Chapter 426 - From Kindergarten Until Now...

The phone on the bedside table rang. Hazel opened her eyes lazily and stretched her arms to turn off the alarm. She looked at the time and then fell back on the bed. 

It was at this time that she seemed to realize that she was lying in her bed. The last thing she remembered was that Alex had given her a foot rub. It was too comfortable that she had fallen asleep afterward.

It seemed that Alex had carried her to sleep in the bedroom.

Stretching her body, Hazel then found that she was no longer wearing the clothes she wore earlier. The man had helped her to change into a cotton t-shirt and pants.

The corner of her lips tilted up into a smile and she became a little giddy as she thought about her boyfriend. 

Hazel reached for her phone to check the time and noticed a sticky note on the bedside table for the first time. The neon pink paper was too striking. Hazel stretched her hand to pick up that paper and saw his message.

'Wake up? Go and get ready first. Come over to my apartment and let's head to the hotel together.'

Hazel checked at the time again and realized that she had more than two hours to get ready. She had attended her graduation ceremony in the morning and was supposed to have a celebratory dinner with her uncle and auntie.

Seeing the note, Hazel quickly guessed that it was Alex who had set up an alarm for her. After sending him a message that she had woke up, Hazel rolled off the bed and walked over to the bathroom.

After half an hour in the bathroom, Hazel got out, picked up a dress, and wore some make-up. 

She glanced at her reflection in the mirror again and left her apartment once she was satisfied with how she looked like. Then, she texted her Auntie Edith that she will be arriving at the hotel's restaurant a while later as she headed to Alex's apartment.

Alex had given her his passcode the first time he took her to his apartment so that it will be easier for her to come and go.

Once she had entered the passcode, Hazel walked into Alex's unit and was surprised to see that the surrounding was too dark. 

It was at this time that Hazel seemed to remember that Alex had not texted her back just now. 

"Alex?" Hazel called out his name.

A sense of panic overcame her as she did not hear his reply. Worried that something might happen to her boyfriend, Hazel felt at the wall and switched on the light.

Her eyes widened upon seeing the scenery in front of her. 

The floor was decorated with heart-shaped roses. On the center of the roses, Alex stood still in his best suit. It was clear that he had taken time to groom himself and Hazel thought that her boyfriend was exceptionally handsome at this time.

It was at this time that Hazel seemed to notice the fragrant of the roses. Earlier, she was too anxious as the surroundings were too dark.

"Alex He, what are you doing?" She walked over to Alex and realized that his face was a little pale. It was obvious that Alex was feeling very anxious at this moment.

"Hazel Mo."

"Ah?"

Alex went down on one knee and opened the red velvet box in his hand.

"Hazel Mo." He spoke her name again and this time, his voice sounded a little shaky. "We grew up together and had spent most of our time together. From kindergarten until now, you have always stayed beside me, as a very good friend and later, my girlfriend." His lips turned into a slight smile. Then, he opened the red velvet box in his hand.

Her gaze fell on the diamond ring in that box and Hazel knew right away what was going on at this moment. Suddenly, Hazel felt her eyes grew moist.

This… was a proposal?

"I hope that you will continue to be by my side. Later, as my wife and the mother of our child."

Her face turned red at his words.

"If you are willing, I hope that we can continue to be there for each other. I hope to spend the rest of my life with you until we both grew old with white hair and wrinkles. Hazel Mo, will you… Marry me?"

Hazel put a hand on her chest as she tried to suppress the overwhelming feeling in her heart. Her nose started to sour and her tears threatened to come out. 

Suddenly, memories of their childhood came over.

Hazel recalled that in every important phase of her life, this man would always be there for her. From childhood, until now, he had always held on to her hand tightly, telling her not to cry or be scared as he will always be there beside her.

She could not imagine herself being with another man. Hazel realized that just like him, she too wished that Alex will continue to accompany her in this lifetime.

Her eyelashes trembled. Hazel met his gaze and saw that Alex was still waiting for her answer, patiently. Although Alex had masked his feeling well, Hazel could still see the fear in his eyes. The man was frightened that she was going to reject him.

Now that she thought about it, this was the first time that Hazel had seen him so frightened.

Hazel swallowed. She took slow steps towards him and stretched her hand. "I will."

A look of relief washed over him. The anxious look on his face disappeared and there was a bright smile on his face. Alex took out the diamond ring from the box and slid the ring to her ring finger. Just like he had expected, the ring would fit her perfectly.

Alex tilted his head to look at her again and found that he was too happy that he could not stop that silly grin on his face. He stood up and held her hands tightly. Leaning forward, he then placed his lips on hers. The two of them kissed for a long time until they were both breathless.

A chuckle escaped him. Alex leaned his forehead on hers as they both took their time to breathe properly. His thumb caressed her slightly swollen kiss. At this time, her lipstick had faded, but Alex did not regret that he was the one who had ruined her pretty make-up.

"Hazel Mo." His voice was deep and husky.

"Hmm?"

"Thank you." He pecked at her lips again and smiled. "I love you."

Hazel lifted her head to meet his gaze. Her lips stretched up into a bright smile.. "I love you too."

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