Notes: This part happened during ch8~ Sooo basically Baby Jo love his beloved Cousin Eli after all and this is for my beloved friend and our seamstress~ Sofi ♡♡♡

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That's her artwork as well =w=

PS: Minor spoiler for Letters to your heart ch9 ♡♡♡

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Valentines Special
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Joseph Desaulniers

After I informed Eli's friends of his departure, I actually felt really good. Eli and I haven't been on good terms since we were very young because of the pressure our family gave us. I always have this feeling that Eli and I will never ever be friends but for some odd reason when I was informed that he will leave the country for two years… a strong feeling of pain pang in my heart. I remembered my brother leaving too and now Eli. Yes, we’re not close but I treat Eli as my little brother. Although, I won't admit it. I pity him for the trouble he had all these years at least I wasn’t alone but Eli don’t have anyone to rely on but himself perhaps that’s why Claude is kind to him, he felt sad for Eli.

"You okay, Jo?" Stacy tilted her head while she was taking my measurements.

“Hm? Yes Ma Cherie. Sorry to have worried you…” I averted my gaze. Stacy is a very sharp girl she’ll find out in an instant that I’ve been feeling off.

“Come on. Tell me, what’s bothering you?” Stacy raised a brow at me, I can tell she wont stop until she knows my worries

“Well. I’m feeling kind of... down, Stace.” I massage my temple as I speak

“Because of Eli or do you miss your big brother or perhaps the pressure of being the next heir?” 

Wow she got me there. 

“All of it?”

“I see. I want to tell you worry less about it Jo… but I do feel sad too. About Eli’s departure…Helena, Claude and your responsibilities.” Stacy wrapped her hands around my waist

“Stace you don’t have to be sad about it. I’m sure it’ll be okay” I hugged her back and kissed her forehead

“I know but still.” Stacy held my face,“Share your loneliness with Jo, okay? I… you know...um… well… Lo… lo…”

“Love me?” I chuckled

“LOST! LOST MY MEASUREMENTS OF YOU! Where are those damn measuring tape! Ah!”

Same old stacy, I thanked my lucky star for letting me be with this wonderful girlfriend. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have realized the wrong decision I’ve done in my life and my path will always be a puppet of this family tradition we have

“I love you Stacy Goldrick so much and I will never ever stop telling you how much I do.”

Stacy was flustered and hid herself behind the fabrics. 
How adorable~ 

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A year has passed and I was training today per usual because my father will retire soon. I believe I am ready and I’ve heard Eli was coming home and even Claude came home after, it took me by surprise that he asked Helena for her hand in marriage. Claude told me I was the reason for his bravery and his strength to carry on. I made him realize his purpose in life, I was very happy for him. Stacy was happy for both of them.

“Brother, perhaps it is time to ask stacy her hand in marriage too?” Claude remark joyously

“Marriage? Do you think she would want that?” I fluttered my eyes at him

“Why ever not? I believe the future CEO of Oletus Entertainment deserved a happy ending, don’t you think so?” Claude winked at me playfully

I was in deep thought of what he had told me.

I wanted to spend the rest of my life with Stacy but at the same time I don’t want to pressure her to be my wife. I know how challenging it would be if she would become one, She might give up her dream when she marries me. I do not want that, I know how important Stacy’s job is to her, it’s her dream and her life. I can’t possibly hinder her to do what she love

“Are you contemplating brother? Because of the trouble you would cause her if you ask her hand in marriage?” Claude looked at me worriedly

“Yes.” I nodded,“I do not want Stace to be bound by our traditions, I do not want her to give up her dream for me. I would gladly give up mine but not hers.” 

“Perhaps you two don’t have to” Claude leaned closer to me

“What?” 

“Make a change, Joseph. Do what you must and what you love. You taught me that because she taught you that too, why must your dreams end because of your marriage? Your dreams should not falter just because of our traditions. It shouldn’t matter. It’s you two who can rewrite your own stories.” Claude held both of my shoulders shaking me lightly,“Joseph believe in yourself, believe in Stacy, believe in your love.”

I sighed and gave him my resolved smile,“Thank you… Brother” He is right. We just have to do this together. There’s no time to hesitate, Joseph! You can do this!

I have decided I will propose to Stacy tomorrow.

Stacy Goldrick

“Joseph is having a hard time, Lena.”

