Chapter 54: chapter 54

A Year Later,            Well, who thought my life will turn this awesome? Collins Magazine is under the control of me and Jamie. We officially changed it's name to 'New York Time' and combined my 'New Era' with it.As I promised to my friends, I increased their salaries and we shifted 'New Era' to 'New York Time'. So, we are working together. Alex, Aaron, and Jake are still managing it. Regarding them, Aaron and Henna broke up a few months ago. They still trying to be friends, but I know they are avoiding the situations when they have to be alone.Chris's father, he came back into acting and that is the only way of him coping up with the loss of Crystal. But this time, he is not that controlling freak. He became more sensible and gentle with Chris. But they still maintain a safe one-arm distance from each other.Jamie and Mac are still growing strong and seeing the dedication of Mac, Aaron gave him a promotion.I and Jamie worked very hard for the past eight months, learning how to maintain this big business, firing some useless employees and hiring fresh eyes and young blood, preparing legal documents, blah...blah... Finally, everything got settled a month before and we started to adjust to the routine and figured a way to deal with it.Chris, of course, his passion is always been into acting. As he said, he's been in this long time and he forgot what his actual favorite thing is. So, he started to give lectures in an acting college. I still remember his first day, he got more anxious and tense than any other event.Months before,"You think, I should do this?" He asked me inhaling few deep breaths.I drove him to college, "Relax! You'll be fine".He looked at his phone and yelled, "Holy crap of shit!""What happened?""I've just asked only 30 students since it's the first day you know...but 60 people enrolled for my class".I smirked, "Of course, even if I were in their place, I would do the same" I winked, "I mean Christopher Rovan is coming to give a lecture. Who will say no? I can assure you there'll be more girls than boys"."Turn the car! We are not doing it" he tried to misdirect the car."Chris! No!" I stopped the car, "Look! How many days you are going to be scared of this anxiety?""You know, I can't even attend my own movie premiere until the end. I'll slip away secretly in between it's running time. Then how can you expect me to look at the 60 people and address what acting is"."There won't be judgemental eyes instead there will be intruding eyes which will gawk at you" I teased him.He stared at me, "You know I hate that too"."But you never stopped me when I did that" I ran my finger on his shirt button.He smirked, "Because, that's what I love from you" he kissed my lips."Okay, don't distract me with that sweet tongue of yours. You can do this, just think of a way"."I used to take alcohol" he shrugged his shoulders.I rolled my eyes, "Okay, how about you close your eyes and imagine there is no one in the classroom".He looked at me, "Or I can take a pill"."No...No..." I shook my head terribly, "Their side effects are similar to alcohol intake. You just think I am there attending your lecture. Try to see a wall before you and if someone asks doubt answer it looking into their eyes. You can do this. Chris! Please! Don't run away from this" I adjusted his tie and corrected his hair.After a minute, he replied, "Let's do this".I gave him few more suggestions on the way. He listened to that all intently and finally, we stopped before the College. He pecked a kiss on my cheeks, "Okay, wish me luck"."You'll rock it".He headed towards the auditorium. God! Please don't make him embarrassed. He loves this so much.Later that evening, when I picked him up he came smiling and hopped into the car."Someone is in the great mood".He kissed my head deeply and replied, "Thank you so much for Morning. If I gave up, I would missed seeing how nice this job is"."What happened?" I asked turning the car."Well, I admitted to them before beginning the class that it's my first day and I have terrible anxiety. They understood and didn't raise any questions. After that, I looked at the wall while teaching. It's really nice, I didn't feel that much pressure. I love it"."I'm so proud of you, honey. Now, tell me how many girls were there?""You are right, I had 45 out of 60" he laughed, "But mostly were gawking. So, I had no problem"."Remember, if you try to make a move. I'll be there with a big knife" I teased him."Oo! Then I should stop my flirty tall and mark my boundary"."That's a good boy" I patted his cheeks.Present,After that, he adjusted to the class and became Jovial to all. He is now the student's favorite. His coffee shop is managed by Chuck, cause Chris doesn't wanna lose a good friend. So, he appointed him as a manager, and also from last week, he started to teach piano classes for kids. He kept himself pretty busy.Until now, we