ZueSea

Chapter 12: The most Precious

After receiving the invitation from Zue, overjoyed Sea couldn't help but hurry everything that she did and ordered Carmila to prepare for her outing with Zue.

Carmila asked again, seeing the hurry her little miss was in, "Miss, what did young master Zhang say to you? Is it something that i shouldn't know or..."

"It's nothing like that, Mila, it's just... that... he asked me out." Seeing that Carmila was misunderstanding her silence and hurry as a confidentiality matter tried to explain, but her voice drowned till it was as small as squeaking of mouse.

Carmila suddenly got an idea of what it is, 'looks like young miss is going on a date, I should prepare for this and make miss the most presentable and lovely to match her beauty before sending her away,' Carmila thought to herself and smiled happily.

"Miss, you dont have to worry about the date. This maide of yours will make your beauty shine that even young master Zhang will drool seeing you, " Mila chimed.

"Mila...!!! It's not like that.... It's... Just a meeting." Sea fought back but was defeated by the enthusiasm Carmila showed towards the date and just enjoyed the process before she asked her driver to drop her the Starbucks Zue mentioned.

As she finds the comfort in the comfy leather pads of the vehicle, she looks out the tinted window. Greeted with buildings, greens, and a plethora of cars and people, she couldn't help but drift into memories with Zue.

As she went through her memories of their meetings, she couldn't help but form a sweet smile on her delicate face. She remembered their first meeting and how it changed over the years and ended up being romantic now. As she was coming to the end, she remembered an incident she didn't want to include in this sweet memory reel of her, and suddenly, her smiling expression smoothed.

Sea shook her head and looked out only to notice a red car clossing in, which she knew was Zue's. Sea helped herself out of the car and asked her driver to leave and mentioned that she would call if necessary.

As she walked into the busy coffee shop, she couldn't help herself but be a little worried about this sudden meeting. While occupied by her own thought, she missed Zue approaching her with caution and appreciation.

She was suddenly interrupted out of her thoughts by a sudden call from Zue, who she missed entering the cafe.

"Sea," Zue said, Sea heard Zue calling her as he approached her.

"Zue," Sea replied, her voice guarded as she was still in her thoughts.

Zue took a deep breath before taking a seat.

Watching what Zue is doing, Sea couldn't help but be more cautious of what his agenda was for this meeting.

"I know that things have been rough between us lately, and I just wanted to talk," Zue said, his voice full of sincerity.

Sea looked at him and couldn't help but be skeptical as something seemed different about Zue that she couldn't put a finger on.

"What is this about, Zue?" she asked him to guage his intentions.

"I've

realized that I made mistakes in the past. I embarrassed you in front of your friends, and I'm sorry. I want to clarify things with your friends as an apology," Zue said, looking at Sea with sadness in his eyes.

Sea was taken aback by the unexpected apology from Zue, but she could see the sincerity in his eyes, which surprised her greatly. She couldn't help but be flustered as she didn't think it was the same reason as what she just remembered early in the car.

"I...I appreciate the apology, Zue," Sea replied, still feeling bewildered about the sudden shift in Zue. She couldn't help her curiosity and asked, "But why are you doing this now after all this time?"

"I've realized that I've taken you for granted, and I've made mistakes that I deeply regret. I want to make things right, and I hope that you can forgive me," Zue said, with a hopeful look on his face.

Sea was momentarily stunned. She could see the pain in his eyes and knew that he was sincere. It took her a moment before she blurted an answer out.

"Okay, Zue," Sea said finally, "I accept your apology. Let's move forward." She regained clarity and didn't dwell into thinks that I'd making thinks more akward.

What greeted her was the smile that smittened her ages ago. She couldn't help but be mesmerized by it.

They spent the next few minutes catching up, talking about their past, and reminiscing about their happy memories.

As they talked, Zue suddenly said something which she longed to hear.

"I've missed you, Sea," Zue said, looking at her with affection.

"I've missed you too, Zue," Sea replied, and her heart had been filled that a small smile adorned her face.

They spent the time talking, laughing, and sharing stories like old times. They both knew that they had a long way to go and that it wouldn't be easy to rebuild what was lost.

But as time approached to leave Sea couldn't help but want to spend more time with him, so she sneakily entered Zue's car and looked toward him only to see him looking at the sky before entering the car, which was weird but... who cares.

The engine roared as if announcing its presence to all when Zue turned the key, and they drove away.

Sea looked how happy and energetic Zue looked when doing his car and how he was like a kid who got his gift for the first time. She fondly smiled with some lingering sadness in her eyes as she had to leave him when she reached home.

As they neared the park, Sea was surprised to see that it was the one where they used to come regularly.

Before she could ask anything, she heard Zue taking a deep breath.

"Sea, I can't believe that we're finally getting married. I know I screwed up in the past, but I couldn't be happier that we've found our way back to each other," Zue said, his voice filled with joy.

Seeing the giddy Zue, Sea smiled at him, her eyes sparkling with happiness.

"I know it hasn't been easy, Zue, but I'm so happy that we're together. And I'm so excited to spend the rest of my life with you," Sea unloaded her true feelings.

Zue reached over and took Sea's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze.

"I promise to make it up to you, Sea. To love and cherish you with all my heart," Zue said, his voice full of sincerity.

"I know you will, Zue," Sea replied, smiling at him.

They arrived at the park, and as they walked towards their favorite spot, Sea felt more and more romantic as they walked hand in hand. She enjoyed the scenery surrounding her with her beloved.

Sudeenly Zue said, "Sea, I can't wait to marry you. I want to spend the rest of my life making you happy and being your partner in everything," his voice filled with love.

Sea, although surprised by the sudden confession, coudnt anymore handle her heart full of romantic feelings and unconditional love towards him that she broke her ladylike character and endulged in her feelings.

She leaned and kissed him, strongly pouring all her affection into it, and said,"I can't wait either, Zue. I love you so much," Sea replied, her eyes shining with happiness.

After that, both of them left the park and started their journey back to her mansion with Zue's car.

As they drove home, she felt a sense of contentment and love that simmered in her heart. She was certain that their future would be bright, filled with love and happiness.