by Andrew Davis
He took my hand and placed a kiss on it.
"You look really beautiful." He said, his blue eyes filled with so much emotion.
"You know Mr Alexander...you can be put in jail for breaPotter and entering." I smirked and I saw amusement flash in his eyes.
"Well Miss Potter, I guess you just have to get a little more security. Men would do anything to get a glimpse of your beauty." He said and I laughed.
"What are you doing here?" I asked as I put on my black high heels.
"Jesse let me in and I came to see you." He said as I finished putting on my shoes and went back to the mirror to check my makeup. In the mirror, I saw William stand behind me and wrap his arms around me, I leaned into his embrace. "I have a surprise for you." He whispered into my ear as he looked at me in the mirror. "What is it?" I smiled.
"Close your eyes." He said. "No peePotter." I could hear the smirk in his voice but I did as told and didn't peak.
I heard shuffling as he moved and the rustle of a bag before I felt his presence behind me and a cold object being placed around my neck. When he was done, he placed a kiss on the nape of my neck. "You can look now."He instructed and I gasped when I saw the beautiful necklace.
It was a gorgeous platinum diamond necklace with these elegant swirls before it leads to 5 teardrop shaped diamonds, the most beautiful and unusual colour of blue.
I turned around and bombarded him with a kiss. He stumble a bit but regained his composure and started to kiss me back. We pulled away and he rested his forehead on mine. "Do you like it?" He asked with a smile. I turned around, looPotter at it in the mirror. I let out a sigh when he hugged me from behind.
"I think I might have went through a million pieces of jewellery before deciding to custom make it." He paused. "I remembered that you don't like anything too fancy and out there and that you liked the colour blue, so I got this for you, my love." He continued. I felt tears stinging my eyes.
"No baby don't cry. If you don't like it, we can always change it." He panicked. I laughed and grabbed his face and kissed him to shut him up.
"I love it William, I couldn't have wished for anything better." He seemed relieved and I laughed. "You know, there is another reason why I like the colour blue..." I trailed off, looPotter into his gorgeous blue eyes. "Oh, can you tell me?" He smirked.
"No, that is for me to know and for you to find out." I smirked and he feigned hurt.
"Why didn't your lipstick smudge?" He raised an eyebrow.
"It's a lipgloss and it is a long lasting one, meaning it doesn't smudge and all." I explained and walked out of my bedroom. I went to the kitchen to get a drink. Seconds later he jogged into the kitchen.
"Ready to go?" I raised an eyebrow at him and he narrowed his eyes.
I laughed and stood next to him placing a kiss on his cheek, walPotter out of the kitchen, maPotter sure to give my hips a little sway, just to tease him.
"You will be the death of me..." I heard him groan.
We finally left the apartment and headed to the venue of the event which is held at the four seasons hotel.
We stopped at the entrance of the hotel. The whole place was swarming with paparazzi but thanks to the security they were a safe distance from the people. "You ready for this?" William said taPotter our hands and lacing our fingers together. "Yes." I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.
"It would be fine, I promise." He said before he got out and walked around the car before the valet could open the door. I prepared myself and waited to for the blinding lights...
The door clicked opened and William offered his hand which I took. I stepped out of the car being the powerful person that I know I am. There were looks of surprise on people's faces while others smiled. I carried myself with all the class and confidence that I always do when it comes down to business. William placed his hand on my waist bringing me closer to him as we walked into the building.
"Miss Potter! Mr Alexander!" Mr Hastley the host of this event. "I am so glad that your'll could make it! Also congratulations on the relationship...your'll are a couple, right?" He asked with a look of uncertainty.
"It a pleasure to be here." I said first and then William continued.
"And yes we are a couple." He said with a smile and Mr Hastley beamed.
"Well that is wonderful!" He clapped. "So William, I guess your mystery woman is known." He smirked and we laughed. "I guess so." He smiled down at me and I smiled back.