had our best moments. We loved, teased, fought, he apologized to me and made love to each other. I wished this magic should be until our end.It's a lazy Saturday morning. We cuddled in our bed looking at some Disney movies, "How the hell do you never get tired of these cartoon movies?""Are you kidding? It's great. I love them since I was 12"."Ugh...I'm in a love with man-child".He gleed, "Anyways, Listen! It's been a long we spend time with each other. So, today evening I have a plan for us"."Hmm...interesting. Is that we are going to Disneyland?" I mocked him.He rolled his eyes, "Not so funny. I have other plans"."Ok, what is it?""It's a surprise. You'll see it"."Please don't tell me, we are wearing matching Mickey mouse sweaters"."You know what? This is not a joke" he crossed his arms."Fine, sorry" I kissed him and hissed in his ears, "How about I make it up for you wearing that Mickey mouse sweater?"His face now brightened, "Now, you are talking lady" he landed on me kissing my neck.Later that evening,        When I came out of the shower, there was a dress on the bed with an envelope. I opened it, 'Meet me in the living room wearing this - C'.I smiled and looked at it. It was my favorite Colour Black Chiffon high neck A-line party wear dress. I wore it and loosened my hair.I came to the living room, grabbing my handbag and black heels. He stood in front of the window showing his back to me tucking his hands inside the pocket. He was wearing a white shirt and black pants with matching shoes. His hair has been gelled."Chris, I'm ready," I said adjusting my heels.He looked at me and smiled, "I know my choice will make you sexy" he neared me, "I right now wanna..." He ran his hands over my dress and stopped near the zip."Chris, the plan" I stopped him."Umm...why don't we change it to tomorrow?" He kissed the back of my neck."No...No..." I turned back, "The plan" I pushed him to Elevator."Well, I don't mind in the elevator too" he tried to convince me."No!" I said firmly, "You gave so much hype about the plan. We are doing this"."Fine, however, we'll do there. I just need to control myself for few minutes"."Let's see about it".James drove the car. After few minutes, we stopped at the Dock."What are we doing here?" I asked rubbing my palms.He pointed out a yacht, "We are gonna spend our night here"."Wow! It's a good plan. I've never been on a yacht" I kissed his cheeks.We entered the Yacht, Chris wished a mid-thirties man, "Ana, this our Captain, Jerome".I shook my hands with him smiling."Alright, Jerome. Start the voyage".He nodded and went to start it. Chris wrapped his around me my hips and asked, "Hungry?""Kind of".He bought me to the Dock. There is a table arranged with seafood varieties, with two waiters ready to serve for us.After dinner, we stood viewing the stars in the sky."Ana?" He called me."Hmm...what?" I asked looking at the sky, "Look those stars they are forming the dog shape"."Yeah...but do you love your life with me?""Is that even a question? Of course, I am happy to have you in my life" I still fixed my gaze at the stars."So, you won't mind spending the rest of your life with me?""No, Silly. Why are you asking it?" I turned to look at him.Omg! Omg! Omg! He was on his knees, holding a ring in his hands, "Ana Thomas, I never thought that I'll be crazy about one woman, and also" he smiled, "Spending life with a single woman. But now, I'm here and you changed me...a good change. I can't imagine a day without seeing your face and your constant teasing. I wanna marry you, have kids, and start a life with you. So, Ana will you marry me?"It made me cry and my heart swell. "Oh! Chris!" I closed my mouth in happy tears, "This is the surprise you are talking about?"He nodded, "Mm-hmm you like it?" His eyes twinkled.I smiled and showed my hand to him, "Chris, you weared my ability to find another man. You gave me the superior goals in a man. So, I'm kinda stuck with you. I love you...you are my best friend, my confidence, my strength, and my weakness. I love you..love you till my death".He placed the ring on my hands and stood up holding my hands in his, "I love you too" he kissed my forehead deeply.I hugged him tightly, "I love this plan".He chuckled, "Jerome, now"  he shouted holding me."What?" I looked at him questioning.He showed me the sky, wrapping my waist. Firecrackers went up the sky and it bursted releasing different colors and patterns. It was an eye feast.We stood watching until it got over. Even if he proposed to me in the dump yard, I would have said yes. It won't matter, how he proposed it's who proposed. I hugged him more tightly wishing it don't wanna be a dream and spoil it by waking up. I inhaled his scent and buried my face on his chest. He strongly wrapped his arms around me."Ana, I wanna say why I wanted to do this?""Why?"He exhaled a breath and said, "Because I kissed another woman, yesterday".   Â