Why do you think Carlos scheduled an exhibition match when he is still recovering? The next chapter is tomorrow morning.
A week passed since Carlos scheduled his Exhibition Match. Since then, he had been training his left foot to walk longer distances. While he was pushing himself, he had to take a break in the middle of the week as his ankle returned to swell. The doctors told Carlos that it was expected since he was practicing walking without his orthopedic boot. The boot had several supports that kept his foot in place. Thus, walking without it was another adjustment. The Devil was dismayed. He seriously wanted to return to tennis soon, but he understood he had to take it slow. Still, he was on and off his boot, but at least… he could already… bend down on one knee. Of course, Kate did not know that. He kept it from her because... it was meant to be a surprise. “Ready to leave?” Carlos asked, looking back at Kate. “Are you sure this is a good idea?” Kate sought. “Can’t you just have this match when you can walk properly?” “Eh, no. It has to be today,” Carlos said. Only he and Alexander knew
“Miss Sarah Kate Wright, will you make me the happiest man alive and marry me?” Kate's skin formed happy goosebumps, hearing Carlos finally propose to her. And what better way to ask for her hand in marriage than in front of his fans? And on his home court, where he had won most of his Grand Slams? “Yes! Yes!” Everyone screamed. Kate also heard a familiar voice calling from behind. “Congratulations on getting my son-in-law!” While teary-eyed, she turned to find her mother and her father. Apparently, they were assigned to another set of seats, still at the very front. To her surprise, everyone in her family was present! Kyle, Kaleb, Gaby, Kenzie, and Andrew were there. Her nephews and niece were present too! Kate was shocked altogether that her mouth fell open. Tears evidently fell on her cheek, and when she returned her attention to Carlos, she was lost in the moment. The surrounding cries and the setting of the sun left her in a daze. Eventually, her senses returned to her, a
“Oh, my god!” It was because Kate entered through the main entrance of the second stadium that she missed seeing the walking path a few meters from the female locker rooms. “It’s glowing out there.” Ethan chuckled and said, “It is, Very much, and the skies are cooperating tonight. Good thing.” “Are you happy, Kate?” Ethan asked. “I wasn’t so sure about this surprise wedding. I know you love Carlos, but I also know that you are my princess and you always like to be part of any celebration planning. You were spoiled, just like Kenzie.” Kate chuckled. While holding on to Ethan’s arm, she replied, “Dad.” Kate sucked in a breath. “To be honest, I don’t care. I love Carlos so much, any wedding will do. I am Kate Wright, an heir to your company, but I lost the man I loved for nine years. Now he is back. Should I still think about the glam?" "My dream wedding is to marry the right man, and that is Carlos." “Oh, don’t think so little of your wedding just yet. It definitely is glam. Only th
All the guests stood up, teary-eyed. The couple's revelation awed many within the National Tennis Center Complex's tennis stadium. The hairs on their skins were up, sending butterflies in their stomachs. Samantha Wright had a hanky wiping the corners of her eyes, and the same could be said with Kenzie Wright. Everyone had their attention to the front where Kate had begun, giving her promise to The Devil. “Many years ago, you were within my grasp. You were my best friend and my constant companion. I never imagined I would lose you one day. So when you left to chase your dreams, my heart was broken. I blamed myself for your leaving. Honestly, I thought I had lost you forever,” Kate narrated. Since she did not have a prepared speech that day, she went with her gut and chose her words based on what she felt. “As you built yourself to become the next tennis superstar, I watched you on TV, partly wishing you’d return to my side. I cheered for you secretly and prayed for your every win.
Stepping down from the stage, Kate saw her family walking toward them. Samantha, for one, had her arms open, ready to embrace her official son-in-law. “Mom,” Carlos called. As he held Kate’s hand, he used his other hand to embrace Samantha. “I’m so happy. I am so happy,” Samantha claimed. She was hugging The Devil tightly, her hands caressing Carlos’ back. “You are officially my son, and I could not be happier.” “Thank you, mom. Thank you for loving me as your own,” Carlos responded. He could not help but smile, feeling the genuineness of Samantha’s words. “I am also elated to call you my mother-in-law.” On all the LED screens, everyone could see how the Wrights greeted Carlos. The cameras especially zoomed in on how Samantha cried and how she held Carlos’ face. Soon, everyone saw how Ethan also embraced Carlos. One by one, the men of the wrights gave Carlos a welcome hug. “Finally,” Kaleb said. “We’ve always been brothers, but now the world knows it. I’m stoked to have The Devil
“Wake up, my Kate. It’s time for some real honeymoon,” Carlos said while brushing his fingers through Kate’s hair. After they arrived on the island, the couple indulged in an early lunch before settling into their room. With the spectacular view of the ocean, the couple opted to have a quick swim at the lagoon before taking a bath together. The plan was to make love right after the shower, but after a long flight, Kate dozed off in her bathrobe, and Carlos did the same. “Kate?” Carlos called again. She fluttered her eyes open and smiled. She reminded him, “My island is so beautiful.” Carlos’ lips thinned into a smile. He answered, “Yes, it is.” “Why did you buy me an island and here in the Maldives?” Kate softly asked. “Because you always said that this was one of your favorite beach destinations,” Carlos answered. “And when I had the chance to visit this country after one of my tournaments, I understood why. It’s a paradise out here.” Kate smiled brightly and acknowledged,
“Wait.” Savannah paused. “He - he carried me?” “Yup! You should have seen him. His eyes formed hearts just looking at your drunk ass,” Linda suggested. “Nothing happened to both of you?” Savannah asked, her chest relieved at what Linda had told. “Nothing,” Linda confirmed. “And when you left earlier, you got him all confused. It took him nearly a minute to chase after you -” “He chased after me?” Savannah clarified. “Yeah, the poor thing was probably looking for you all over the hotel until I told him you got back,” Linda answered. “You told him I was back?” Savannah asked. Before Linda could answer, there was a loud knock on the door. Linda quickly opened it and found Alexander panting, still in the same shirt he wore last night. Alexander quickly walked towards Savannah’s room, and while looking at her, he asked, “Are you okay? Where did you head off to? Nothing happened between Linda and I -” Savannah’s face turned red. She wondered if her leaving was that obvious fo
Two weeks passed. Carlos and Kate were still in the Sunny Side of the world, The Maldives. The couple indulged in their honeymoon, making love, simply lounging, taking various excursions, or walking around the island. Every day over the past week, Carlos had attempted to run again. Each progressed, as he would make it a yard longer than the last. Kate urged Carlos to have sand bath therapy at the end of their two-week stay. As she buried his body with the sand, she said, “They say a sand bath therapy helps relax your muscles, aside from cleansing the body and removing toxins through sweating.” It was still dawn when the staff dug small pits for Carlos and Kate at the island’s extensive sandbank. Carlos was the first to go under the sands, and then Kate followed. The island staff helped cover her up. “I rarely had the time to treat myself this way, Kate,” Carlos admitted. “This feels good.” With only her head popping out, she turned to Carlos and replied, “You deserve to take a b