Millionaire Marriage

A Promise Under the Stars

Chapter 8: A Promise Under the Stars

Ava leaned against the railing of the balcony, her eyes wandering across the sprawling city lights
below. The cool evening breeze gently brushed against her skin, but it was nothing compared to the warmth of Ethan's presence behind her. She heard his footsteps before she felt his arms wrap around her waist.

"Are you alright?" he whispered close to her ear, his breath sending a shiver down her spine.

She smiled, resting her hands on his. "Yeah... just thinking how much my life has changed since you came into it."

Ethan turned her around slowly, looking deep into her eyes. "My life has changed even more, Ava. You brought peace I never knew I needed." His voice was soft, but full of sincerity.

For a moment, the world seemed to fade away. All that mattered was the way he was looking at her, like she was the only thing that made sense in his life. Ethan gently cupped her face, his thumb brushing against her cheek.

"You know I love you more than anything, right?" he said, his voice hushed but intense.

Ava's heart raced. She could feel the weight of his words, the truth in them. "I know," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper. "And I love you too, Ethan. More than words can explain."

The stars above seemed to twinkle brighter, as if they were the only witnesses to the promise unspoken but deeply understood between them. Ethan pulled her closer, their foreheads touching as they both stood there, wrapped up in each other's warmth.

"I want to build a life with you," he said, breaking the silence. "For real. No more running. No more doubts."

Ava felt a tear slip down her cheek, not out of sadness, but from the overwhelming joy of knowing she had finally found her place—in his arms, in his heart, and in their future.

"I'm ready for that too, Ethan," she whispered back. "I'm ready for us."

Without another word, Ethan leaned in, his lips brushing against hers softly at first, then with more passion, sealing the promise they'd just made. The city lights continued to glow beneath them, but all they saw was each other.

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Chapter 8: A Promise Under the Stars (continued)

The kiss deepened, and for a moment, everything else disappeared. Ava clung to Ethan as if letting go would break the spell they had cast together. When they finally pulled apart, both of them were breathless, their hearts pounding in sync.

Ethan leaned his forehead against hers, his hands resting on her waist. "You're everything I never knew I needed, Ava. I don't want to waste another moment. I want us to build this life together, and I want it to start now."

Ava smiled softly, her fingers tracing the line of his jaw. "Then let's start," she whispered, her voice steady but filled with emotion. "No more hesitation. No more fears."

He nodded, his eyes locked onto hers, full of a determination she had never seen before. "Let's get away," Ethan said suddenly, his voice filled with excitement. "Just for a little while. No distractions, just you and me. We'll figure everything out together."

Ava laughed softly, surprised by his spontaneous suggestion. "Where would we go?"

"Anywhere. Everywhere. Let's disappear for a weekend. Find a quiet spot, away from the city, where it's just us." He pulled her closer, a playful smile dancing on his lips. "How about we leave tomorrow?"

Ava hesitated for a moment, but the idea of running away with Ethan, even just for a few days, sounded like the escape they both needed. "Alright," she said, her voice filled with certainty. "Let's do it."

Ethan's face lit up, and he kissed her again, this time with a sense of urgency and excitement. "We'll leave first thing in the morning. I'll handle everything."

Ava felt a flutter of anticipation in her chest. She had no idea where Ethan planned to take her, but she trusted him completely. For the first time in a long time, she felt free—free to love, free to dream, and free to build the life she had always wanted with the man she loved.

As they stood together on the balcony, the city lights below them flickered like the dreams they were about to chase, and for the first time, Ava truly believed that anything was possible.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the curtains, casting a golden glow across the room. Ava stirred awake, feeling Ethan's warmth beside her. She turned to face him, her heart swelling as she watched him sleep peacefully. She wanted this moment to last forever, but a rush of excitement filled her as she remembered their plans for the day.

Quietly, she slipped out of bed and began packing a small bag, her mind racing with the possibilities of where they might go. She was lost in thought when Ethan's voice broke through the silence.

"Already packing, huh?" He grinned, sitting up and stretching. "I love that you're just as excited as I am."

Ava turned to him, smiling. "I trust you, Ethan. Wherever you're taking me, I'm ready."

He got up and walked over to her, wrapping his arms around her from behind. "You're going to love it," he murmured, kissing the top of her head. "It's somewhere special."

Ava raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Are you going to tell me, or is it a surprise?"

"Surprise," he whispered in her ear, causing a delightful shiver to run down her spine. "But I'll give you one hint... it's a place I've always wanted to take someone I love."