Chapter 114 - Calm Down!

A few hours later.

The big event was finally over, Michael and Sophia returned to their house as well as the others.

Meanwhile, Jennifer is forcibly taken away by Charles. Jennifer couldn't resist because Charles threatened to drag her in front of the reporters.

"Honey... Where will Charles take Jennifer to?" Asked Sophia with a bit of concern.

Michael smiled slyly as he focused on driving.

"Why are you smiling like that? I suspect".. Sophia said while looking at Michael sharply.

"Don't worry, honey! Charles won't mess with Jennifer!"

Sophia looked sullen because she was not satisfied with Michael's answer.

"I can't calm down because they are two normal adults, what if Charles does things that harm Jennifer?".

Michael frowned because his wife thought too badly of Charles.

"I trust Charles! Because he will not destroy Jennifer's future. Actually tonight he wants to propose to Jennifer".

Hearing Michael's explanation, Sophia was immediately surprised.

"Applying? How is that possible?".

"Why are you so surprised?" Asked Michael in surprise.

"Does Charles really love Jennifer? Besides, they just met. So, wouldn't it be too soon if Charles proposed to Jennifer?".

"Isn't the proposal proof of love?". Michael asked again with a smile.

"That's right! Men do have to be firm and quick to give certainty. If it's love and seriousness, it must be rushed! If it's not serious then don't make any promises! Because it hurts women". Replied Sophia.

"Isn't it obvious how Charles feels about Jennifer now?". Michael asked again.

Sophia took a deep breath before answering Michael's question.

"Yeah you're right. But Charles will be in big trouble, and will probably get them into trouble so that what Charles's mother went through will happen to Jennifer if she keeps choosing Charles". Sophia said with a sad expression.

"Try to explain to me exactly what you mean by that, dear!". Michael said confusedly.

Sophia took a deep breath and then exhaled heavily.

"Because Jennifer comes from an aristocratic family that holds tightly to the culture of marrying fellow royal bloodlines. Jennifer is often rebellious, but she has to get her parents' blessing if she wants to get married. If she chooses Charles, she probably has to be ready to be thrown out of her family!" Replied Sophia. 

Michael was silent, he knew about Caste's rules. The descendants of nobles can only marry the same person like them. Even if you want to marry an ordinary person, you must come from the same country.

"Jennifer is an adult and she has the right to make any decisions for her life. It's modern times so they shouldn't force the current generation to follow their ancient traditions". Michael said with a hint of annoyance.

"I also don't understand, we should just pray for them both to get the best!".

Hearing Sophia's words, Michael just smiled because he knew that his wife was very sensitive.

At the same time, Jennifer was swallowing her saliva deeply while glancing at Charles, who had been silent all this time without opening the slightest conversation.

"Where are we going?". Jennifer asked after mustering up a lot of courage.

"To somewhere". Charles replied expressionlessly.

"Didn't you just come to this country? So, how did you know this area?".

Charles glanced at Jennifer as he replied, "There's still GPS".

Jennifer nodded and didn't know what else to say because she was starting to feel stuck with Charles' answer.

A moment later they came to one of the most beautiful beaches at the end of town.

Jennifer got out of the car and cast a glance at the beach. After that, she spread her arms while enjoying the gentle beach breeze.

"Wow.. So beautiful... It's amazing!". Jennifer thought as she smiled as she closed her eyes.

Just then, Charles drew closer to Jennifer and he crouched down, after which he looked up at Jennifer.

"Take off your shoes, so you can walk in the sand!".

Jennifer was surprised when she saw Charles squatting in front of her asking her to take off her high heels.

"I can take it off myself!"

"Allow me to help you!"

Jennifer shuddered at Charles' piercing gaze. Therefore she chose silence after nodding a few times.

After that Charles slowly took off Jennifer's high heels and put them in the car.

The sunset that afternoon seemed flushed along with Jennifer's inexplicable mood.

"Why did you invite me here?". Jennifer asked, glancing at Charles who was beside her.

"I have a surprise for you!" Charles replied expressionlessly.

At that moment Jennifer began to be curious.

"What? A surprise for me? What is it?". Asked Jennifer in succession.

"You'll find out later!". Charles replied casually.

After saying that, Charles looked up at the setting sun.

Meanwhile, Jennifer held back her curiosity and waited for the sunset with Charles by sitting obediently next to Charles.

Jennifer was again confused by Charles' behavior. She still remembered that at the party Charles asked her to marry him. 

Charles wanted to give her a surprise, what was Charles really thinking?

After a long silence enjoying the sunset, Charles finally glanced at Jennifer with a warm gaze.

"It's time, now close your eyes!" Jennifer looked at Charles in confusion.

"Actually why should I close my eyes?".

"You'll find out later, now follow me!". Charles said as he carried Jennifer who had closed her eyes. At that moment Jennifer felt her heart pounding violently as Charles grabbed her hand and shoulder.

Moments later Charles stopped.

"Now open your eyes!". Said Charles.

Jennifer slowly opened her eyes, at once her eyes were served by a beautiful view of the sun almost sinking into the vast ocean, the dining table that had been prepared with the lighting of several candles circled the place, the smell of roses bothered her smell, there was a heart shape made of rose petals on top sand.

Jennifer was touched to see all that, her heart became flowery and her gaze lit up. There was a smile painted on her beautiful face.

Satisfied with the sight, Jennifer turned to look at Charles who was still standing by the table.

"Charles... ! Did you prepare this?". Jennifer asked a little nervously.

Charles nodded, and for the first time, he smiled at Jennifer.

"Wow.. Did you smile earlier?". Jennifer asked in disbelief.

Jennifer couldn't help herself when she saw Charles' smile which was so rare and so cute, was this the diamond hidden in the mud?

"Are you fascinated?". Charles teased with a sly smile.

Jennifer smiled as she tiptoed so her hand could touch Charles' face.

After that, Jennifer used both her hands to widen Charles' smile.

"This is funnier. So, don't be stingy to smile again.. Hehehehe...".

Seeing what Jennifer was doing, Charles looked a little nervous, his heart was racing, his gaze couldn't move from Jennifer's smile and he never expected that his smile could make Jennifer look so happy.

"Sit down!" Charles said as he pulled up a chair near him.

After that Charles sat across from Jennifer.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Jennifer asked in surprise when she noticed Charles's gaze didn't even look away from her.

Charles smiled again, after which he said, "I just want to smile, now it's better to let's eat before the food gets cold!".

Jennifer nodded and took hold of the fork and spoon, after which they enjoyed the meal at the table.

Charles was still feeling nervous and anxious so he kept stealing glances at Jennifer who was enjoying her meal.

"Ahhh.. What is this?". Jennifer said as she took the diamond ring out of her mouth. "Isn't this a diamond ring?". Jennifer asked again as she showed Charles the ring.

Charles is a man who doesn't talk much, as Syenina said that Charles would be very stupid in romance and love, in fact, he got the idea from google to be able to prepare this surprise for Jennifer.

Although surprises like that are most widely used by other couples, Charles is still confident.

Charles actually felt that Jennifer was a different girl when he felt a hard slap from her.

Ever since he found out that Jennifer was at his house, he's been attracted to her ever since. So he immediately agreed with his mother's idea to immediately propose to Jennifer without further ado, even though he had to wrestle with his thoughts for a long time.

When Charles glanced at Jennifer, his gaze immediately softened so that he felt relieved and not tense anymore.

After that Charles got up from his seat and pulled her towards the pile of roses in the shape of a heart. Charles knelt on one knee, he then took Jennifer's right hand.