Chapter 53: Chapter 53

With You

Mari's POV

His face drew closer and he almost kissed me

“aren't you going to introduce me to her?” a girl asked, causing him to stop his kiss procedure

“OH Dani... Mari this is Dani, my cousin from my father's side” he introduced

“hi Mari... The girl who stole Willie's heart” she said and hugged me

“it's nice to meet you Dani. You're so beautiful” I said and she blushed

“I like you already” she giggled. She seems like a teenager

“Dani, we'll be right back. I have to introduce her to the rest”

“okay” she said and walked away.

Will introduced me to everyone. The guests were just around seven and mostly his family and few of the families friends. They all seemed to like me and I was glad because I felt free.

The guests began to go to the buffet table and get different types of exotic dishes. I was so hungry but I couldn't go there. I had taken a glass of champagne though

“come and sit here. Let's eat” Will said and I gladly accepted. We sat down and someone in a uniform brought us food. We began to eat and I noticed that anytime I looked down at my plate, Will would steal glances at me.

We talked sweetly and watched some dancers perform on the stage while eating.

The party was really fun.

“uhm, I want you to follow me somewhere” Will said as we finished eating

“where?” I asked and he stood up

“it's somewhere around the house. Come on” he lifted me up and walked me gently downstairs. We went through the living room

“is this place yours?” I asked as we walked out of the house through the back door

“yeah it is” he replied

We walked under the stairs and went to a medium sized room filled with beautiful aquariums. Some on the wall and some on the floor

“wow” I exclaimed as we got out

“this place is lovely” I said

“I planned on moving in to this neighborhood. It's quite reserved and awesome”

“I love this” I said and held his hand tightly

“your love for water is overwhelming. Are you sure you're not a mermaid?” he teased and I giggled

“what if I am?” I asked and faced him. He placed his hands on my waist and kissed my forehead

“then you'd be more beautiful and amazing” he said and I smiled lightly

“there's something I have to tell you Will”

“yeah? What is it?” he asked and I breathed out nervously

“I... Will I... I want to be... I.. Oh gosh, I don't know how to say this” I stammered and looked away

“talk to me. Come on be free” he said

“I'm in love with you” I said and his eyes widened

“you... You are?” he asked

“I love you Will. I do and I've been trying to hide it and deny it but I can't anymore. I'm sorry I've been keeping you waiting”

He beamed with smiles

“I love you so much” he said and we hugged

“do me a favor. Please” I said and fiddled my fingers together

“what is it?” he asked and took my hands then intertwined them with his

“kiss me” I said and he looked a little bit... Well I don't know what he looked like. I kinda felt he wasn't gonna kiss me

“you don't wanna kiss me” I said and lowered my face sadly

“are you kidding me? I've been dying to kiss your lips since the first time” he said and before I could even look up, he had lifted my face by himself and brought his face very close to mine. He didn't kiss me immediately and I almost poked him to kiss me.

He deeply looked into my eyes then gently and slowly connected our lips. He kissed me so softly that I almost felt like leaning on him and falling asleep while still being kissed