body.

Although, to be honest, if Gerard had proposed to her at that moment, she would have said yes without hesitation.

He does the same with her shoes and they leave them at the side of the entrance, he takes her by the hand and leads her to one of the chairs.

Out of nowhere, a waiter appears, laying out a shrimp appetizer on a bed of leaves, and Gerard pours him orange juice and smiles at him.

long before? -she asks him without being able to remove

 I knew that conversation would be painful, that’s why I wanted to prepare this for you, because I want your life to be like this from now on, enlightened, calm, full of hope and with eyes

you… this is really beautiful, my

I spoke with Matías. We are both going to find a way for your parents to get closer, and only

-Me…

the truth is painful, but Luz… I have plans for us and I don’t want you to miss anyone. And if I’m more honest, I want to rub it in their faces that, despite everything,

Gerard straight in the eye. Tears try to break through, but this time they are from happiness. She nods and Gerard

they bring the main course, risotto and

segundo que pasa, Luz nota que Gerard está intranquilo y siente que no le está diciendo todo. Hasta que, cuando traen el postre, no aguanta más. -Amor,

No… ¿por qué? – le pregunta él sonriendo y bebiendo

estás tranquilo, tu rodilla no deja de moverse y

pie y luego se arrodilla frente a Luz, con aquella cajita entre sus manos – Luz, eres la mujer más increíble, mi aliento, mi esperanza, mi renacer – abre la cajita y ella sonríe con lágrimas en los

sobre él, cayendo al suave césped entre abrazos, besos y risas -. Será un honor ser la esposa de un

comienza a profundizarlo solo de esa manera que ella sabe, esa que el cuerpo de Gerard

este lugar no es apto para lo que sigue – su voz sale ronca y a Luz

entre sus brazos. Salen de allí, pero antes de que cierre la puerta del auto,

-No pagamos la cuenta…