The Breaking Point

Proposal

Ciara's POV:

It's been two years. I couldn't believe it has been this long. Two years flew by so quickly and flashed before my eyes. Nicolai and I have been together for a year and a half. The day after the kiss, he asked me to be his girlfriend and I said yes. I was thinking if he was just going to be a coverup for Jacob but, I've actually caught feelings for Nikolai. His smile, his light brown eyes, his beautiful brown skin, and his pretty plump lips are to die for. This man really is literally a work of art; bless his genes.

Nicolai moved in to my penthouse last month. He actually has his own house and suggested I moved there instead but, I really don't want to leave the comfort of my own home. We debated on it for a while before Nicolai gave in and agreed to move into my penthouse. I kind of felt a little selfish for making him leave his house to move into mine, but he assured me that it wasn't a big deal for him. I would like to live into a house soon, maybe when I start a family but not for a whole or now. Nicolai told me that whenever I was ready to live in a house, he'd have one with running water and everything. Yeah, he's still paying the bills to his house and he's helping me out with my bills too. As much as I told him it wasn't necessary, I'd always find my water and gas bills paid. All I can say, is a guy like him is hard to find.

I was at the grocery store, looking for the best apples when I got a call from Nikolai.
"Hey babe, what's up?" I held my phone between my ear and shoulder as I put the apples into a plastic bag. "Hey beautiful, I'm taking you out tonight. We're something sexy like you usually do and be ready by seven, okay?" I smiled and pushed my cart towards the snack aisle. "Okay." We said our goodbyes and hung up. I wonder what the special occasion is, Nikolai always has something under his sleeve.

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I put on my earrings as I looked in the mirror, then run my fingers down my curve hugging black dress with sliver trimming. It cut at the side showing my smooth brown skinned leg. My hair was all pinned to the side and curled, I had on strapped heels. I grabbed my clutch and headed down the steps. Nicolai met me at the door, leaning on the frame and he stared me down. "Wow, can you get any more beautiful?" He smirked. I googled as I rubbed my arm. Nicolai just gives me butterflies, as corny as it sounds. He took my hand and led me to his black Maserati. He opened the door for me and I sat inside as he went to the drivers side.

"So, where are we going?" I asked. Nicolai smirked. "Baby it's a surprise. You'll see when we get there."

We took a long little drive through the beautiful city of New York until we finally arrived to our destination. It was a brand new restaurant that had just opened a week ago. It was a fancy restaurant that I always wanted to go to but I thought it was way too expensive. I don't know how Nicolai knew I wanted to go there; maybe he didn't but I'm glad he knows me that much to take me here. He go out of the car and opened my door, I took his hand and stepped out. When we went inside, it was the he most amazing thing I've ever seen in my life, so much gold and velvet colors. Only the fanciest of people would come here on a daily basis. A young man stood at the door and asked for reservations.

"Table for Dalton." Nicolai said. The young man smiled. "Of course, right this way Mr. and Mrs. Dalton." He lead us to our table which was in the middle of the restaurant. He told us our waiter would be coming shortly after we were seated and left our table. "Mr. and Mrs. Dalton?" I asked while Nicolai smirked. He chuckled and mumbled something I couldn't hear as he picked up the menu. I looked at him curiously as I also picked up my menu. I had my eyes on this delicious chicken parmesan and the picture of it is literally making my mouth water. I put down my menu and noticed the that Nicolai was silently scanning his menu. He could be a little introverted but not towards me. I touched his arm.

"You okay baby?" I asked worriedly. He looked up at me and smiled. "Yeah baby girl I'm alright, just a little anxious that's all." He had a crease in his forehead and he only does that when he's nervous. Something was up with him and he's not telling me; I don't like how this is going. It's like he could read my thoughts when he said, "Don't worry honey, I'm fine, really." He took my hand and held it while smiling reassuringly. Thant calmed me a bit and I smiled back. The waiter came to our table, another young man with blond hair and blue eyes.

"Hello, my name is Kevin and what can I get for this lovely couple for tonight?" He said with his strong British accent. Nicolai looked at me to go first. "I'll have the chicken parmesan with garlic bread." I said as I give the waiter the menu. Nicolai ordered Chicken Alfredo and a bottle of red wine. The waiter said he'll be back with our orders and left. "Red wine, huh? What's the occasion?" I asked Nicolai. He shrugged. "Only the best for you, my love." He answered.

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Dinner was fantastic, the chicken melted in my mouth as I took each bite. The wine was nice and tasty, not too dry. Everything was perfect. Nicolai and I were just talking about everything, how our day went, work, etc.
All of a sudden, Nicolai stood up and shouted. "Can I have everyone's attention please?!" He grabbed both my hands. I looked at him like he lost his mind. "Nick, what the hell are you doing?!" I whispered loudly. He smiled and said, "You'll see."

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is my wonderful girlfriend, the love of my life. We've been together for a year and five months, almost six and I don't think I've ever been so happy. Ciara, you're my baby, I don't know what I'd do without you. I want you to be the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing I see at night."

He bent down on one knee while me and many others gasped. "Ciara Robinson, you marry me?" My hand instantly covered my open mouth as I sat completely still.
"Nicolai I...yes, yes I will marry you!" He put the huge rock on my finger and I jumped on him, kissing him repeatedly, making him stumble backwards. I continued saying yes as tears escaped my eyes.

"Yes, yes, yes..."