Chapter 2

A knock was heard from her door. A little boy's eyes went straight to the door. He slightly groaned in annoyance as he was still half asleep. The knock came again. He lazily got up from the small sofa and walked towards the door. He raised his height until he was standing on his toes and looked through the peep hole that was located at the middle of the door. He looked who was behind the door before slowly opening it. 

He didn't open the door fully but only to the point where only his face was visible. "Can I help you sir?". The little boy asked politely. The young man at the door smiled at the little child. He was so cute and his blue eyes made him even more adorable. The young man cleared his throat and spoke. "Does Emma Hall live in this residence?". He asked.

The little boy saw that the young man was a delivery agent staring at his uniform. He was also holding a huge bouquet of red roses. The little boy smiled and called out to his sister. "Emma. There is a delivery for you". The young man smiled and took his response as a confirmation that he was at the right apartment.

Emma ran from the kitchen hearing her little brother's screams. She went towards the living room and saw her little brother with the delivery man. She quirked her eye brows in confusion while staring at the man. "Can I help you?". She asked. The man handed her the bouquet of roses. "This has been ordered and sent for you miss". He repiled. She instantly smiled admiring the red roses. They were her favourite flowers. The man handed her a notebook for her signatures to indicate that she had received the order. She took the bouquet and held it by one hand close to her shoulders and used her other hand to sign on the note book. She gave the note book back to the man replying a thank you to him. The man nodded with a smile and said. "Happy birthday miss". Emma looked at him. He pointed to her with his eyes towards the obvious birthday card sticking out of the bouquet. 

She hadn't realised that there was a card in the bouquet. She smiled and nodded in understanding. She thanked him again for wishing her. The man nodded and left. She closed the door gently and turned around to see her little brother looking at her curiously. "Are the flowers for you? For your birthday?". He asked his elder sister. She nodded and confused at his question. "Well. You always receive this same bouquet every year on your birthday. It has been three years already and yet your boyfriend hasn't said anything to indicate that he is sending it". He spoke out. "You know sis. I sometimes feel that it isn't him sending you these flowers". He continued.

"Of course it's him. Who else except Eric would buy me a huge bouquet of roses every year on my birthday". Emma smiled. For the past three years, she started to receive these bouquet of red roses every year on her birthday. The bouquet always came with a different birthday card design. The designs on the birthday card obviously looked expensive. Eric had a job and a moderate position in a technology company that was into gadgets so it was safe to say that he had a stable financial life. They had been dating for six years now and three years ago, she started receiving flowers on her birthday. 

Eric never brought up the topic regarding the bouquet of roses to her when they always went out for dinner to celebrate her birthday. She also didn't ask and always thought he kept it as a surprise gift to her by being anonymous or her secret admirer. She liked the idea of having him being her secret admirer.

Emma squatted down to his level and looked her brother in the eye. "You are too young to understand my cutie boy". She smiled ruffling his black hair. "Am not young. Am a big boy now." He whined with a cute angry glare at his sister. Emma chuckled and glanced at the wall clock. She told him to go and get ready as he was already late for school. She went back towards the kitchen after perceiving her food about to get burnt.

A cab drove and parked in front of a school. Miles jumped down from the cab and turned around to Emma before grabbing her in a tight hug. Emma reciprocated his hug tightly while she kissed his cheek softly. "Go on now or you will be really late and your teachers will be mean towards you". She said smiling. Miles chuckled and kissed her forehead before running towards the school gate. The security smiled at him and opened the gate for him to enter. He glanced at Emma again and waved at her before running off down to the school building. Emma smiled at his running figure. He was so cute with the way he was running. 

She motioned the cab driver to continue to her destination. Still on her way to work, her phone chimed an alert message. She brought out her phone from her bag. She opened the message. It was from Eric. Happy birthday honey. Today is a special day for you and I will make it even more special tonight. Come to the royal fountain's restaurant at 8pm. She smiled after reading his message. She began to be curious about her surprise this evening. She couldn't wait. Eric was always romantic with her and treated her well. He always made her feel like she was worthy of being in a relationship. He also took care of not just her but also Miles as well. He was the perfect man for her and she was content with what life had rewarded her with after the tragic passing of her parents.

Emma was 16 years of age when her parents died in an accident while Miles was only a year old. She met Eric at 16 still in high school and they fell in love with each other after few months of hanging out together. Life was tough for Emma and her parents. Her father was a construction worker while her mother was a full time housewife. Things weren't working out for them but Emma's father worked very hard to provide for his family and was able to send Emma to school. Emma also helped her mother whenever she was free by delivering her mother's work to their neighbours. She was a seamstress at home and helped few of their neighbours in sewing. 

Everything went well and after Miles was born, things became a lot harder for the family as a new born needed special care and lots of needs which required money. Her father worked tirelessly but her mother couldn't continue her sewing because of Miles. Emma felt for her parents and decided to help out by washing dishes in rich homes to earn a little for her family. Everything changed on their anniversary. Emma's father decided to take their mother out for a small dinner leaving Emma and a year old Miles at home. On their way, her father received a call from his workspace. He and his wife went there as he needed to sign for the acceptance of raw materials needed for their construction. 

