chapter 51

As their eyes met, Athena felt a jolt of electricity

between them.

Adrian on his knee towards her, a smile on his face.

"Athena," he said, his eyes sparkling.

"Yea yes," Athena replied, trying to keep her voice

steady.

"I know we haven't talked in a while, but I couldn't stop

thinking about you," Adrian said, taking her hand.

Athena felt a rush of emotions as she looked into his

eyes. She wondered what he was going to say.

"I know we've had our ups and downs, but I want to be

with you, Athena. I love you," Adrian said, getting down on

one knee.

Athena's heart raced as she watched him pull out a

small box from his pocket.

"Will you marry me, Athena?" he asked, opening the box

to reveal a beautiful diamond ring.

Athena was speechless, tears streaming down her face.

She had never expected this, and she didn't know what to

say.

Adrian looked up at her, his eyes full of love and hope.

"I know we have a lot to work on, but I believe we can

make it work. I want to spend the rest of my life w