I was so confused and shocked when Hazel gave me the news. And now, I was so excited to share this with everyone that I could barely keep my hands away from my phone to call them and give them the good news.

I never thought I’d be this happy to be pregnant. The thought of giving birth to a baby always had me shuddering. It still did when I thought about the labor pain. But that was nine months away. Right now, the only thing I wanted to think about was our baby.

Once the doctor gave us the prescription, Ace helped me freshen up and got me ready to go home.

During the whole car ride, he kept my hand in his and showered it with kisses from time to time. I have never seen him that happy. And that only added more contentment to my heart.

Once reaching the penthouse, he opened the door for us, letting me walk in first.

Padding inside, I threw my purse on the couch and turned on the switches. Every corner of the living room lit up with bright lights overtaking the darkness.

I think some fairy lights would look good around the window frame at night. Maybe I’d put some in our bedroom, too.

“Ace, I was thinking of getting some fairy lights—”

Turning around, my words caught in my throat at the sight before me.

Achilles Valencian was on one knee right in front of me, with the most beautiful ring in his hand.

A gasp left my mouth.

“Ace?” I whispered, eyes still lingered on the ring.

It was a simple platinum ring with a gorgeous blue diamond sitting proudly in the center. The tiny sparkling diamonds that surrounded it only made it more marvelous.

“I couldn’t wait any longer, Rosebud. I thought to give you a beautiful surprise first, but…” Gulping, he shook his head. “I couldn’t wait that long. I needed to see my ring on your finger right now. So, my beautiful rose, will you do the honor of marrying me and make me the happiest man on Earth?”

I was surprised for the second time in the day. And I didn’t know which one was more surprising. Being pregnant or having the man I loved with everything I had asking my hand for marriage.