"Well I have to leave you two lovebirds, to do my rounds." He said before he left.
"Where are your brothers?" I asked William as we walked around greeting everyone. "They will be a bit late." He answered just as one of my business partners approached us. "Miss Potter!" Mr Harrison greeted, his wife smiling at us.
"Mr Harrison, what a pleasure to see you again." I smiled at him.
"The pleasure is all mine." He said." Mr Alexander, how are you?" He said turning to William. "I am fine and yourself Mr Harrison?" He politely said.
"Well." He said.
"Congratulations on your'lls relationship! Your'll make a lovely couple." Mrs Harrison beamed. "Thank you, Mrs Harrison." We said together.
"I will be expecting a wedding invitation soon." The old man said whisPotter his wife away before we could say anything.
"Woah..." William said from beside me. "I know." I said. "Let's go find our seats." I announced and we went up to where the programme will happen.
The room was beautifully decorated with a stage right in front and round white tables scattered perfectly across the room with a buffet table on one side and a bar on the other.
We found our seats and the programme began...
"What are you doing with Anthony?!" I said shocked when Selene and I were alone in the restroom.
Just before the programme could begin Anthony, Sebastian, Eric and Dylan walked in and took seats next to us. I couldn't help but be shocked when I saw Selene with Anthony.
"He needed a date and so did I, after all I couldn't show up without a date." She waved her hand as if it were nothing. "Selene, you were with Anthony?!" I whispered yelled so there were no eavesdroppers. "So, it not like we were are in love or anything." She said while fixing her make up.
"You could have at least told me about it!"
"It was short notice."
"Well there is no point in arguing about this now, we should get back to the guys."
"Yeah, we wouldn't want William to freak." She smirked and I laughed.
As we exited the restroom, I bumped into someone and just when I was about to fall, big strong arms pulled me into their chest. When I looked up to thank the person. "William, are you for real?" I whispered so he could only hear. "I was worried about you, baby." He smirked at me and I scoffed.
"You don't have to worry, Mr Alexander. I can take care of myself. I after all I am the CEO of Potter Industries." I smirked and he chuckled, placing a quick kiss my lips and we went back to our table. "Your'll took long enough." Sebastian smirked.
"Shut up." I narrowed my eyes at him.
"For that sake, I am not going to show you the celebrity gossip news of tonight." He smirked.
"Just give me damn phone." I said and he tossed the phone which I caught with ease and pressed play on the video. They had the photo of the intercounter I had with William just minutes ago.
"I think that went well." William said as put an arm around me.
"Yepp, its official." I laughed, maPotter everyone at our table laugh as well...
Chapter 46: Gifts and a Surprise...
It been 3 months and 25 days since William and I stated dating and it has been the best 3 months and 25 days of my time well spent with a guy! With each passing day, my love for the blue eyed man that I once couldn't stand to see, only grew.
It is crazy because I have only known him for over 5 months now and yet I feel like I knew him for years. "Miss Potter, your boyfriend sent something for you." Minnie said in a sing song voice. I couldn't help the girlish gr
in that was plastered on my face. I still couldn't get used to calling William my 'boyfriend'. I got up and went to the secretary desk, where two of my secretaries and Minnie was staring at the beautiful bouquet of Osiria red-white Roses. "Wow, someone is head over heels in love..." Tasha whistled.
"He's crazy! That is what he is." I said taPotter the roses and smelling them.
"Look! There is a card!" Darcy squealed pointing the card that was attached to bouquet. I took it and read it...
"What does it say?!" Darcy asked or more like yelled while jumping in her seat.
"Judging by the look on your face, it must be something pretty sweet, because you are smiling like a love struck teenage girl." Minnie laughed and I mock glared at her.
"Are you going to see him?" Tasha asked.
"I will see, right now all of you should get back to work." I said taPotter the roses and walPotter back to my office.
I placed them in a vase filled with water and got back to work.
