Chapter 137

WE WALKED UP THE STAIRCASE AND TO WHAT SEEMED LIKE THE ROOF. There was a huge hall in around and we went further up to this tiny space that was on top of something which I have no idea how to even describe.

Around it was a heart made of rose petals with a table set for two inside. A bouquet of different kinds of flowers was carefully placed in the centre of the table and I quickly covered my mouth in awe. Was this really happening??

Adam gave me his hand and I followed his lead until he asked me to sit. He pulled the chair for me and carefully pushed it in as I sat. I didn't dare take my eyes off of him until he also took his very own seat.

Immediately, a set of an Irish band??? I don't know but they looked something like that. They appeared out of nowhere and sang a beautiful beat. I wasn't following the song but I loved the tune and combination of all the instruments all together.

"Wow Adam.....wow....you keep blowing my mind...." I smiled sleeking some hair behind my ear and turning left to right admiring this entire place. Plane cloths were hang around us with patches of roses at different points, forming loops all around.

I looked up and noticed the roof was made of a completely transparent glass which gave a view of the dark sky and beautiful stars.

I turned my attention back to Adam who seemed to have been looking at me this entire time.

The look on his face revealed just how mesmerized he was by everything that was happening including the lady sitting in front of him.

I drew my hand and placed it on his against the table.

"Do you like it???" He asked kindly. I nodded vigorously.

"I love it"

Looking back at him, I didn't notice the man who came and popped our very first bottle of champagne and poured me some. He did the same for Adam and then left.

I finally relaxed my face after my muscles had began aching from over smiling. Adam took his glass and drank from it.

I didn't.

I looked inside incase the ring might have been in there. I carried the glass up high and looked in it from beneath it and back from the top.

"Uh...what are you doing???" He asked and my face flashed with embarrassment.

"Well...." I grinned and placed the glass back down. "I ...I wasn't sure....if it's healthy....for me to drink this.....it's alcoholic you know...." I placed the glass back down and withdrew my hands in disappointment.

"Oh...I see...." He shook his head in agreement. "But I don't think it should make much of a difference. It's okay.... didn't you say the doctor said your tests were normal???" I nodded.

"Then I don't think there's anything to worry about.....go ahead....." He convinced me and I was glad that he didn't catch me. That was close.

I picked up the glass by its stem and held it sternly against my jaw as I opened my lips. The liquid flowed with grace from the glass all the way past by tongue and down my throat.

It was slightly bitter but I could handle it. I swallowed it and placed the glass down.

"Elly...I just want you to know that I love you okay. I was completely worried when you went missing but thanks for the phone call you made to Lauren and we found you....am sorry we took long to----"

"Adam please ....am here now....doesn't that matter???" I really wasn't in the mood to listen to all these gibberish. Yes it was gibberish. I was so anxious about the ring that I didn't see how terrible I'd become. What if he was just making a point before he could present it to me?

Well it didn't matter, I came here for a ring and all I wanted was a ring!

"Yes but...."

"No buts my love.... we're here to have fun right?? Then let's do that.....I don't ....argh! Let's let bygones be bygones. Am happy you're worried about me and it makes me safe to know that I have you by my side. No pressure....okay???" I asked hoping I was convincing enough.

"Okay...." He smiled and I kissed the back of his hand. "So...what will you have for dinner?? Trust me...you can order anything"

"A ring!" I immediately screamed and after I noticed how awkward that got I managed to change the subject into my favour. "Pff..uh...I..I mean...a wing....I think a chicken wing will do.... or a ringlet...do they have chicken ringlets??" I asked, soaked in humiliation.

Adam simply smiled and shook his head. He raised his hand summoning a waiter who came immediately, taking our orders.

I had no idea what Adam ordered neither did I bother ask.

I just wanted us to get to the part where he gives me the freakin' ring!

"So what do you think of his place???" He asked.

"One of a kind...." I replied. Straight.

"Just as I thought. I think I should make a place just like this one too....what do you think???"

"Go on if you're interested...."

"Would you come live with me if I had such a huge place???"

"Yah!" I replied and looked away. I was so irritated for no apparent reason. Suddenly, the question revised in my mind and got me thinking. Live with him?? Was this him getting to the point ?

"Umm...I mean I would. I really would love to live with you in a house like this....it's very beautiful...and we could make a beautiful couple too...." I smiled.

