Chapter 7: Welcome Back

Cara's POV

"Will you marry me?"

He will what now?! Is he serious?

I stare at Blake and see that he is really serious.

"We didn't even know each other properly." I explained.

"We will get to know each other during our marriage." He reasoned.

"What if we don't get along?" I stressed.

"We will you know why?"

"Why?"

"Because you my sweetheart is the only one who captures my heart at first sight and remain there even 20 years had passed."

I was going to retort another reason why marrying me is a bad idea but I shut up immediately.

"What? No comeback from that one?" Blake mocks.

I glare at him and said "How can you assure me that you will not cheat or have a sidechick behind my back?"

"Tsk. Cara not to boast but I am not lacking any female attention. I just chose to ignore them because they are just wasting my time and did you not hear what I said a while ago?"

I did but I am still skeptical about his proposal.

It is too rushed. Even if he is my pretty eyes.

"Can we just get to know each other first before getting married?"

"Can we just get married first THEN I'll show you why it is a good idea? Please?"

"I promise you Cara you'll not regret it." Blake continued.

Blake stares at me. Convincing me through his enchanting eyes to marry him.

Dammit.

"But you didn't have any ring." I muttered.

Blake smiled so widely it scared me a little bit.

"Yes! Yes! YES!" Blake shouted. He lifts me up like I am just a rag doll and we spins around. I hold on to his broad shoulders because I am afraid I'll superman my ass outside the 50th floor if I did not hold on to him tightly.

He sat me back on the sofa when he realize I look dazed.

"I promise sweetheart. You'll not regret saying yes to my proposal. Thank you!"

Did I say yes?

After agreeing that he will accompany me back to my home later. I dazedly walk out of his office.

I saw Jane giving me an apologetic look. As if she knows what happened inside Blake's office.

I continue my work and I saw Blake several times. He is back to his apathetic self and he subtly acknowledge my presence by sometimes bumping into me or just a subtle glance.

That gave me an idea. I'll bring it up to him later.

Work is done. I Changed out of my uniform. As Blake instructed I waited on his private garage inside the building.

A black dodge charger parked in front of me. The tinted window rolled down and the face of Blake popped up.

"Get in!"

I arc a brow and said. "You won't even open the door of the car for me?"

"Should I?" He ask.

I stare at him until he realize that I am not joking.

"Oh come on!" He exclaimed then proceeds to go out of the car and open the passenger side of his car.

"Please Get in Milady." He dramatically bow and sweeps his hand to his chest like an 1800's butler.

"Thank you Good sir." I answered demurely.

I see him roll his eyes but there is a grin plastered on his face.

"Okay sweetheart guide me back to your humble abode."

Oh he'll be in for a surprise.

After many twist and turns around the city we arrive outside my building.

I can see Blake scanning the whole area.

"Are you sure we are in the right address sweetheart?"

"Blake I've been living here since I was 18 so yes we are in the right place."

I did not wait for him to open my door. I just went out and stretch my back since I am not used to sit in a car.

Blake reluctantly get out off his car and lock his fancy car.

"Nice car man!"

A man shouted 2 blocks away from us. How did he see Blake's car from that distance?

Blake emotionlessly nodded at the man.

"Follow me."

Blake followed silently. The stairs is creaking from his weight.

"Don't say it!" Blake warned.

I look back and stare at him innocently and said "What the heck I did not even say anything!"

"Even if you don't say it. I know you are thinking about it! It's not my weight this floor is just old." He explained indignantly.

"If you say so."

When we reach my room Blake's face is unreadable. He barely fits in the doorway.

As I arrange all my things Blake said something that made me stop.

"I really fuck up didn't I Cara."

Blake whispered.

I look back and he is on the verge of crying.

I stood up immediately and stand in front of him.

"Why do you think that Blake."

He look around my room and I already know what he meant.

"If I doubled the effort in looking for you. You'll not be in this situation."

Regret is clearly showed in his eyes.

This man. I don't deserve him.

I hugged Blake and gently rub my hand to his back and said. "You know Blake. Everything happens for a reason. Let's just be thankful that we saw each other again even if it took 20 years. Okay?"

I feel him wrap his strong arms around me tightly and he kiss the crown of my neck. "Okay." He murmured.

"Pack your things sweetheart and let's get out of here."

Easy.

I just zip up my bag and I am ready to go.

If Blake is surprise with my meager earthly things he did not say anything. We just silently go out off my building. I stop at the landlord's office room first and gave him my key.

Blake's car was surrounded by different people obviously admiring his expensive ride.

