PS, I WROTE THIS CHAPTER WHILE STANDING ON A QUEUE AT THE BANK. TOOK ME 5HRS BEFORE IT GOT TO MY TURN. I WAS SO BORED BUT SO INSPIRED TO WRITE THIS CHAP. MY BACK HURTS LIKE CRAZY THO 😒😒

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Diego's POV

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I had to come up with an excuse for Adrian so she wouldn't want to come with me to see Kara and my mom.

She was insistent, saying she would stay and chat some more while I could leave after seeing them but I told her I wouldn't be seeing them till noon, and that instead I was only going to hang out with Stephano at his favorite bar this morning.

I felt bad for lying to her but I had to. I didn't want her to know why I wanted to speak to Kara. I didn't want her to even find us talking suspiciously, so she wouldn't begin to overthink. She probably wouldn't, but it was better to be safe than sorry.

I wanted to ask Kara to give me good ideas about how I'd propose to Adrian and I didn't want to do that over the phone.

I was very good at these things, giving Stephano the proposal idea he later used when he wanted to propose to Kara and even giving Mark an idea on what Cindy would probably like but when it came to mine and Adrian's turn, I became blank.

I'd thought over it for a while now and knew I probably wouldn't be satisfied with whatever I decided because I was still somehow nervous- no, very nervous about us. Yes she'd repeatedly told me she loved me and she even said she wanted to be my Mrs but what if she changed her mind?

What if she slept and woke up tomorrow and decided to leave me again?

I drove into Stephano's estate with furrowed brows, looking around at the trees that lined the path even though I was lost in my own thoughts.

One of their maids came to welcome me and I handed her the beauty kit I'd gotten for Kara and my mom.

When I gave her a smile as I answered her greeting, she scurried off, a huge smile on her face. I rolled my eyes and hoped I didn't give her any hint that I liked her or something because my mind was filled with Adrian and my proposal at the moment.

I went straight to the kitchen, only to be surprised for the first time ever that my mum wasn't in there. Even though she was no longer working for Stephano, she was always in the kitchen, either writing or trying some new recipe.

Shrugging, I sat in the sitting room and waited for Kara, who came down about a minute later.

"So, what brings you here?" Kara asked with an attitude, eyeing me like a peasant as she alighted the stairs. She was wearing a red jumpsuit with heels, obviously on her way out.

"Don't I usually visit?" I opened my arms to her, making her roll her eyes as she touched the stairs and came to sit beside me.

"You didn't visit for a while and you shrugged me off when I told you we were worried! I should've just brought mama to your house regardless of your nonsensical words!"

"But I told you I was fine."

"Well I knew something was wrong, whether you want to admit it or not. I felt very upset but you acted as if my feelings didn't matter." She stated crossly.

I could sense she was still upset about me ignoring her so I conceded.

"I'm sorry."

She eyed me warily. "That's new, coming from someone that's always right."

"Oh, come on. I'm trying." I hugged her and she puffed her cheeks like a little girl. She looked so cute acting childish this way even though she was already married and even pregnant so I squished her cheeks playfully.

"Stop." She swatted my hands away and I chuckled.

"You stop." I murmured with a wink. "Stop being so cute."

"Whatever. So, mama has gone to see her friend that sells original honey. And I'm waiting for my husband to come down so he can take me out. He mentioned it yesterday that you said you wanted to see me for something important. What's that?"

"Well, it's Adrian." I sat properly and she did the same, her brows furrowing.

"What's wrong with her? Is she okay?"

"She's completely fine. I need your help with something."

"What's that?"

"I want to...propose to her. And I don't know how to."

Kara stared at me for a few seconds, eyes bulging. Then she chuckled, rubbing her thighs as she spoke. 

"Can you repeat what you said?" She quirked a brow as her expression turned serious.

"I said I want to propose to Adrian. And I don't know how to do that. What's even funny?"

