Chapter 117: Why Would I Marry You?
Fem trembled in confusion. She didn't expect this to come. Her thoughts and subconscious mind was wandering somewhere else. Just a while ago, she was trying to find a way to escape. She was nervous that Mark actually brought his grandparents with him. She wasn't yet ready to face anybody, much more sacrifice herself to their plan. She didn't imagine herself getting married this soon. She wanted to live a single life while doing her passion.
She snapped inner self and looked at the ring in the box in front of her being held by Mark's steady hands. She didn't know what to say. Was it a question of her love to him? Not at all! She has decided to love him deeply since he said 'Okay' that night of their first date. Although she is not expressive of her romantic feelings, she always knew when to show them. It was just that the way she was brought up was tough and she never learned to say much and show ecstatic emotions. She was reserved to be precise. Even Greg Law told this to Mark before, and Mark had been taking note everything about her.
Fem's mind went blank and her senses became suddenly numb as she stared at the diamond ring inside the box Mark was holding. Is she obliged to say yes? And if she said yes, what's next? They have not yet talked about anything beyond this.
Fem squinted her eyes as Mark's nervous whole being waited for her. Then she rubbed her eyes with her hand and blinked several times helping herself to come back to her senses.
"Mark, we haven't yet talked about this. Don't you think you're being too hasty?" She said nervously swallowing what seemed to have been stuck in her congested chest.
"But I told you already before you left South City, didn't I? Was I not clear enough that time?" There was a slight trace of furrowed brows on Mark's face.
"It was, Mark. But I'm thinking about your set date? We need to talk about it first. You haven't yet answered my previous question. Why should I marry you on that day?"
"But Fem, will you marry me ?" Mark didn't want to let this pass. He didn't get up in his knee.
" Mark, I will marry you for sure but I have just one condition." She reached out to caress his cheek, outlining his face with her fingers. Mark felt a surge of uncontrollable passion from within.
"What is it Fem...?" He raised his shoulder and pressed his head sideways to sandwich her hand between his ear and his shoulder.
"Would you wait for me until I am ready? Honestly, I just feel it's too abrupt. Unless you'll give me three convincing reasons to consider. I don't want to blame you when things go tough between us sooner. Do you understand what I'm trying to say Mark? It's not a question of my love for you. I deeply love you Mark." Fem said in a serious soft voice.
In her mind, she wanted them to experience the dating stage of their relationship. Sure, they had known each other years ago but they were separated and barely had the chance to meet.
"Nevertheless, are you marrying me?" Mark's voice called her attention again. He was still on his knees.
Fem looked at his pleading eyes and realized he has been on his knees for some good minutes. Her reasoning heart became so soft and as if it was called by the sight of him, all her emotions were all drawn to him. This is the man who captured her heart years ago. Regardless of the circumstances when they first noticed each other and despite their opposite family background's statuses, he had waited and fulfilled his words. She maybe careless and gullible in nature, but she takes note of everything, inside and outside the box.
"Yes, Mark. I will." She answered nodding. "Wherever but I'll say when." She added in a soft inaudible voice that she wasn't sure if she was heard. Then felt Mark's hand slipping something cold in her left ring finger followed by a deep warm kiss on her left forehand. She was so lost in thought. She doesn't know what to say.
Then she felt his hands cupping her face gingerly. Mark knelt both on his knees on the floor and tilted his head as he pulled Fem's face down to meet his. When their faces were just inches apart, he longingly searched her face for any expression. He saw that she was so confused yet somewhat expecting. She knew what he was thinking and what he was about to do. Of course, she can feel it.
Fem instinctively wrapped her hands around his neck and met his eyes burning with desire. "Mark, I just don't know what to say, but I will. I definitely will." She whispered.
"Thank you so much Fem. Do you understand me now?" He said swallowing hard as he slowly rose on his feet and gently wrapped his arm around her neck. He gently guided her body to lie down on the bed and took of his jacket.
While he was doing that, his eyes were focused on her, never leaving her for a second. He saw her nod continuesly as if to say, ' I got it why you're so eager to marry'.
"Fem, you understand why, right? I don't need to say it, I know you got my reasons for agreeing with them. I love you so much. I have waited for you these long years. And I know you do love me too. Do I hear any objection?" He whispered his reasons one by one in a broken warm breathe, licking her ear in between his whispering.
Fem's body was reacting so much with the sensation of his teasing tongue. She cannot help but let out some seductive giggles while wiggling her head on the bed.
"Fem....." He gently pressed his body on her soft inviting body. Down there, Fem can feel his hard member but didn't want to entertain it yet.
"Mark....." She said as she pulled him by the neck down to her face. Their lips met and locked in an instant. Their hungry kissing and his eager desire to possess her overwhelmed Mark that no one could stop him.
Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone