BELLINGHAM'S GIRL (under editing)

CHAPTER TWENTY THREE: Marry me

BELLA'S POV

I woke up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and the soft clatter of dishes. Jude must be preparing breakfast, I thought with a smile. Stretching lazily, I sat up and ran a hand through my hair, relishing the peaceful morning.

A few minutes later, Jude walked in, carrying a tray laden with pancakes, bacon, and my favorite fruit salad. He set it down gently on the bed and gave me a warm smile.

"Good morning, princess," he said, leaning down to kiss my forehead.

"Good morning," I replied, feeling a rush of warmth at the tender gesture.

We ate breakfast together, chatting about our plans for the day. Jude was unusually quiet, but I didn't think much of it. He always had a way of making even the simplest moments feel special.

Once we finished eating, Jude took the tray back to the kitchen. When he returned, he seemed slightly nervous, which was unlike him.

"Princess," he began, taking my hand and looking into my eyes. "There's something I've been wanting to ask you for a long time."

My heart started to race as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small velvet box. My breath caught in my throat as he got down on one knee.

"Bella Princess Blackstone," he said, his voice full of emotion, "you are the love of my life, my best friend, and my everything. I cannot imagine my life without you. Before you came into my life, I was just Jude Bellingham, a successful workaholic footballer. Now, I'm everything I've ever wanted to be and more. I'm grateful that you are my girl but I want more. I want to wake up by your side every morning, I want to stay in your arms whenever I'm tired, I want to have kids with you.Will you make me the happiest and luckiest man on earth by marrying me?"

Tears welled up in my eyes as I looked at the man I loved so dearly. I had dreamed of this moment, but nothing could have prepared me for how perfect it would be.

"Yes," I whispered, my voice trembling with joy. "Yes, Jude Bellingham, I'll marry you. I'll be your wife, the mother of your children." I replied

He slipped the ring onto my finger, and we embraced, our hearts full of love and excitement for the future.

As we held each other, the weight of the moment settled in, filling the room with an unspoken promise of a beautiful future together. We stayed like that for a while, savoring the intimacy and the significance of what had just happened.

Eventually, we pulled back slightly, our foreheads resting against each other. Our breaths mingled in the small space between us, and I could feel the intensity of his gaze as he looked into my eyes.

Jude's hand moved gently to the back of my neck, his thumb brushing lightly against my skin. I felt a shiver run down my spine as his touch sent a wave of warmth through me. He tilted his head slightly, and our lips met in a soft, tender kiss.

The world seemed to fade away as we kissed, the moment stretching into eternity. His lips were warm and inviting, moving with a gentle urgency that spoke of the depth of his love for me. I responded eagerly, my arms wrapping around his neck, pulling him closer.

The kiss deepened, becoming more passionate as we lost ourselves in each other. Jude's hands slid down my back, drawing me even closer, and I could feel the steady beat of his heart against my chest. It was a kiss that conveyed everything words couldn't – our love, our commitment, and the unbreakable bond between us. The placed his hand on my waist and I wrapped my legs around his waist. The kissed deepened, expressing our love.

When we finally pulled back, we were both breathless, our faces flushed with emotion. Jude rested his forehead against mine once more, a soft smile playing on his lips.