Chapter 163 - Alex Proposes

It is now 7:15PM, and Sam, Alex and Ruby have all just arrived at the hotel location for Lena's New Year's party. Alex, for her part, is incredibly nervous right now, because she knows that she is not only getting closer and closer to actually getting the ring from Lena, but then proposing to Sam a few hours later. Alex honestly doesn't even know how she is going to be able to keep it together for the next 4 and a half hours, which is when she plans to propose to Sam, about 15 minutes before midnight. Alex did consider doing it right on midnight, or a few seconds before, but she decided against that, because that would mean she and Sam wouldn't be with Ruby, or their other family members when counting down to midnight.

Alex, Sam and Ruby are all quickly directed by the hotel staff to where the party is, and after going through a few doors, they eventually meet Kara, Lena and Eve, who are currently standing outside on a very large balcony area which overlooks the National City Bay, which will have fireworks come midnight. Behind them is a large ball room with chairs, tables, and tables of food set up already. So people will have the option to either stay inside, or come out onto the very large balcony outside. Although admittedly, the balcony is more like an open aired part of the building, with an overhang that looks like a balcony, rather than a balcony. But either way, it all looks very nice.

"Oh, hey guys!" Lena smiles upon noticing Alex, Ruby and Sam walking out onto the balcony area.

Alex, Sam and Ruby then greet Kara, Lena and Eve.

"Where's Alura?" Ruby asks Kara and Lena, not seeing her best friend.

"Oh, she's not going to be here for another 15 minutes or so." Kara explains, "Eliza was looking after her for a while, so we could come here early."

"Oh, okay." Ruby nods.

"Everything looks great, Lena. It turned out so well." Sam smiles, looking around at how stunning everything looks.

"Yeah. Well, it was mostly Eve's doing. She coordinated everything with the hotel, which just made my job so much easier." Lena replies.

"Thank you, Miss Luthor." Eve replies, with a smile.

"I think you can just call me Lena for the evening, Eve." Lena says.

"Of course Mis.... I mean... Lena..." Eve says.

"Now, why don't you go call that boyfriend of yours and ask when he's getting here, so you can enjoy the party, instead of having to hang out with your boss. You won't be needed for anything else this evening, Eve." Lena says.

"But Mis.... I mean Lena.... you are paying me for the night.... I thought I would be working.... and you were just kind enough that my boyfriend could be here too." Eve says, in a surprised voice.

"Eve, that was just in case. But everything is in order. You can enjoy the evening, and you'll still be paid." Lena says.

"I.... thank you.... so much..... Lena." Eve says.

"You're very welcome, Eve." Lena smiles.

Eve then quickly exits the group, and pulls out her phone, clearly calling her boyfriend.

"That was nice of you, Lena." Sam says.

"Yeah. Well, I really do mean it. She did an excellent job with this event. I was afraid that no one would be able to live up to Jess' standards." Lena says.

Sam chuckles.

"I'm not sure if Jess will be jealous to hear that, or happy." Sam smirks.

"Oh, I doubt she'll be jealous. I mean.... she literally offered to organise this New Year's party for me.... as if she is still my assistant, even though she's literally running CatCo." Lena says.

Sam chuckles again.

"I guess some habits die hard." Sam smirks.

"Yeah. I guess." Lena replies.

Lena then looks at Alex, and she notices that the redhead has a very anxious look on her face. Lena knows that means that the DEO agent really wants to get the ring as soon as possible, but obviously Lena can't give it to Alex in front of Sam.

"Uhhh.... Kara.... why don't you show Ruby and Sam where all the food and drinks are? And you can bring Alex and I something as well?" Lena suggests.

"Oh, yeah. Of course." Kara nods, "Come on guys."

"I want to stay here." Ruby says.

"Uhhh Ruby...." Kara begins, realising that she needs to bring Ruby with her too, as she knows Lena is trying to get rid of Sam to give the ring to Alex, "there's some food I know you'll....."

"It's fine." Alex interrupts, "I'll keep an eye on Ruby here."

"Oh... okay." Kara nods, and then turns to Sam, "Come on, I guess it's just us."

"Yeah. I could do with a glass of champagne." Sam smiles.

Kara and Sam then walk away, heading into the ballroom where a lot of the food and drinks are.

"What was that about?" Sam asks Kara, clearly having noticed that something was off there.

"Uhhh.... I think Lena and Alex are talking about our wedding... something that I'm not supposed to know about.... Lena has already banned me from using my super hearing tonight." Kara lies.

"Oh... okay." Sam nods, seeming to believe Kara's lie.

Kara is honestly pretty proud of herself for thinking so fast on her face.

"Anyway, I'm pretty hungry. Alex and I did plan to get here in time to have dinner with you guys, but we got stuck in a lot of traffic." Sam explains.

"Oh, well there is more than enough food here to fill you guys up." Kara smiles.

Sam chuckles.

"You've already been checking it out then?" Sam smirks.

"Yep." Kara nods, with a big smile.

Back out on the balcony, Lena has been carefully watching for Sam and Kara to be out of sight.

"Okay." Lena eventually says.

"So, do you have it?" Alex asks.

"Uhhh... yeah." Lena nods, looking at Ruby.

"Don't worry. I already told Ruby." Alex says.

"Oh." Lena replies.

"Can I see it?" Ruby asks, in an excited voice.

Lena nods her head, and then pulls the velvet ring box out of her clutch purse. Lena then hands the box to Alex who opens it up and looks at the ring. As Alex looks at the ring, Ruby stands on her tip toes to get a peak of the ring herself.

"It's beautiful." Ruby says, in awe.

"Yeah.... it's..... just how I imagined it." Alex agrees.

"I'm glad you like it." Lena smiles, "And I know Sam is just absolutely going to adore it."

"I hope so." Alex says.

"She will." Lena smiles.

"Yeah well... uhhh.... how do I get to the spot where I'm going to propose to Sam?" Alex asks, realising she needs to know that information now, in case she doesn't get a chance to ask Lena later.