Cooper was rattled, she could barely suck in a breath and her heart raced. “What...what exactly are you asking for Nate?” Her eyes widened and her jaw dropped when he went down on one knee.
Kneeling before her, Nate dug into the pocket of his suit pants and pulled out a black velvet box. He reached for her hand and gazed into her eyes. “I'm in love with you Cooper. Deeply, truly in love with you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me Cooper, will you be my wife?”
She could no longer hold the happy tears back, they trickled down her cheeks. This was what her heart had longed for, and she could hardly believe it was happening. However, it was real, Nate was real and his declaration was real. She swallowed past the emotions clogging her throat. “I love you too Nate. But are you really sure you want to marry me?”
Well, at least she finally admits she loves me and that was one road block cleared. “I wouldn't be here making a fool of myself if I wasn't.”
She laughed. “Actually if you think about it Nate, it's a very romantic gesture.”
“Cooper I'm warning you now I'm running out of patience. So just answer the damn question. Will you marry me sweetheart?”
“Oh, alright then. Yes I'll marry youuuu...”
The very second the word yes left her mouth, Nate shot to his feet and swept her up in his arms One arm wrapped around her waist, his hand cradled the back of her head. “I love you Cooper.” He whispered before he lowered his mouth to hers. His tongue swept the warm haven and when her tongue tangled with his, a growl rumbled in his chest and he tore his mouth free. “I think we better get out of here.”
Cooper let out a disappointed sigh, at Nate's word she glanced around the room, and saw everyone smiling and clapping at them. “Yeah I think we should.”
Nate placed her back on her feet, opened the box still clasped in his hand. He lifted the ring out, reached for her left hand and slipped it on her finger. His gazed held hers. “Forever.”
Close to tears once more, Cooper blinked them away. “Forever.”
With her hand still clasped in his, Nate led her out of the cafeteria ignoring the commotion he'd caused. All he could think about was getting his woman home and into bed. When they reached his car, he gave her one more long lingering kiss before he helped her inside the vehicle.
“Nate I've missed you.” Cooper admitted when he was seated beside her.
Nate cupped her cheek. “I know sweetheart I've missed you too. Now come on let's go home. You have a lot of making up to do.”
Her laugh came out in a husky rush, sending desire and need swimming through her veins. “Well then drive man, drive.”
And Nate did, he drove home in record time and the moment they entered the penthouse, he swept her up in his arms and carried her to bed. Clothes were removed in seconds and shortly afterwards only the sound of soft moans and flesh meeting flesh could be heard.
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