My phone beeped with a message as I sat down. I slide my finger across the screen and clicked on the message icon.
My phone almost instantly beeped with another message. I shook my head, thinPotter that he has nothing else better to do than text me.
I gaped at the screen, he couldn't possibly know that unless he planted a camera in my office... I looked around just to be sure. I could picture the smirk on his face...
I shook my head and put my phone down and went back to work...
I was just about to sign the last paper of the stacks of documents that was piled on my desk when there was a knock on my door.
Letting out a frustrated sigh, I answered with a '
"What are your'll doing here?" I raised an eyebrow, a bit suspious of what they are up too. They would never come visit at the same time, unless they are up to something... "We are taPotter you out to dinner." Matt announced.
"Don't you have a pregnant fiancé to see too." I asked narrowing my eyes a bit. "So that doesn't mean we can't hangout, like how we used to." He said looPotter at me as if I am crazy.
"The point is we are taPotter you out to dinner, tonight at 6pm sharp, we will come pick you up." Chase said or more like ordered.
"And wear something really pretty, dress to impress." Selene instructed before they all left without even saying goodbye. I shrugged it off and got back to work. Thos
I got home after signing all the documents, replying to emails and organising meetings with the board.
I showered and washed my hair. I didn't even know where we were going but Selene said to wear something pretty, dress to impress.
Just as I walked out of the bathroom thinPotter about what I was going to wear... A black box with a blue bow on top of my bed caught my attention.
I walked towards it and looked at the card on it...
I gaped at the dress that laid perfectly folded in the box. I lifted it up and I was awestruck it was a half sleeve, lace scoop, a line ,navy cocktail dress.
It was beautiful and I had a slight liPotter towards lace, not only does it suits me but it also feels nice. I carefully placed the dress on my bed and walked to the vanity table and started to do my hair deciding to leaeit open with soft waves. I then worked on my makeup going for a natural look, with eyeliner, mascara, a little powder and a darkish red lipgloss that looked like lipstick.
I walked back to my bed and picked up the dress and stood in front of the mirror, smiling at how beautiful it is.
I put on the dress and was amazed at how perfectly it fitted, it hugged my curves just as it flowed out at my hips, stopping somewhere around mid thigh.
I twirled a bit, impressed by William's choice of dress. I paired the look with nude colour high heels. I grabbed my phone and keys putting them in a nude colour clutch. I walked out of my room and into the living room just as Selene, Matt and Chase walked in. "Damn Helen! You look smoPotter!" Chase whistled.
"Not too bad yourself Chase but I have to warn you, I am already taken." I smirked.
"Don't worry babe, nobody needs to know what we do." He wiggle his eyebrows as he put a arm around me. "Not if William has anything to do with it." Selene snickered and Chase smirked at her. "Don't worry sugar, you can still get piece of this." He flexed his muscles under the suit he was wearing. "Stop, you going to make me gag!" She said looPotter as if she was about to throw up. "Ha ha! You can have your fun now Selene." He narrowed his eyes at her.
"Okay can we like leave now? We have a deadline to make and a certain someone is going to be very angry." Matt announced but he mumbled the last part so I didn't hear what he said. We left my apartment after I locked up and headed down to the lobby where a car was waiting. We got in and the driver took off.
We arrived at a tall building made up of glass, it took me awhile to realise that it was a hotel. We took the elevator all the way to the top floor which in fact was a restaurant. As we walked to our table we received a few curious glance from the people around when we reached a large table at the far end of the restaurant near the big glass windows with an amazing view of the city. But there was something else that intrigued me.
What was my parents and sisters doing here along with Uncle Franklin, Aunt Lucinda, the boys an their "What are your'll doing here?" I asked with a confused smile.
"We are here for dinner and a
"Where's Will-" I was cut off by a very familiar voice.
It can't be...he can't sing...can he?