"Sorry, I shouldn't have chuckled that way  I thought I misheard you or something. So you guys are back together and you didn't tell me?" She looked hurt all of a sudden. 

"Well, yes. But it hasn't been long since we got back together. It happened so fast that we couldn't tell anyone."

"Well have you guys sorted out your differences?"

"Yes. If we hadn't, I wouldn't be here." I rolled my eyes.

Kara sighed and scooted closer to me. "But Stephano told me you were the one that gave him our proposal idea. Have you suddenly gone blank?"

"I guess I have. I'm nervous...what if I do it wrong and she rejects me?"

Kara chuckled. "Nope. She won't. She was asking about you the other day and I told her you were leaving Italy for good. I guess she made up her mind to settle things before you left."

"Yes she did, thanks for that meaningful piece of information you gave her. Let's forget about all that and give me what I came here for."

"Chill Diego. I have to do this in a calm way. I have to prepare myself mentally so the ideas can flow in."

"How many minutes should I give you?" I huffed.

"I'll text you by noon."

"That's hours away!" I disagreed instantly.

Kara placed a palm on my shoulder, giving me a small smile. "If there's one thing I've learnt over the one year since I got married, Diego, it's that some things can't be rushed. Me giving you the idea doesn't technically mean you'll end up using it. Anything can happen. You might prepare something huge and end up proposing while cuddling because you feel that's the right time. Don't worry, I'll text you later and you can pick any from whichever idea I give."

"Alright, I guess we could work with that." I shrugged.

"Diego, so I know we're twins and I love you so much and bla bla bla but I'm just going to warn you. Adrian has a lovely soul and most times, she's all bark and no bite. She has a very soft heart. Don't break her heart, it'll break her and I don't know what I'll do to you if you do that. I'm not even kidding. She has been my best friend for so long and I care so much about her. She can't go through any more heartbreaks."

"She won't, you can trust me with her. I mean this, I want us to be properly engaged and be together as one. I can't even imagine my life without her."

"I just want to make sure you're very serious about her. You never dated seriously till you met her and when you guys even dated, you took a whole year break." She said uncomfortably.

"Don't worry, I already visited her family two days ago and I got their blessings, that's how serious I am. And you of all people should know I would never do anything to hurt Adriana because I love her so much. Can you have some faith in me?" I demanded with furrowed brows. "I'm your twin." I rolled my eyes.

"Chill, I'm trying here. My brother and best friend together...I never thought the day we would have this discussion would be this close. Oh my God. Adrian has been through a lot and she's finally going to settle down with a man that loves her so much. She's literally already family and she's marrying into my family again. I'm so happy for her." Her eyes watered and she started crying.

Frowning at the sudden change in her mood, I gave her my handkerchief and she blew her nose loudly.

She handed it back to me but I gave her a deadpan stare that made her shrug as she wiped her cheeks.

"Where's Stephano anyway?" I looked around, wondering if it was the pregnancy that made her mood this way. Because her face lit up into a huge smile after I left Stephano 

"He's just taking a shower. Do you want to-"

"Nope."

"Extend my greetings to him, I'm leaving." I told her, giving her a side hug and a forehead peck before leaving. I couldn't wait to be back home with Adrian.

She told me she'd be working today so I would have time to go over the files I received last night. Going through it early would make decide on if I'd be the one going to Hong Kong, China or if my assistant would be doing that.

I got home to the nice aroma wafting through every corner of the house.

"Someone is cooking." I chuckled excitedly and took off my palm sandals, heading into the kitchen immediately.

I walked to Adrian and wrapped my arms around her waist, nuzzling my nose into her neck.

"I'm back." I muttered.

"I know, I heart the front door shut and I know it's not Amos. How was your chat with Stephano?"

"It was brilliant. He asked after you."

"Really?" She looked sideways and I shrugged, smiling when she turned off the burner so I could turn her around and hoist her up. Her arms naturally wrapped around my neck and I kissed her, squeezing her butt cheeks.

