Chapter 4: You'll Regret It

It's been a month since Rosalia met Henry at the convenience store. Both of them are too busy to meet each other these days, but interaction over the phone happens every day. There have been many talks between the two in the past month. Finally, today they are going to meet each other. She is looking at the texts he sent her last night and smiling while she watches them. Those messages are giving her butterflies. It's been so long since they became friends, but he never tried to say that he wanted to take the relationship to another level. When his thoughts make her brood, her phone rings with the caller ID for My Monkey, aka Henry. Being excited, she receives the phone instantly. "Hey, morning." "Morning," she says being a little shy. "I'm here already." "Oh, I'm ready." They cut the phone. Maybe in her whole life, she didn't have a shy and formal conversation with him. This is the first time she is checking herself in the mirror before going to meet him. Taking her purse, she comes downstairs. Her mother is feeding the rabbits in their house, she slowly walks to her. Caressing them a little, she looks at her mother as her mother is already looking at her.

"Mom, I'm leaving; Henry is waiting outside." "Okay, take care of yourself and come home early. Don't dare to get late." "Okay, Mom, bye." After a while, she returns to her mother thinking about something. "What happened?" "How am I looking, Mom?" Her mother is a little surprised to hear that because she never hesitated to go out with Henry but she's acting weird today. She can tell by looking at her that there is a story. Holding her hand, Melissa pulls her closer and fixes her hair lightly. "Everything is okay now." "Oh, thanks a lot, Mom." She looks at her mother and smiles a little while walking outside. The sun is a bit harsher today than the other day, so she wears casual clothes to avoid the hot weather. After seeing the rabbits, something hits her all of a sudden while walking to Henry's car. She doesn't know why those rabbits always remind her of Jacob whom she hates the most. Surprisingly, Jacob isn't disturbing her anymore! Is there any possibility he's changed his mind? "Ahhhh, whatever, I hope he'll never come in front of me." She gets emerges with Jacob's thoughts profoundly, ignoring someone who is waiting for her. Her thoughts are broken by the sound of Henry's car horn, she slowly walks towards his car. He stands in front of the car, opening the door for her. Trying to do a little catwalk, she stumbles in front of him but gets saved by his volunteer grab around her waist. His eyes knit together, looking at her. Being embarrassed she closes her eyes pretending nothing happened. "You should be careful," he says with concern. "Don't worry, I'm fine." It's undeniable that the compelling and effervescent man makes her heart beat faster with his redolent smell. However, the never-ending saga will be continued if an anonymous car doesn't bother to honk. Coming to the right sense, she signals him to let go of her waist. "Oh, sorry." He says while leading her inside the car. "It's fine Henry, what are the formalities about?" Ogle's gaze of him on her, makes her a little shy. "You won't understand because you are still a baby." Letting her inside the car, he gets inside and sits in the driver's seat fixing his seat belt and checking her. He looks through the roadside and rearview mirror. Finding everything is okay, he starts his car. "Henry, where are we going today?" "Umm, surprise." "Let me guess." She giggles making him smile. Nodding his head slightly, he permits her to guess whatever she wants. "Hiking or amusement park?" The power of her perception makes him laugh at her. "You are dumb as usual, Rosa." His compliment makes her pout giving him a piercing look. "No, I'm not because you always take me either hiking or amusement park." "This time we are going to do something different but I'm a little nervous though—" "Omo, you— I mean Henry is nervous! I can't believe this!" The perfectly symmetrical white teeth of Henry flash through his boxy smile to her. "Did something happen? You are acting different, are you okay?"

"I'm fine; there's no need to worry about me. Let's enjoy our time to the fullest, Rosalia." "Of course, my baby bear." A bright smile spreads across her face. After riding his car a whole path, he stops his car near a beautiful lake. The stunning and breathtaking scenarios of the serene lake make her eyes glitch; it's like a mirror in which the beauty of the sky and its surroundings is lying to abduct people's hearts. The whiteness of the swans and geese in the sky mixed with blue water seems like they are flying in the sky. Whenever she is with him, everything seems so beautiful. He's really blessed to have her beside him since his worst period of time. "Do you like it?" "Yes, yes, it's really a very beautiful place!" She exclaims excitedly. After so long of boredom she badly needed to visit such a place to recharge herself. "I always wanted to spend some beautiful time in such beautiful place, thank you bear." Seeing her excitement, a stream of tranquility flows in his heart. "My beautiful Rosa." She looks at him and waits for his answer. "Yes, my baby bear." "Umm—nothing." "Yah, fool, what happened to you?" "I'm—I'm little nervous." Rosalia scoffs in disbelief hearing him being nervous for the first time in front of her. "What's the point of being nervous in front of me?" "I love you!" Her eyes widen listening to him with the loud banging inside her heart. Something like this will happen today it was already perceived still the situation and feeling will be such billowing she had no idea before. It seems scintillating that she can't believe him right now. But immediately she thought why does such a beautiful boy like him would love her? What if he is making fun of her? Thinking about these factors she becomes sad. "This is not funny." She glares at him. "But I'm serious Rosa!" "Last when you acted serious in front of me? Stop joking around me in this matter." "My love for you isn't a joke. I mean it, Rosa. I love you a lot from the very first. You are my first love and I know you feel the same way as mine." His sudden confession is unbelievable. She can't believe this. It was out of her imagination he will confess to her all of a sudden however his bold steps finally makes him open up in front of her which urges the smile in the corner of her lips as a sign of contentment of her heart. All those days heart needed holding his hand tightly. After the rogue interfered in her life, the urge of holding his hand tightly is what she has been always praying for. To protect herself from the rogue who keeps chasing her nonstop and sucking her energy every single day, all she wants is to have someone to love and motivate her to keep going. With utmost contentment and joy, her eyes fall on him and keep adoring the stunning peace and comfort the prince charming radiates. "I love you more my baby bear but couldn't gather my courage to confess my love." Flashing her a genuine smile, he pulls her in his hug but their muffled sobs of her paint a ridge of concern on his face. "Ssh, don't cry, it's not a moment for shedding tears. It's our happy time, it will be our beautiful memory. Let's enjoy our time with a beautiful smile." He makes her look at him while lifting her chin using his thumb and pointing finger. The shimmering tears inside her eyes are creating layers of pain she was going through on her cheek while rolling down. Henry removes her tears using his thumb. They look at each other and feel the need to embrace themselves. His gaze falls on her quivering heart-shaped plumpy lips that are driving him crazy to taste them. His alluring gaze over her lips intuitively swings her from inside. Thousands of butterflies start to rumble inside her stomach. This situation is so hard for them to be gentle and shy. Removing all the barriers of shyness, they start adoring each other's lips. He pulls her head near him to have a better experience. The kiss is so much passionate still his movements are gentle and mild enough that makes her melt for him and they keep feeling each other coherently. This moment is not only enchanting for now but also winsome memory for the rest of their lives.

Henry takes Rosalia to a shopping mall after spending some time with her near the lake. "Why are we here?" "Let's do some shopping." "But I don't need anything to buy." "You have lots to buy." "Henry!" "Just buy whatever you want." His ingenious reply makes her scoff in disbelief after listening to him. "Don't tell me you ripped off your underwear. I don't get the reason for your sudden stop here in the middle." Her speech comes out in a rush; it seems she is rushing to avert this moment as if someone is watching her from afar and is in the process of engulfing her in a minute. "Rosa, you talk too much; come with me." Holding her instantly, he takes her to a shop. A lovely attire that will go with her beauty perfectly captures Henry's attention. The dress is so enchanting that he doesn't even hesitate for a second to buy it; what if someone snatches it from them? The dress is only made for her. He signals the shop assistant to help her put on the attire. With a cordial smile, she shakes her head while accompanying her to the dressing room. It seems everything is preplanned. Here, everyone is ready to prepare her for something big. She has no idea what's going on. After making her prepare, as the shop assistant takes her in front of the mirror, it takes some time for her to recognize herself. They dress her up so well that she forgets who she is for a while. Spinning around again and again, she checks herself while letting out giggles of contentment and shyness. "Thank you so much for the free makeup. This is my first time seeing something like that. Buy a dress, get makeup." All of them start to laugh while listening to her silly question; indeed, it is out of her mind what Henry can prepare for her. No, miss. Your handsome boyfriend sponsors everything." The woman says giving a final touch to her hair. "Boyfriend!" she mumbles. "Yes, Mr. Henry has arranged everything for you." After listening to them address Henry as her boyfriend, her heart skips a beat with a strange feeling—a feeling that is exhilarating and delightful. With slow steps, she makes her way in front of him. In her presence, with a sensation of excitement and nervousness, his heart gets fluttered. Even in a simple dress, she exudes beauty. "Baby bear, how am I looking?" "A witch!" "What?!" Anger and frustration are profoundly visible in her face, which elicits the giggles of Henry. Rosalia scoffs and says, "Don't laugh!" Raising his arms, he surrenders and says, "I'm sorry." His sudden apology makes her take a long breath. To bring the situation back to normal, her attempt is fully prepared. "Henry, did you win a lottery ticket?"