No he most definitely can sing... I couldn't turn around and look at him, I felt so tense... He is maPotter his own version of the song...
I felt tears build up and I finally had the guts to turn around and I saw him kneeling down in front of me
He stopped singing and held a open box with the most beautiful diamond ring I have ever seen "Helen Potter...Will you marry me?"
Everyone was silent waiting for my answer, I couldn't take my eyes off William's hopeful yet nervous blue eyes. I let out a shaky laugh." You sure are crazy Mr Alexander." I sniffled.
"Crazy about you Miss Potter or should I say Mrs Alexander?" He smirked.
"Yes, a million times yes!" I said with a shaky laugh, feeling the tears start to fall.
He grinned and got up. I threw my arms around his neck and pressed my lips to his.
There were cheers, whistles and clapping from everyone who witnessed this amazing moment. We pulled away and he rested his forehead on mine.
"I love you Helen." He said dreamily.
"I love you too William." I said and kissed him.
We pulled away and I looked down at the ring resting on my finger...it was infact two separate rings the bottom one was a single thin band plantium diamond ring and the top one had this diamomd encrusted infinity styled sides with a larger diamond resting in the middle. The ring was nothing other than gorgeous.
"I knew you would like it." He said softly and I beamed at him.
"I still can't believe that we are engaged." I said a bit overwhelmed.
"Well believe it you are going to be Mrs Alexander or Mrs Alexander-Potter, whatever you are comfortable with." He shrugged and I was about to reply when Selene walked up to us. "Congratulations you two!!" Selene squealed and hugged me then William.
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"Helen has excellent child bearing hips, I would like them to be put to use, don't tell me you can't do that simple task just for your
"I am not getting any younger William, I am waiting for my great grandchildren." She said, playing the guilt trip on William.
"You already got 3 great grandson's Keaton, Kayden and Aiden." He said and she just huffed leaving the topic.
"Oh Helen you are my daughter now!" Aunt Lucinda beamed, trapping me in a bone crushing hug. The rest of the night was spent like that and soon we ended up having dinner with lots of talPotter and laughing.
Chapter 47: You Kidding..
Its been 1 and half weeks since I got engaged to William and right now I was in my office, finishing up
what I had to do so I could go to my parents' house. My phone rang and William's name flashed on the screen.
"Hey baby." He greeted as soon as I answered the phone.
"Hey..." I said switching my computer off.
He scoffed. "Are you not happy to hear me?" I giggled.
"No." I said and I heard him take a sharp intake of breath as if what I just said offended him. "I thought my "
"I would love to meet this
"Believe me Mrs Alexander, you already know her enough to be the same person." I could picture the smirk on his face.
I laughed."Are you in the office?" He asked.
"I am leaving now. Why?" I asked as I walked out my office and gave a silent goodbye to Minnie before walPotter to the elevator.
"Doesn't matter, just come to the lobby, I am waiting for you." I said just as the elevator reached the lobby.
When I walked out I saw William leaning against the shiny black towncar, dressed in all his handsome glory with his suit and sunglasses. When he saw me, he put his phone away and waited for me.
"Hey babe." He said as he leaned in and placed a kiss on my lips.
The clicPotter and flashes of cameras interrupted our reunion.
"Miss Potter!! Mr Alexander!!" They yelled while snapping photos.
"Is it true your'll are getting married?!" They asked.
We nodded to each other before William replied "Yes we are getting married." He said with a blank face.
"Miss Potter is it true that David Wright is your ex-lover?" They asked but before I could answer, Marco and a couple other guys from William's security team blocked them out and we got into the car before they could ask anymore questions.
We were driving and the silence between us was annoying me and apparently it was the same with William because he kept looPotter as if he wanted to say something. "I am sorry." He said, regret evident in his voice.
"Why?" I frowned at him.
"I should have known that the paps would be around and should have parked underground." He said softly and I laughed before taPotter his face in my hands and kissed him.
