All Chapters of THE VALENTINE PROPOSAL : Chapter 81 - Chapter 87

~LIORA"Mmh," I sighed softly as a massage therapist worked on my feet.I leaned back in my seat, every muscle in my body completely relaxed.A manicurist tended to my nails while another attendant gently massaged my scalp, her fingers working slow circles against my head. The scent of jasmine and spices filled the air, soothing every trace of tension in my body.This whole spa treatment had been Everett's idea. As he'd phrased it, a happy mother made for a happy baby. I smiled softly, recalling how enthusiastic he'd been about me coming here.My phone suddenly rang, disrupting my peaceful moment. I reached for it on the side table and glanced at the screen. The moment I saw the caller ID, my mood turned sour.I declined the call and was about to set the phone back down when it started ringing again almost immediately. I clicked my tongue in irritation as I picked it back up. I recognized those last three digits well.It was Mr. Jonathan, my father's lawyer.I didn't need to answer to

~ EVERETT ~Liora stood frozen, one hand covering her mouth, tears already beginning to gather in her eyes, while I remained on one knee, holding the ring out to her."Liora... say something, please," I muttered."Y-You're proposing to me, Everett?"Her voice trembled with emotion before a smile slowly spread across her face."At long last." She let out a small laugh. "Do you know how long I've been waiting for this?"I released a nervous breath."Please say yes. I'm dying over here."She took a step toward me and stretched out her left hand."Of course I'll marry you."She sniffled, tears spilling down her cheeks."A thousand times yes."A wave of relief washed over me.My hands trembled as I gently slipped the ring onto her finger before rising to my feet."Thank you," I whispered, still trying to steady my breathing.She wrapped her arms around my neck and pulled me into a tight embrace. A moment later, she pulled back just enough to capture my lips in a kiss."I love you so much,"

~ LIORA ~I could feel the jitters, the nervousness, and the overwhelming happiness bubbling through me all at once. If you asked me, it was far too many emotions for one heart to contain.The garden glowed softly beneath the gentle hush of early dusk.Strings of lanterns flickered to life overhead, their warm golden light blending with the last blush of sunset stretching across the evening sky. A cool breeze carried the sweet scent of blooming jasmine and fresh earth, wrapping the garden in a quiet sense of magic.My heart felt so full it could barely fit inside my chest as I stood before Everett, our fingers loosely intertwined.Joy, excitement, anticipation, and just the slightest hint of nervousness swirled through me as the rest of the world slowly faded away until all I could see was the man I was about to marry.His tailored black suit fit him flawlessly, accentuating every broad line of his frame. His black hair was neatly combed back, and his beautiful gray eyes remained lock