"Precisely...." He agreed. Then, the waiter came with our food as ordered.

Looking at the chicken, I totally lost my appetite. I wasn't a chicken lover. I only ate chicken because it was the most available food. Beef was for me. I looked over at Adam's plate and immediately started drooling. He had fried Latin rice with beef cubes and some coleslaw. Simple and elegant. Why didn't I order that??

"Tuck in Elly.. it's gonna get cold...." He pushed the plate in front of me and I reluctantly picked a fork.

Looking at my plate again, I regretted ordering chicken ringlets. They looked like someone's legs had gotten sliced and baked with leaves from a nearby guava tree chopped and sprinkled on top.

The sauce was brown and I wondered how did it get brown?? Was it over cooked or maybe burnt?

The sauce placed aside for me was worst. It was like someone had white porridge with green salad and then puked it out.

My goodness this is the worst night ever!!! I took out my phone and decided to go through the pictures while waiting for Adam to finish his mean and we can leave.

I loved one which I immediately posted on Instagram to tell my fans I was back online. I smiled when I saw that Ciara was first to like and comment. 'so much for a goddess on earth'

Just after her, many other people began liking, commenting and reposting my picture not forgetting to tag me.

It felt good to finally know that there's a crowd of people out there who loved me and would do anything and absolutely anything for me.

Their comments brighten up my day and reposting my pictures just makes me feel like the most important person on earth. It all encourages me to keep on doing what I do.

"Elly....you're not eating....." Adam startled me when he held my hand. I flinched and looked at him. He seemed sad. But of course yes, I ruined the night. I acted off because of my anxiety and desperation that I turned this into a funeral.

"Am sorry am not really hungry. But is it okay to have this packed so I can eat it at home???" I asked and he nodded. I noticed he dropped his spoon midway which was weird because Adam always finished his meals.

"In the meantime....won't you invite me to your meal??" I asked giving him that look from which I expected to see a smile on his face and of course, I saw it. He placed the plate in the center of the table and I picked my fork and gladly ate with him. We are the whole meal together until it was finished.

"Can we order it again???" I asked licking my lips, making him laugh. "Didn't you say you weren't hungry???"

"I wasn't hungry for chicken...I was hungry for beef" I wiggled my eyebrows and he smiled. Just like I wanted it. I picked my glass of wine and finished it to the last drop.

I looked at Adam's and noticing that he still had some in his glass, I slowly pulled his towards me and replaced it with my empty glass. When he saw what I was doing, a look of love flashed across his face and immediately it melted my heart. With or without a ring, I loved this man.

"Ehem..." He cleared his throat and I placed the glass down, wiping my lips with a serviette.

"Eleanor DelaRue....for my entire life I have loved you and every step of the way, I promise to always love you...." He began and I knew this was it.

I raised my eyebrows in shock while looking at him as if I had no idea what was happening.

I kept my eyes fixed on him although I noticed him drive his other hand I to his pocket.

He was definitely bringing out the box. Most definitely.... I smiled as he continued to say his amazing poem.

"So...now I ask...will you please make me the happ----" Suddenly his phone rang.

Disappointment immediately flashed across my mind as I clenched my fingers into fists. Almost! He was almost there!!!

"Sorry, I forgot to put it on silent...." He apologized and took his phone, looking at the caller ID. "May I take this??? It's a new number....."

I nodded and gave an eerie smile fitting with my mood as I was boiling with rage.

"Hello..." Be spoke and I looked the other way. You certainly have got to be kidding me!

I wasn't even paying attention to Adam until he vibrantly called my name as though he'd been burnt.

"Elly.....!!! Oh Elly...." He got me to stand up and carried me before twirling me around.

"What's up??" I asked, smacking his shoulders so that he puts me down.

"This was the royal secretary all the way from Britain. He said my piece was loved by the royal family and want me to paint a portrait of the Princess who's coronation is in a month!!!!" He shook me and I got even angrier but tried to contain it. At least one of us was happy.

I stood still and stared at him like I was frozen.

He stood back up, fixed his jacket and placed the phone back on his ear. I kept on looking at him until the smile on his face slowly faded.

What was wrong??

Then, he hang up.

The look on his face told me something was not good. Adam sank in his chair and I resumed my seat too holding his hands in mine.

"What's wrong Adam???" I asked in what seemed to be a caring manner.

"Am sorry Elly...but I'll have to leave...now!"