Chapter 144: Couldn’t be any Better
Diane’s POV
"Come on, Mrs. Soon-to-be-Hemsworth," Noah said, taking my hand as we walked toward the elevator. "Let’s go celebrate the beginning of our forever."
The elevator ride down felt different from the one I’d taken up just hours earlier. Where I’d been panicked and terrified about losing everything, now I felt like I was floating on air. The engagement ring caught the light with every small movement of my hand, sending tiny rainbows dancing across the elevator walls.
"I still can’t believe you pulled that off," I said, shaking my head in amazement. "I genuinely thought the company was falling apart."
Noah grinned, that boyish expression that made my heart skip. "Joan’s idea, actually. She said we needed to get your adrenaline pumping to make the surprise even better."
"Well, it worked," I laughed. "My heart is still racing."
As we reached the parking garage, Noah suddenly stopped and pulled me into his arms. "I have something to confess," he said, his voice taking on a more serious tone.
My stomach fluttered with nerves. "What is it?"
"I’ve been planning this for months," he admitted, his hands coming up to cup my face. "Every detail, every moment of tonight. But there’s one thing I didn’t plan for."
"What’s that?"
His thumb traced along my cheekbone. "How absolutely incredible you’d look when you said yes. How beautiful you are right now, in this moment. I thought I knew how much I loved you, but seeing you accept my proposal, seeing you so happy..." He shook his head. "I love you even more than I thought possible."