Chapter 82: Love Bug

Miguel's POV

Ava was going to be my wife. She made me the happiest man alive. Her presence made my life more meaningful.

The world suddenly turned colorful and I found myself smiling more than I normally would.

All the days that followed my proposal to her were the most beautiful days. I didn't think I had ever known what happiness really felt until then.

I thought I was happy. When I killed people, the satisfaction was pleasing; when I struck a deal of millions of dollars, it was thrilling but nothing was as beautiful as the thought of having Ava for the rest of my life.

But that night, as I went down on my knees, my heart had threatened to rip out of my chest when she said yes. Each time I thought of it, my heart still acted up like it was happening all over again.

That moment was frozen in my mind, embedded forever and I couldn't forget it even if I wanted to. Ava’s confession and answer had been the highlight of that night and my life.

It felt like a dream, but it wasn't. It wa