When they saw us coming they parted as if Blake is Moses and they are the red sea.

"Man your ride is smokin hot!" Bonnet man said.

"One day I'll have a car like that." The smallest one said.

"Man you don't even have money for water what more for that kind of car!'' One of the men teased the other one.

Blake stare at them and ask "All of you have a job?"

"No sir." Hoodie man answered.

"Why?"

"No one will hire us because we look like a felon. No education background and Baby Jeezus there just got out of prison."

I look at Baby Jeezus and he looks more like undertaker from WWE than Jesus.

Blake nodded slowly and said "Look Go to this address." He got a gold colored calling card in his suit pocket and gave it to the bonnet guy. "Look for Mason. He will give all of you a job. This will be your last chance to turn your life around. Don't fuck it up understood?"

All 10 of them nodded immediately. I can see excitement from their eyes.

"Thanks man!" Hoodie guy said and all of them shake Blake's hand.

This time Blake opened my side then closes it as soon as I sat down comfortably inside his car then he walks around to open his side. He was stopped by one of them. They did a brief conversation and he nodded again to the guys and entered the car.

"You fuckhead! Get out of the way! Boss is coming through!" The hoodie guy yelled to one of the man standing in front of the car. That same man scrambled to get out of our way and gave us an apologetic gap tooth smile.

Awww.. gap tooth is so cute.

As we cruise back to the main city I said "It's so nice of you to give them a job."

"I always help whenever I can." He answered.

"What did the other guy ask you?"

"He ask if they can come with the same clothes that they are wearing today since they don't have any spare and I said no problem. We will provide basic necessities to them."

I am in awe.

Okay. I am convinced now. I' made the right decision to marry him.

"Did you just fall for me sweetheart?"

And he ruins it.

"No." I denied.

"Not Yet"

We arrive at a massive compound.

A silent beep was heard and the massive gate opened automatically.

"Automatic gates." Blake said.

A long driveway welcomed us at the end there is a massive house.

"Wow!" I exclaimed.

"You like it sweetheart?"

I absentmindedly nod at him.

A man in his mid 40's is standing at the door.

As we walk towards him I slowly recognize him.

"Charlie!"

I shouted and run the rest of the way.

I hugged Charlie and said. "Look at you! Still handsome as ever!"

"Welcome back Miss Cara."

"How are you Charlie? Is Blake giving you a hard time?"

"Hey! For your information I am a well behaved child. Right Charlie?"

Blake said indignantly.

"Sure Master Blake."

Charlie's answer was probably rehearsed.

"Whatever come on let's eat dinner first then discuss about our upcoming wedding."

Blake walk ahead of us.

I saw Charlie's surprised expression.

"Charlie your boss is crazy."

"He is a kind man Miss Cara. I hope you give Master Blake a chance."

I stop and stare at Charlie and replied. "You know Charlie that even as a child I thought Blake hang the moon and the stars right?

Charlie smiled and we heard his highness voice "Sweetheart let's eat! The foods are getting cold!"

I roll my eyes and let Charlie guide me to Blakes grand dining room.

His 12 seater dining table is full of food.

What the fuck?

"Do you have other guest Blake?"

I ask while I seat beside him.

"Nope." He answered.

"Too much food." I think there are at least 6 different dishes in front of me.

"You'll be surprised Miss Cara." Charlie said.

Well color me surprise. All of those food? Nada.

You can not even see a crumb left. Blakes stomach is like a black hole. There is no end to it. He is even looking for a dessert!

I ate a lot but Blake can join those eating competition. I swear he will win. Hands down.

As he eat his cake he starts to open the topic of our wedding.

"So what would you like sweetheart? A big wedding? A destination one? Tell me."

"A civil wedding." I replied.

Blake stops chewing and stare at me.

"Why?"

"I have no living relatives Blake and I know that you don't also. I just want a simple wedding."

"Are you sure Cara? I am down to anything you want."

"Yes. Just bring Charlie and another witness then we can go get married at the city hall."

"I know that there is another reason why you chose a civil wedding. Tell me."

Busted.

"I would like to be anonymous. I want to continue working in your company without anyone knowing that I am married to the "boss"."

Blake stops eating and put down his fork. He place his closed fist under his chin and said. "What else?"

"Well. As a cleaner you know I can hear unsolicited gossips from other employees so it will be a benefit and we can easily prank your snotty execs without them knowing. I think it is fun don't you think??"

Intrigued and excitement bloom from Blake's mismatched eyes.

"Deal!"