Cupcake & I

47

pov : aira

"Samantha, you stole the key to my heart since the first day we met, ten years ago. Will you marry me?" Ashton asked, a ring stuffed in a marshmallow as he bent down on one knee. Samantha's eyes were wide with surprise and her jaw was wide open. The sight made me smile and I waited for her answer along with the others who were watching happily.

"Yes!" Samantha squeaked before jumping on Ashton as they shared a sweet kiss. Everyone clapped and cheered, happy for the engaged couple and I felt tears brim my eyes in happiness. Oliver hugged me from my side and smiled, almost grinning at the happy situation. I looked over to see the couple whispering sweet nothings to each other and smiled all over again.

One by one, everyone congratulated Samantha and Ashton on their engagement. Mila was crying silently as she looked at her happy daughter. I went to her side immediately and gave her a hand a comforting squeeze. She sighed in happiness. "I was so worried that she wouldn't get settled," Mila said, placing her hand above her heart as she smiled at the couple.

The entire area was buzzing with thrill and excitement. Happiness for the couple and excitement because it's our last night in the Camp. Tomorrow morning, we will have a small gathering to declare the winner and that's it. Everyone would be back home. I looked over to see Oliver talking to a man who was laughing at something Oliver had said. Just behind them, I saw a lady talking to Vanessa strictly. I scrunched my eyebrows up in confusion. Who was that lady? I had never seen her before. Vanessa seemed very sad, almost on the verge of tears and the lady seemed to be very angry with her. I felt sorry for Vanessa a little.

"I can't believe I am engaged!" Samantha jumped up and down in front of us. "Mom! I'm engaged." Samantha jumped again, a grin on her face as she seemed to glow with excitement. "I'm going to get married!" Samantha jumped again, excited and Ashton hugged her from behind as he kissed the top of her head.

"Calm down, princess," Ashton said, his mouth in a grin and Mila hugged the both of them tightly before letting them go. Uncle West came into sight and slapped Ashton's back. "Not bad. Good proposal. I was scared my son was going to mess it up." Ashton said, his usual grumpy face having a slight smile on it as he saw an excited Samantha.

"When is the wedding?" I asked happily as I couldn't contain the happiness and excitement from dripping into the sentence as well.

Ashton looked at Samantha, waiting for her to say and Samantha narrowed her eyes, thinking before widening her eyes in excitement. "Christmas is coming in two weeks. How about on Christmas Eve?" Samantha asked and looked at Ashton who looked more than satisfied with the answer.

"I'm so happy," Mila said, sobbing once again as she kissed Samantha's forehead. Just like that, Samantha's smile diminished. "Mom, you are embarrassing me," Samantha complained and everyone laughed at her response.

All of us chatted for a while, talking about the future wedding, Mila's grandkids and rings in marshmallows. Ashton had asked Mila last night for her blessing and she was more than happy to bless him. Someone had taken a video of the proposal so now they can put it on during their wedding.

"When will you say yes to me?" Oliver whispered into my ear and I smirked as I poked the chicken meat.

"I don't know," I said, teasing him and Oliver smiled before giving me a sweet peck on my lips. "Just make sure it's soon."

"Be patient, Oliver." I teased before putting a piece of chicken into my mouth.

"But I want to call you mine," Oliver whined like a baby as he pouted and I couldn't help but laugh at his sweet statement.