Liam Montgomery does not know the word defeat and never will he allow himself to surrender in any battle. Being the heir to the biggest Information Technology company in the world, with competitors trying to shut him down made him tough, resilient a...
There were no other incidents during the 24 hour flight from Melbourne Australia to Catania Sicily in Italy on their private jet. Both couples slept during half of the trip and on the other half was spent discussing about the wedding preparations and the parties that they will be hosting.
The well-guarded and very secured Garcia's estate is located in an isolated mountainside near the coast of Catania. Almost two hours of land travel from the airport to their mansion and they were home. Liam and Frankie had to disentangle from themselves the moment the car turned on the curb leading to the estate. It was almost time for dinner when they reached the house. Their parents were already waiting for them at the Receiving area of the mansion when they arrived.
Seeing the two pairs of parents who still looked young and doesn't seem to age always makes Liam's heart swell with happiness. All four of them took turns in hugging and kissing the hands of Lance, Cassie, Alex and Marco.
"How was your trip?" It was Alex who asked and Frankie moved to her mother's side and slipped her arms on her waist then leaned on her shoulder. He smiled at her gesture.
"It was fine. I just wanted it to be over so I could see you again."
"Awww, my baby girl is so sweet. I wonder what happened this time. Come on, Alej and Frankie, spill the beans." All four of them stiffened as they saw Alessandra's calculating gaze but Liam was not fazed. He simply walked towards his father and godfather and kneeled in front of them, looking at them straight in their eyes. He switched his gaze from one parent to the next to show that he is sincere and serious in what he was about to tell them. He heard Frankie's gasp not only when he knelt but when he spoke.
"Dad, Mom, Uncle Marco and Aunt Alex, Francesca and I are now together. I would like to formally ask for her hand in marriage." Another gasp from Frankie and he forced himself not to smile and look at her. He had to finish his speech otherwise, he would surely be in trouble. "I know this may seem sudden but you may all be aware how I feel about her even before. Francesca and I realized that we belong together. I love her and would like to marry her with your blessing." With a straight face, he waited for his verdict. He could feel the beads of perspiration on his forehead. Cassie and Alex were both smiling while Frankie's mouth was agape and she was gripping her mother's hand. When he looked back at Marco and Lance, their expressions were stoic. They didn't even smile or frown. They just stood there while he knelt in front of them, his heart hammering on his chest.
"Did she say yes to your proposal?" Marco's voice was cold and he gulped before he replied.
"Well, Uncle...I haven't really asked..." He felt stupid for not asking Frankie first but then she knelt in front of him, in between him and their parents and took his hands on hers. It was surreal on how her eyes were teary as she answered his unspoken question.
"Yes, I will say yes...I want to marry him." She turned her body to the right to briefly look at her father before looking back at Liam. "I will marry you...even if you're stubborn and stupid for not asking me first." He felt air left his lungs when she smiled at him. He felt so happy that he could stare at her face and be with her all day and all night for the rest of their lives. They would have sealed their engagement with a kiss if not for the tap he received on his shoulder from his father that motioned for them to stand up. Liam and Frankie held hands, their sides pressed together as they faced the loving gaze of their parents. Alejandro and Luna moved to stand beside Lance. The smiles not leaving their faces. He could see his sister silently crying because of happiness.
"So, it's settled then. You'll make my princess your queen. Congratulations! I would have said welcome to the family but you're already a part of it." Marco's voice was laced with amusement and his eyes with adoration.
"Thank you, Godfather." He intentionally said that to make his Uncle Marco grin wider. He was the only one who can get away with using that word since he really is his godfather. Marco didn't want to be labeled as The Godfather.
"Congratulations, son. You always make me proud." He grinned at his father and he turned to his Frankie. "You will officially be my other daughter now, Frankie." Frankie laughed and Lance enveloped them both in a tight embrace.
"Come here, you two!" Cassie opened her arms and Liam and Frankie was enveloped in her hug. Then it was Alex and finally Marco who hugged them. Alej and Luna followed and congratulated them both.
"It took too long for you two to figure it out. We almost lost hope!" His mother exclaimed and Frankie's mother nodded her head in agreement.
"You are both stubborn like your fathers! It's a good thing we came up with the idea to send Frankie to your home."
"What?!" Marco, Lance, Frankie and Liam asked altogether, earning the laughter of Luna and Alej.
"Didn't you realize by now how we planted the idea in your obstinate heads?" Their mothers high fived each other and their fathers just groaned. Liam and Frankie looked at each other and grinned. Their eyes speaking in agreement that their mothers are indeed the best.
"Come on, family, I'm starving! Enough with the engagement congratulations and feed the pregnant lady!" They all laughed at Luna as she motioned for them to follow her. They started moving towards the Dining room. Liam took Frankie's hand and waited for their family to exit. With his free hand, he fished something from his jean's right pocket. A sparking five-carat diamond engagement ring in a blaze frame decorated with black and white diamonds. The white gold ring was fully covered with diamonds, white in the sides and black in the middle.
"I got carried away that I forgot to do the most important thing before I asked for your hand in marriage..." Liam got on one knee, offered her the ring while he gazed at her tear-filled eyes. He wanted to bask on the look of love and adoration he sees in there. "I have loved you for the longest time and have been preparing myself for this day for years. I may have lost track of the real purpose why I wanted to succeed in almost everything that I do, but now, I remember. It's because of you. I want to be worthy to be with you. Thank you for agreeing to be my wife even if I haven't formally asked you, yet." She swatted his head softly and they both laughed. "My princess, soon to be queen, will you marry me and make lots of babies with me?" Her grin was infectious. She giggled and pulled him up to stand in front of her.
"I want my gorgeous ring first then a toe-curling kiss and I'll say yes to both." He did what was told. The million-dollar ring he purchased from his contact in Sydney before he drove to the Beach was a perfect fit. He kissed her lips softly, pouring his elation and affection to have her permanently in his life.
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