"You deserved a real man to protect you and take care of you." Mm. So much for that. "How could I have done that sitting behind bars?" He takes my face in his hands. "There wasn't a day that went by where I didn't think about you, baby."
I close my...
"Oh my God. Damian where are we goinggg?" Leila's asked me for the tenth and final time since we left the hotel.
Earlier in the day, you know after we had mind blowing sex again and again, I left to get my affairs in order to prepare for this moment. I had Leila get her hair and nails done to stall myself so I could handle what was needed. Set up a spa appointment for her as well, in which she assumed was for her soreness. I even had a designer put a dress together and had it sent to the hotel for my baby to try on. I can't wait to see how that ass looks in it, too. She thinks we're having just some regular date night.
When I picked her up, she was cheesing from ear to ear. She looked beautiful and that's when it hit me. I'm really fucking doing this.
"Don't worry about it. Just trust me and keep walking, mama. I don't want you to trip over your dress."
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"I've had this blindfold on for like twenty minutes. What's the-." Next thing she knows, I lightly pull the wrap from her eyes and she couldn't help but stay stuck in place with her mouth gaped open. She was stunned to find the whole family here including her dad. Leila began to tear up.
"What???" What are y'all doing here?" She excitedly shouted while hugging Nia and Imani. Romeo, Nico, and Apollo wouldn't stop grinning after exchanging hugs with her. Pricks. Mama and Pop served a proud look while I took the time to mentally prepare myself.
She was in the midst of talking to her father until he spoke up. "A while back before you two broke up, Damian and I had a few words... and...."
Flashback
"You're asking me for my daughter's hand in marriage?"
"Yes, sir. I know I'm the very last person you want asking you this, but Mr. Campbell... I've always loved your daughter. I'll never stop loving her. Leila's the only woman that has truly never left my side. Even while I was in prison. I need her."
He leans back in his reclining chair and lets out a contemplative sigh. "You know she was devastated when you were away, but I don't blame you for what you did."
I nodded respectfully and feeling relieved he understood my actions.
"I'll give it to you, Damian. You've been putting a smile on her face ever since you stepped into her life. I never seen her love anyone the way she does with you."
"The feelings' mutual."
"As her father, that's all I ask for. You have my blessing, Damian." He rises from his seat as I do the same and shakes my hand.
