593 Planning Big

Cali was truly speechless as she gaped at him in disbelief. She had known Dylan for over a decade and she'd dare to say that she had seen many sides of him. But she never knew he was capable of this. She had never expected him to serenade to her and that too with his heartfelt feelings. Even though he sang a little off-tune at times but it was understandable as she could visibly see his nervousness. 

Why was he nervous though? She really couldn't tell why he was so anxious? This was so not like him. Was he really self-conscious? When did that happen? 

Her eyes widened when it suddenly clicked in her mind, 'Love makes you question even the obvious sometimes.' She had been through that herself.

"This... All of this..." she tried to speak but was still uncertain how to form coherent words. Every thought in her head was jumbled up. And as for her emotions, they had already gone into a frenzy. She never knew there was a possibility of falling in love with this man even more.

"These are for you," Dylan who had been observing every slight change in her expressions passed the bouquet of white roses into her hands with a broad smile and went on, "From your western point of view, white roses are called bridal roses since they represent young love and eternal loyalty. But they also symbolize new beginnings and everlasting love."

Cali blinked at him uncertainly as she took the beautiful bouquet from his hands and caressed the roses gently.

"I know you aren't the biggest fan of flowers but I had a reason for bringing these..." he licked his dry lips as he added, "I want these to witness our new beginning because I wish to write our story of everlasting love together with you." Taking her one hand in his own he went on, "Cali, will you be my girlfriend? I know I have many shortcomings. I easily lose control of my emotions, I often end up acting petty and I'm not that capable when it comes to fixing everything. But I think you already know that I'm actually a very transparent person. If I love someone, it's written on my face. If I dislike someone, that'd also be written on my face."

He exhaled a breath through his mouth. 

"It's true that I can't claim to know you very well. Perhaps, Dazi knows you better than me. But that can't change the fact that my feelings are true. I really want to learn all about you. I really really want to have you as my official girlfriend. Will you allow that?"

Cali was quiet but as he stopped talking, she spoke up, "Dylan, you do realize that being with me won't be easy, right? It'll be a test for your patience. We come from two very different countries and although I have never looked back at my father's wealth or status. I can't really shirk off my responsibilities now that he is gone." She took a pause as she bit her lips, "Can you really deal with a long-distance relationship?"

Placing the bouquet at the side, she jumped to wrap her arms around his neck as she whispered, "I'd love to be your girlfriend." Dylan's lips curved up in a blooming smile as he hugged her back tightly. Before he pulled away slightly to capture her lips with his.

On the side, Xiu was using her arms as her pillow as she kept looking over in the direction of Dylan and Cali with a thoughtful look and a small smile playing on her lips. She had to say that the scene before her was worthy to become an oil painting. It looked so beautiful. 

A man and the woman he loved stood underneath the starry sky immersed in a passionate kiss surrounded by beautiful candlelights as the moon hung lovingly in a far distance looking over the intense waves.

But just as she was enjoying this silent union of two lovers, she was startled by the 'boom' of the fireworks that suddenly lit up the entire sky. The fireworks painted the sky in different colors so beautifully that it looked so mesmerizing. 

However, a certain someone was not really all that impressed. Xiu was really feeling the itch to beat Dylan for planning a firework show as well! "Idiot! At least, care about the environment!" She was shaking her head when she noticed the sky lit up with Dylan and Cali's names with a heart. She looked over in Dylan and Cali's direction once more and seeing that Cali was pleasantly surprised by this, she decided to just let it be.

If it helped Dylan in bringing a smile to his girlfriend's face, she had no opinion whatsoever. Not like her opinion mattered at this point.

"I didn't know you liked planning so big," laughed Cali as they came over to sit on the dinner table.

"It's my first time proposing someone. I just decided to go all out." Dylan was being honest. He really didn't know what to do, so he just chose what everyone on the internet suggested. Too little or too much is never good but when it comes to love, everything is fair.

Soon their dinner was brought over and Xiu being the good partner started playing a very comforting melody. It gave a relaxing feeling as it mixed with the sound of waves hitting the shore.