After finishing his work at the site. He and his wife were about going when a pillar that wasn't placed properly as it was on a weak foundation scattered the timber scaffolding and fell on them killing them instantly along with the other workers present at the site.

The news was devestating and it shooked Emma to the core. She had just finished high school and was planning on applying for a free scholarship into College but Fate had other plans for her. She had to give up on her studies and started working as a waitress at a small restaurant to support Miles.

It was a hard road for her but she wasn't alone. Eric was always by her side. After high school, he moved into College and graduated with a good certificate. He landed the job at his company and has been supporting Emma and Miles ever since which also made their love to grow immensely.

The cab driver brought her to her destination. It stopped in front of a luxurious five star restaurant. She was also a waitress here. She didn't have a degree as she gave up her plans for a school inorder to take care of Miles"s needs. Unlike her old job. This job paid her well even as a waitress. She was happy to have had this job. She could support Miles's education and basic needs while Eric assisted her when necessary. She played her fare and walked inside the restaurant.

She quickly changed into her work attire in the changing room. She lastly tied her long hazel brown hair in a neat bun. The restaurant was very popular and appearance mattered a lot even to the workers.

Emma walked over to the kitchen to begin her work. Her colleague Julia tapped her shoulders. "VIP Table 5 is waiting for you. You know the gentleman doesn't like anyone taking his orders except you". Julia said. Emma nodded with a smile and took out out her small notepad along with a pen and headed straight for the table. The VIP section was located at the far end of the enormous restaurant decorated with gold and platinum with detailed silver cups hanging on the ceilings of each table.

She walked over and spotted him at his usual table. "Good Morning sir, sorry for the wait. May I take your order?" She spoke politely. "Again. Call me Damien. I told you I don't like you calling me sir. It makes me feel like am a middle aged guy". Damien spoke as his lips curved into a smile before chuckling lightly. Emma returned his smile. "Sorry Damien". She corrected herself. Damien loved her calling him by his name. He then started thinking of how she would be screaming and moaning his name while she was under him fucking her. Emma again asked for his order and he told her his order. She began to walk away to get his order when he wished her a happy birthday in his deep yet soothing voice. Emma turned around and smiled at him. "Thank you Si..I mean Damien". She said shyly. " And thank you again for always remembering my birthday". She said with a genuine smile. Her smile made his day that's why he always came to the restaurant every morning before going to his office and only wanted to receive his orders from her as he could spend time with her and get to know her personally. 

She got his order and as usual he told her to sit with him while he ate his food. At first,she didn't feel the idea was appropriate but her manager allowed it as he was a billionaire tycoon and he couldn't be messed with. They talked freely with each other throughout the morning before he left.

The day went smoothly like any other day. Emma finished her work for the day and called Mrs Roberts. The woman picked up on the first ring. "Gud evening Mrs Roberts. Sorry to disturb you but I wanted to check if Miles was okay and i also wanted to speak with him". Emma politely said. Mrs Roberts was their neighbour next door and she often picked up Miles from school as Emma was super busy at her job. Mrs Roberts nodded and called for Miles. He took the phone from Mrs Roberts. "Hello Emma". His little voice was heard on the other line. Emma smiled."Hello my cutie, how are you and how was school?". She asked. Miles told her everything was the same in school, the same routines every day of the week. Emma nodded and informed him that she was going to be late tonight. Miles nodded in understanding. He gave the phone back to Mrs Roberts and ran to play with his toys. Emma also explained to Mrs Roberts about arriving late and Mrs Roberts didn't have a problem. She cut the call and was super grateful that She had a kind and wonderful woman like Mrs Roberts who was a good helping hand to her.

She glanced at the time. It was 7:45pm. She had 15minutes left. She hurriedly ran and called for a cab to take her to Royal Fountain. She arrived around 8:03am and spotted Eric waiting patiently for her. She slowly walked towards his back and placed both her hands on his eyes. Eric perceived her smell and smiled knowing it was her. "Emma". He repiled. She chuckled and removed her hands. Eric stood up and hugged her tightly before kissing her softly. She moaned at his lips touching hers. After their kiss, he pulled out a chair opposite his and Emma sat down. He had reserved a table at the far corner end of the restaurant. He wished her a happy birthday. Emma blushed afterwards. "So apart from dining together always on my birthday,from your text, you said this year was going to be special". Emma said.

Eric's smile faded slightly. His expression became normal and he heaved a deep sigh before getting up from his chair. He went down on one knee, brought out a small red box from his pants pocket. Emma's eyes widened at his act. Was he going to do what she was thinking right now. Eric opened the box and a beautiful ring was displayed. Emma stayed glued to her seat watching him. Eric's lips then curved into a smile. "Emma Hall, will you marry me?".