Shadow Of The Past | Ongoing

72| "I didn't mind falling, as long as it was you I was falling for."

NAOMI

As I stood on the beach, the warm breeze tousling my hair, I felt Ace's hand gently guiding me along the shoreline. With my eyes shielded by the blindfold, I trusted him completely, relishing in the anticipation of what awaited me.

When he instructed me to remove the blindfold, I turned around to find Ace standing before me, a radiant smile adorning his face.

Before us lay a picturesque scene: the sandy beach adorned with a beautiful setup, with red rose petals scattered delicately across the sand and illuminated letters spelling out the words "marry me?"

In that moment, my heart swelled with emotion, overwhelmed by the depth of Ace's love and the beauty of his proposal. As I gazed into his eyes, I knew with certainty that this was where I belonged, by his side, for eternity.

He dropped down and knelt before me, my heart skipped a beat, and tears welled up in my eyes. I couldn't believe this moment was finally here.

He pulled put a black box, with a beautiful diamond right that was exactly what I dreamed it would be.

With his eyes locked on mine, he began to speak, his words washing over me like a gentle tide.

Each word he uttered resonated deeply within my soul, stirring emotions I never knew existed.

"Today, as I kneel before you, I know exactly what i want to say to you. I'm filled with an overwhelming sense of love and gratitude. From the very first moment our paths crossed, I knew in my heart that you were special—that you were the one I had been waiting for.

Reflecting on our journey together fills me with awe and wonder. We've shared countless moments of joy, laughter, and even the challenges that life has thrown our way. Through it all, your unwavering support, kindness, and love have been a beacon of light in my life.

When I think back to the early days of our relationship, I remember how each day seemed brighter with you by my side. Your smile could light up the darkest of days, and your laughter could chase away any sorrow. We've grown together, learned from each other, and built a bond that I cherish beyond words.

Today, as I kneel before you, I am certain of one thing: I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Your presence in my life has brought me immeasurable happiness and fulfillment.

I promise to always support you, to stand by your side through life's twists and turns, and to celebrate every joy with you. Together, we've created beautiful memories, and I know that our future holds even more wonders for us.

Naomi, I never thought I'd fall so hard for a woman in my life. Funny thing is, I didn't mind falling, as long as it was you I was falling for.

Memories of our journey together flooded my mind: from the moment we first met in high school to the trials and tribulations we faced along the way. Despite the challenges, our love endured, standing the test of time. Along the way while with you, I realized I'd do crazy things for you. I would do anything to make this beautiful women looking at me in this moment to forever have a reason to smile.

I was forcefully taken away from you, But I'm so grateful that fate has brought us back together. Along the way, I discovered a precious gift in our daughter, Amara."

With each heartfelt confession, my love for him only grew stronger. As he gazed up at me, his eyes brimming with emotion, I knew with every fiber of my being that he was the one I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.

"Naomi Madden, my love for you is endless like the stars in the universe. Nothing can make me stop loving you. Absolutley nothing. Naomi i cant think any other way to spend a furture with anyone else but you with pir daughter at our side, so will you marry me?" He asks and

I was overcome with emotion, tears of joy glistening in my eyes, reached out to cup his face in my hands.

My eyes locked with his, and a radiant smile spread across my face through the tears. "Yeah," I whispered, her voice filled with unwavering certainty. "I will marry you."

As the fireworks lit up the sky above us, illuminating the beach with bursts of color, I felt a surge of joy and excitement. With tears of happiness glistening in my eyes, I leaned in and planted a tender kiss on Ace's lips, savoring the sweetness of the moment.

As Ace slipped the ring onto my finger, I couldn't help but admire its beauty, the diamond sparkling in the moonlight like a promise of our future together.

"It's beautiful," I whispered, my eyes locked with his.

He smiled, his eyes reflecting the same joy that filled my heart. With the wind gently blowing around us, he pulled me close, and our lips met in a kiss filled with love and excitement.

In that moment, with the ocean waves serenading us and the stars twinkling above, I knew that our love was as enduring as the sea and as boundless as the sky.

As we shared this intimate moment, I felt a surge of warmth and happiness envelop us. Suddenly, the peaceful atmosphere was interrupted by the excited chatter and laughter of Ace's family as they rushed towards us, their faces beaming with joy.

Ace's parents were the first to reach us, enveloping us in tight hugs, their eyes brimming with tears of happiness.

His brother followed suit, offering his congratulations and showering us with love and well-wishes.

Amara was next, her eyes shining with excitement as she hugged us tightly, her happiness palpable.

Ace and I exchanged smiles, feeling grateful and blessed to be surrounded by such love and support. With his family by our side, we knew that our journey together would be filled with love, laughter, and endless moments of joy.

His grandmother came by and told him, "I swear to God, Ace, you loose this amazing beautiful right next you, I will kill you this time."

"I won't, I'm gonna make sure I keep her." He said.