Chapter 78: Chapter 78

We're drawing closer and closer to the end, anyway...

WRITER'S POV

After another long and passionate night full of good sex, both Avatia and Dreidan lay down, panting slowly. "As usual, that was amazing. You're an amazing princess. You complete me."

Acacia smiled and looked at him. "And you complete me too. I love you, Dre, very much. Who would have thought we would ever reach this stage. You were so annoying from the very beginning. "

Dresden chuckled. "You were the annoying one, missy. You even stuck out your tongue at me. Who does that?"

Acacia laughed out loud. "You almost ran me over, mister. And you had the nerve to call me a kid."

"But you are a kid. At least you looked like and still looks like one." Dresden teased and kissed her lips. "My beautiful baby."

"I can't believe it's been two years already. You were technically the first person I knew in New York and we met in the worst way. You got me fired from my job, gave me another job, got me into trouble, took me to Italy and back, then the horrible experience, then I left for Texas and came back, then we started dating. And above all, I'll be graduating tomorrow. The main reason why I moved here. I really can't believe this. This has been the most complicated two years of my life, yet, the best." Avitia said, looking at the ceiling and getting lost in her thoughts. "Just the best."

"Maybe I've never told you this, but I'm so proud of you. Regardless of all the things you've been through, especially because of me, you're still graduating with honors tomorrow. You're as smart as you're beautiful. And as stubborn as you're innocent." Dresden told her seriously. "You're one of a kind."

Avatia giggled. "Smart and beautiful, yes. But stubborn, no. I'm not. And as for innocent...." she burst out laughing. "You took away my innocence a long time ago, sir. How can I be innocent when you give me a dick for breakfast?"

Dresden burst out laughing too. "But you give me pussy for dinner. It's only fair we feed each other."

"You're a case, sweetheart."

Dresden pulled her closer and kissed her. "And you're my lawyer. You solve me each time."

Avatia giggled again. "Since when did you become this cheesy?" "Since I met you. By the way, are you excited for tomorrow?"

Acacia sat up and turned to face him, using the white duvet to cover her naked

body. "Of course I am. That's why I came to New York, remember? To get me that degree. And that's how I met you. So of course I'm excited. I can't believe Draya and I will be done with school tomorrow. We're getting that dream degree Dre. All my hard work has been crowned with success. I've never been more proud of myself."

"I know baby. And I'm proud of you."

Acacia smiled down at him. "I hope tomorrow comes with so many blessings and joy for me."

Dresden who had been looking at her with so much admiration smiled back. "It's also going to come with so much love."

"What do you mean..."

She wasn't able to finish her statement as Dreidan pulled her into a passionate kiss. "You ask too many questions."

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There were no other finer girls than Avatia and Draya in the graduation hall.

Their make-up was on point and their gowns were exceptionally pretty. And to top it all, both were graduating with honors. Dresden, Grace, Marietta (Avatia's grandmother), Kenny, Conrad (Draya's boyfriend), and Draya's father were all proud of the two girls. It was such a bright day.

The auditorium was full and everyone was happy. Most especially,

Dresden.

After speeches and speeches, and all the other formalities for graduation, Draya and Avatia got their certificates. They took a lot of pictures and everyone was in a happy mood. It was indeed a good day. Dresden told everyone that he was throwing a party for the graduates at his mansion. Ohh, the day couldn't get any better.

***

Later that evening, everyone was gathered at Dreidan's garden for dinner.

Avatia wore a red short evening gown which made her red lips pop. The gown was a gift from her grandmother. She was indeed a beauty to behold and the gown made her glow even more.

Italian and French food was served and everyone was enjoying their meal and having fun. The evening was perfect until the butler walked up to them with cops at his back.

"I'm sorry sir, but I couldn't stop them." The butler said panic edged all over his face.

Everyone stood up and Dreidan spoke up. "How can I help you guys?"

The senior police officer showed him his badge. "Good evening everyone, I'm

S.P.O Macklemore. Mr. Vaughn, you're under arrest for a couple of crimes and the possession of cocaine and heroin. You're advised to remain silent for whatever you say now would be used again. "

Avatia cut him shut. "No, you can't just come here to arrest Dreidan cause he has not done anything illegal."

Dresden held her shoulders to ease her temper. "Calm down babe. I'm sure this is just a misunderstanding. Mr. Mackle whatever, you can't come to my property and..."

The other cops who were standing by pointed their guns at him and the S.P.O spoke up. "I'll advise you to keep quiet, mister. You have to come along with us to the station."

The others watched in silence and fear and Avatia was already in tears. She couldn't believe her perfect day was about to be ruined. "No, sir, you can't take my man with you. He has not done anything wrong. He's a great guy. Dresden tells them you've done nothing wrong." She cried while looking at Dreidan, hoping all of this was not true.

The S.P.O turned to her. "Keep quiet, ma'am." Then he turned to one of his colleagues. "Handcuff him."

Avatia could hardly believe all this was true. She watched in horror as the cop handcuffed her prince charming. "No, no, you guys can't do this." She turned to her mother and grandmother. "Mom, help me, tell the cops that Dreidan is a good guy. He can't go to jail. He has to be here. Herewith me." As she turned to continue begging the cops, she became speechless. It seemed like her heart stopped beating and the world froze for a second. Because right before her eyes, Dreidan was on his knees, with a box in his hands.

Wait, didn't the cops handcuff him?

"Wha...what's ha-happening? I'm confused." Avatia stammered, using the back of her hands to wipe away her tears.

The truth was, everyone was as confused as Avatia, except her grandmother who knew what was happening. Just then, fireworks went out and when Avatia looked up, she'd never been more shocked in her life. Right up there, in the sky, was written;

MARRY ME, PRINCESS!

Draya and Kenny squealed in excitement, Grace was in tears, Conrad was amazed and Draya's father was proud. Marietta was so happy, because all this time, she knew what was happening.

Avatia looked down at Dresden and all the cops who were smiling at her. "Marry me, baby. Make me the happiest man on earth. Be the mother of my children. I want to wake up to your beautiful face each day and cuddle with you every single night. You make me happy. You make me thankful to God every day. You're my heaven, Avatia, I need you. That's why I'm begging you to marry me. So please baby, I won't ask the usual 'will you marry me?', rather, I'm begging you to marry me." Dresden said, smiling at her. She looked at the ring in the opened box and her heart melted even more.

Avatia's heart melted. This was the biggest surprise of all time and the fireworks made it even more romantic. Fireworks saying marry me, princess! Nothing could beat that. As she looked down at the man whom she loved so much, she knew there was no way she could ever miss the opportunity of waking up to him each day. So she did what she knew she would never regret in a thousand years. With tears of joy rolling down her cheeks, she turned and looked at her family and friends, the people who mattered the most in life, then she looked at the cops, or fake cops, then lastly, she looked at Dreidan who was still on his knees. She gave him a hard slap across his cheeks and everyone gasped. "That's for scaring the shit out of me." Everyone laughed at her outburst. Then she looked at everyone again. "And to your proposal, my answer is... a big fat YES."

Dresden wasted no time in laughing, standing up, and carrying Avatia,

showering her with kisses and kisses. "I told you this day would be full of love. Thank you, princess. Thank you so much for making me this happy."

"Thank you for allowing me to spend the rest of my life with you, I love you, my Mr. Black. "

"And I love you, even more, my princess."

Everyone was clapping and congratulating them. Indeed, it was a happy day.

The tiny cherry on top was that the fake cops turned out to be a live band that played romantic songs all night with endless fireworks.

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