"Hey," I pecked her lips as I pulled away from the kiss, walking out of the kitchen with her in my arms. "Do you have a sex fantasy?"

"Uh...I don't know, let me think..." She blushed.

"Really? Despite all the positions we've done, christening this house with hot sex, you still have the decency to blush?" I asked her with a raised brow.

"Stop." She giggled shyly. "Because I know several sex positions doesn't mean I would be vulgar all the time."

I sat down and leaned into her, placing my head on her boobs. She had nice breasts. Soft and they smelled really nice too. And I loved playing with her nipples whenever we were having sex because it would make her more receptive to me.

"That's what I love about you. Despite all the exposure, there's still an innocent part of you that'll forever be this cute. So tell me.

"Uhm, I've always wanted to have sex on a rooftop. A very high rooftop. And...in an office setting like yours, where I can face the city and ride you out of this world but they can't see me." She rasped, squirming lightly in a way that told me she was turned on by the thought. "What about you?"

I lifted my head. "I've always wondered what it would be like to practice BDSM with you. The dominance turns me on. I want to dominate you so badly Adrian, to teach you some things and have you creaming all over me while you're at my mercy." I slowly crept my hand into her boxer shorts and felt her moistened lips. 

"Diego...I love it when you talk dirty." She moaned softly when I traced my fingers around her moistness, not giving her the full attention she needed by playing with her clit. She was so wet for me, so responsive. "But won't dominance come with pain?" 

"No, love. It won't. Don't worry, there's no pressure. If you ever think you're willing to go that far, we'll agree on a safe word, talk through what the roles are, establish boundaries and make sure to take it really slow. But I would be more than honored for you to trust me enough to dominate you baby."

She whimpered when I pulled my hand out of her shorts and brought my finger to my lips, licking them good and clean while she watched, transfixed.

"Even though we did it this morning, I suddenly want you again. You're too hot for me to not want to bone every second." She sighed dramatically, shaking her head as she got off my thighs and walked to the kitchen.

I picked my phone and sent a message to Blake, asking him to make a reservation at Centrlake.

"Are you done with your work?"

"Yes, I finished it not long after you left." She called back.

"Great. What did you make?" I walked into the kitchen where she was dishing out meals. They looked delicious and I took a huge gulp.

"Pot roast and buffalo wings. Your stomach needs to heal from all the lack of food."

"You made the buffalo wings?" I asked incredulously. She'd learnt how to cook since we started dating. I'd also learnt how to cook too, wanting to surprise her with some meals I sometimes see online. Sometimes we don't have that time and just order takeout but when we do, we make the most of it.

"Nope. I ordered the buffalo wings from Tim's Place. Hot and spicy." She chuckled.

"It smells so good." I pecked her cheek after she served us and we chatted over the meal.

Then she went back to her work and I did the same with mine.

By three pm, I went to look for her in her room after everything had been set on my assistant's part.

Adrian was immersed in her work when I stepped into the room, her PC in front of her as she scribbled some words on a jotter.

"Get ready, we're going on a date." I told her.

Her eyes widened as she took off her reading glasses, dropping it on the scattered files in front of her. The glasses wasn't recommended but good for people who spent hours staring at screens often so I'd gotten them for her.

"A date? Diego, why are you only telling me now? Look at my hair, I haven't even been to the salon for like two weeks. Also, I don't even know what I'll wear. Where are we going? That'll determine what kind of clothes I'm supposed to wear. I also don't have time to do my makeup. How-"

"Just put on something you're comfortable in." I would rather have her without the clothes but that would have to wait. "It doesn't have to be fancy. A simple dress or dinner gown would do. And you could put your hair up in a lose Ponytail. Lastly, you don't even need much makeup this time around, believe me baby. Don't worry, we're not leaving until five so take your time and we're going to a cool place where we can just have a chat, a meal and relax like lovers do." I winked and left her there.

I could guess she was still staring at the door and asking herself if I was out of my mind to not have told her this any sooner.

Maybe I was.