I slumped my shoulders heavily. I was at the garden after work, It was almost midnight too. I was spending time with my best friend Helena. I was really happy that the Adam and Desaulniers household blessed Helena and Claude’s marriage. I am praying everyday for both of them to be happy and it finally came true but as for me, I wanna be happy too but seeing my beloved in pain with the responsibilities he has to bear is taxing for the both of us. I want to help him as his partner and I’m willingly giving up my job to support him. 

“Stace. Let’s both help Jo together” Helena placed her hand on mine. 

“Thank you, Lena I---”

“Ms. Goldrick!” The maid servant called me frantically

“W-what is it!?” I panicked. She looks distressed,“What!? What?! What!?”

“Please come quickly!” Without a second thought I ran with her, waving Helena goodbye.

Oh good heavens! Please tell me nothing bad happened to Joseph. While following her footsteps I noticed we are nearing the Desaulniers helipad. I was quite confused and when we finally reached it. I saw Joseph standing there with a big grin on his face. 

This bastard! Made me freaked out. I marched towards him angrily and he extended his hand, instead of taking it, I slap his chest lightly and he chuckled in return

“You freaking weirdo! You gave me a heart attack! What is this all about!?” I retaliated but Joseph kept his laughter. He didn’t say anything and just opened the helicopter door in front of me. I heave a breath and just followed his lead.

When we were both finally on, we put on our headphones and buckled up as he drove the helicopter to the sky. I’ve never been on a helicopter before and it’s so mesmerizing watching the city light up from up here. It’s like mini christmas lights. The agitation I felt earlier dissipate

“You like it, Ma Cherie?” 

“Yes! I’ve never ridden a helicopter before!” I was giggling and kept pointing at the view, unraveling before me. After a short while, Joseph and I flew off to a beautiful flower meadow, various colorful blossoms engulfed the entire place. There were pretty lights in there too. Also pretty butterflies as well. It's like an enchanted forest from those fairy tale books I’ve read when I was little.

“Stacy Goldrick”

“Hm?” That was so weird, he never called me that anymore. I raised a brow at him while he pointed out something on my window. I leaned in closer to see a bunch of people holding something… I read what was written on it

WILL

YOU

MARRY

ME

STACY

GOLD… RICK…

I whipped my head at Joseph and to my surprise he was holding this tiny box, revealing a diamond ring inside. I’m lost for words. I don’t know what to say

“Stacy Goldrick, I, Joseph Desaulniers is asking for your hand in marriage. Will you be my wife?”

I cried.

I didn’t expect Joseph would suddenly surprise me with this and with all the problems he’s been going through and all the hesitations throughout the years… I can’t believe he’s asking me… I’ve been waiting… He’s been waiting… We’ve been waiting for a moment like this… I was about to reply my answer all of a sudden I heard a song played inside the copter

You're the light, you're the night
You're the color of my blood
You're the cure, you're the pain
You're the only thing I wanna touch
Never knew that it could mean so much

“Wha… You played my favorite song, Jo?” I giggled between my cries

“Yeap. Perhaps it would lighten your mood.” Joseph smiled gently at me

“I don’t know what to say… I…” I stammered

“Just do what you feel is right” Joseph reached out for my face, caressing it lovingly

You're the fear, I don't care
'Cause I've never been so high
Follow me through the dark
Let me take you past our satellites
You can see the world you brought to life

I really love this song. It describes how I feel about Jo. When I fell deeply in love with him. I didn’t expect that this man is the man I want to spend the rest of my life with.

“Love me like you do, Jo”
Joseph chuckled at my response,“I already do.”

“Joseph Desaulniers, I, Stacy Goldrick...” I kissed him softly,“...Will marry you.”

Joseph’s lips curved into a smile and slid the ring in my finger. With one last kiss, Joseph landed the copter, holding my hand as we do. I keep my eyes on my ring, grinning as I did

“Goodness, you love that ring that much. Ms. Stacy Desaulniers.”
 
That name made me grin even more

“Yes, I do. My beloved husband.”

I will cherish this moment and every moment after forever. Thank you my lucky stars for bringing this man into my life. Once we exchange our vows, we will spend our days together for the rest of our lives.

I'll let you set the pace
Cause I'm not thinking straight
My head spinning around, I can't see clear no more
What are you waiting for?
Love me like you do, lo-lo-love me like you do
Love me like you do, lo-lo-love me like you do
Touch me like you do, to-to-touch me like you do

What are you waiting for?

END OF CHAPTER