her disappearance

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CREIGHTON

When Lucs dropped me off at Anoushka's home, he gave me his sweatshirt because I had no time to make a pit stop at my own home and I had also given my sweatshirt to Iris. Imagine I knocked on Anoushka's door shirtless? I think she would lose her shit.

I hurry to the front door before knocking twice. When I hear the door click, nerves fill my stomach as the door opens and I see her.
Oh God.
Fuck. I didn't realise how much I missed her.

I didn't even realise how long I was staring at her and I didn't care. She was beautiful enough to stare at for eternity.

Her eyes widen when she sees me and I try to resist my smirk. I look over her attire and she looked fucking gorgeous as always. She was wearing a satin purple dress with a small cardigan on top, probably because her parents would kill her when they see how thin the straps were. "What are you doing here?" she asks softly.

I haven't spoken to her in 3 whole weeks and I didn't know if I wanted to kiss her or hug her. Fuck it. I want both.

"Don't we have family dinner tonight?" 

"Yeah but-"

"But what." I cut her off. "So first you cheat on me and now you're going to stop me from coming to family dinner. You really know how to warm my heart, Anoushka." I taunt.

It pisses me off that she didn't tell me the truth but at the same time he must have blackmailed her.

Her cheeks redden in embarrassment and sadness fills her eyes. "Creigh-" She whispers before crossing her arms against her chest. I fucking missed her.

"Can I come in?" I interrupt.

She nods before moving to the side and allowing me in. "You know your way." she murmurs.

I walk off to the dining room and she follows behind me. I deliberately take a seat beside her. "You said you had something important to tell me, Dad," she says quietly, a hint of sadness branded in her voice and I fucking loathed it.

He nods. "Due to the current allegations against Ivan and his family. Daniel and I have decided to come together and resolve the dilemma that we had and we want to form an alliance between both corporations to make it stronger. Creighton. You're the heir to Daniel Enterprise and Anoushka you're my heiress."

"Your turn, Creighton." my stepdad cuts in, grinning.

"If I tell you we are getting married but I don't have a ring yet, will you kill me?" I ask.

Anoushka's eyes widen as she turns to me. "Wait what." she blurts.

Fuck I should've bought an actual ring. I dig into my pocket, retrieving the paper ring I made in the car on the way here. Her eyes flickers to the ring and they soften. "You can't be serious." she whispers, standing up slowly. "I broke up with you. I cheated on you."

I snort, standing up with her. "I. love. you." I enunciate every word. "And I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

A tear ran down her cheek and before I knew it, her scent engulfed my nostrils and her arms were wrapped around my neck. My arms creep up her body as I hold her tight to my body. I close my eyes as I breathe in her scent and stayed welcomed in her arms for a few more seconds. "It wasn't true, Creighton," she cries. "I love you. I love you so much. He made me say it. I didn't cheat. I promise."

I pull away, touching her face gently. "I know." I whisper. "I knew from the second you said the words."

"How?" she chokes out.

"Because I love you and you love me. I know you would never fucking cheat on me, Angel."

Her eyes close when I whisper her nickname. It was as if she missed that word. "I thought I lost you." she murmurs.

"Very unlikely Angel." I grin at her and she returns her genuine smile.

Her dad clears his throat. "We have matters to discuss." he says.

I give him a pointed look before retrieving the ring once again and her smile widens. "Will you marry me?"

"Of course I will." she whispers, holding her hand out and I slip the ring on.

Surprise. It fits perfectly.

"Do I even want to know how you know my exact ring size?" she asks.

"Probably not." I reply.

She grumbled something about me being a stalker before sitting back down and j couldn't stop the smile from spreading across my lips. I got my girl back. I sit down beside her and hold Anoushka's hand from underneath the table.

"You two must attend these events. There are a few charity galas, some business events and others. Daniel and I will let you know at least a week prior."

Understandable.

"The wedding will be August 1st."

"A week after my birthday. Perfect." she says.

"Anything else?" I ask.

"That's it for now." my stepdad says.

"Great." I murmur, standing up and bringing Anoushka with me.

"Where are you going?"

"I have wedding matters to discuss with my fiancee."

A light flush settles on her cheeks at the idea of her being my fiancee.

"Don't be gone for too long."