Chapter 456: Do Together
"I wanted to surprise you... but why are you crying? What’s going on, Cali? Please tell me what’s wrong?" Rui muttered while his hand slid in her hair as he tried to comfort her. He was in pain seeing Cali in tears.
"Did I do something to upset you, sweetheart? Please tell me. I won’t ever repeat it again, but don’t cry like this. I can’t see you in tears. Please tell me what happened!"
He wiped the tears away from her cheeks and saw Cali shake her head, and then she broke in a smile when she looked at the flowers and chocolates he put on her bedside table.
"That... You like sweets... so I brought it all for you, and then I realized that I haven’t ever given you any flowers so I bought all this at noon to give to you..." Rui explained and pulled Cali in his warm embrace. She also instinctively wrapped her arms around him and felt herself relax in his arms.
He gently caressed her back and said, "Whatever it is that’s bothering you, Cali, I want you to tell it to me. I am not just your fiance, but a friend as well. We are in this together, whatever it be. The same goes for me, Cali. I’m willing to share everything with you whether it is happy or sad times. I love you, Cali, and I want to be a part of every moment of you... I want to be with you at all times, especially during your tough times, so please tell me what is going on, and why are you crying?"
Cali started bawling again, hearing his heartwarming words, especially the three words she did not expect she would hear from him so soon. Rui said, ’I Love You’.
Cali broke free from his hug and muttered, "You love me?"
Somehow she wanted to hear Rui say the words again.
"Yes, Cali. I love you, and I want to marry you immediately. Actually, I had different plans for tonight. At first, I thought to give you only the chocolates and flowers, and later prepare something special for a proper confession, but now I have changed my plans. Seeing you crying like this, I feel like I should first make you feel secure so you would trust me enough and tell me everything." Rui confessed and picked out the small box from his pocket.
He opened it and took the ring out. Cali could not help the flooding tears that continuously fell down her cheeks while she watched Rui put the ring on her finger.
"It’s beautiful... I love it Rui. I love you." Cali burst out and quickly hugged Rui. Maybe she was wrong in thinking about hiding everything from Rui. She was too scared, but she now felt relaxed and safe in Rui’s arms.