Chapter FortyEight

Chapter FortyEight

Ella’s Point of View

I slowly opened my eyes and instantly started smiling. The memories from last night came flooding back and for a second, I had to just lay there and think, making sure I hadn’t dreamt the whole thing.

No, I hadn't.

Michael proposed to me. I said yes!

Still beaming, I rolled over, expecting to see Mike laying there, but the bed was empty. I reached out and it was cold. He hadn’t been here recently. Sitting up, I threw the covers off me and quickly grabbed my clothes off the floor, getting dressed.

I looked out onto the balcony but he wasn’t there either. Maybe he was downstairs? Shrugging, I headed to the bathroom and turned the shower on. While the water heated up to the perfect temperature, I brushed my teeth before stripping naked and climbing in, letting the water wash over me, making me feel nice and fresh again.

Wandering into the kitchen, Thomas was standing in front of the cooker, frying up some bacon. It smelled really nice. When h