"Why?" "A miser like you just bought me a beautiful dress, and I have to believe that?" "You never miss a chance to make fun of me." "Why should I? You are my only friend, sorry, boyfriend." She giggles while touching his nose playfully, which makes him chuckle. "But it feels like you are going to take me on a date." "Let's go." Flashing his heart-catching smile, he holds her hand and walks to the car. Her idea is vague about where Henry is taking her after putting a blindfold on her eyes. "Henry, have we arrived?" Releasing the blindfold from her eyes, he looks at her with the utmost love and care. "Here we are, my love." It takes a while for her to regain her vision following the dark to blurry to transparent that doesn't take much to flutter her heart.

She may never have seen such a beautiful place as the one he has now brought her to. Does it take more than that to win someone's heart? Far away from the noisy public life where car horns are replaced by birds honking with their beautiful melodious voices, streams of water flow with renewed vigor to their melodious rhythm. Has she seen such a sweet scene? Maybe she saw it but didn't feel the necessity to think about it so deeply. Her earth-shattering smile touches the heart of Henry, who smiles at her without realizing it. "This is so beautiful. Have you taken me on a date?" "Yeah, I've taken you on a date however I'm apologizing for not asking your permission." "Hey, why are you apologizing? I'm thankful to you." "I wanted to give you a surprise. How is the surprise?" Holding his hands, her eyes meet his gaze.

"This is more than I expected. I can't express how happy I'm right now. You know you have fulfilled my dream. I always have cherished this moment."

Without saying a word, he bends on his knee in front of Rosalia and opens a small box, where a small ring sits on top of a shiny, glittery object that keeps smiling while looking at her—that's nothing but a diamond. "My love, will you please marry me?" His sudden surprise elicits tears of happiness from her eyes. She doesn't know what to do, as it's beyond her expectation that he'll propose to her, date her, and ask for marriage all on the same day. All the miracles touch the completion of her life. The love of her life forever. This is the happiest day of her life. She shakes her head with tears in her eyes. "Definitely, I'll."

Rosalia also bends down to the same level as him while giving him a tight hug, making him cry for the first time in his life. "Don't cry; I never saw tears in your eyes. It's awkward to see my baby bear's crying face. Please don't cry; my heart is aching." She says while wiping his tears with her thumb. Henry holds her hand softly while pulling her hand near his cheek. "Please stay here for me, Rosa. Don't leave my side; never do it. If you leave me, I'll be all alone. I can't imagine myself without you." "I'll never leave your side. I'll be there for you till the end of my life, and that's a promise." Henry plants a soft kiss on her forehead after receiving her cherished answer.

At Jake's mansion, with a firm expression on his face, he asks his man, "Did she notice you?" "No, boss. She was sleeping." "Okay, keep it up. Keep a special eye on them and let me know every single activity of theirs." "Yes, boss." Smirks of vengeance take place in the corners of his lips. Jk comes to his bedroom and throws his jacket somewhere he will never be able to find it. "Trying to stay away from me! Spending quality time with some other man, huh? You'll regret everything, My Rosa!"