Something of a knowing smile curves upon his lips as he turns to face her.
"I have, actually..." he answers, drawing her near, guiding her lithe arms toward him like an invitation. "Do you remember when you told me you'd like to live in the countryside?"
โscoffs in disbelief. Not at her. Never her. The situation, however, has him nonplussed.
"What kind of person leaves a child on a stranger's doorstep?"
As soon as the words leave her pretty mouth the parasite goes still, the pen in his hand freezing mid-spin.
He looks at her in brief contemplation like a man that's just seen the future but has no way of deciphering it.โ
โGood news? ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ news!โ
She sat down in front of him with her cheshire grin.
โIโm going to be a mother! Weโre going to be parents!โ
Leaning back, she laced her fingers in her lap.
โI found a baby, abandoned at my doorstep. Very cliche, I know, but itโs wonderful!โ
โThen he slowly leans forward again, watching her intently from across his desk. "You... ๐๐๐ข๐๐ a baby?" he repeats, tentative and perhaps a tad cautious, but taking in the news with an open mind.
Amber eyes search hers, needing more information, before he quietlyโ
Had it been anyone else bursting into his office unannounced there is a good chance that person would have never been seen again.
Yet when he spots Belladonna gliding in he concludes his work and sets it aside.โ
โsymmetrical stones that match their eyes perfectly.
"... I will spend the rest of eternity gifting you with the life you deserve... Will you marry me?"
โnever be worthy of your companionship nor the treasure of your love, but if you will have me..."
He descends to one knee, presenting her with the perfect, tiara-shaped diamond ring, complete with a solid gold band and smaller,โ