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One of my awesome readers @Khairo123   made covers for my book again and I am extremely satisfied with them! And that too they are twin covers to match the alternate version book 'Unforgettable Night'. I am definitely gonna change the book's cover as soon as we are a little deep into that story since just recently things are looking up for Astrea in that book. Any way I will display one cover here and the other one in the next chapter. Once you can comment to make it IAA's cover!

Before starting the chapter: What did you think when you read the chapter's name? I'll bet that it is nowhere near what I planned, so ready for the surprise?😉********

I rubbed Dannon's head absent minded while he is sleeping. I guess his little body experienced too much strain and he was sleeping for most of the time, of course after I make sure he gets his tummy filled. His I.V drop and heart monitoring wires whatever they are called were removed thankfully. I have to say he is recovering quickly since it's only been two days. I was on the bed with him since he refused to leave which I found cute despite the situation we are in. He clings to me as if afraid that I might disappear any second.

He is no longer crying or emotionless. He returned to his happy self and I am glad for that. The only difference is that he refuses to let me out of his sight. He is this happy-go-bubbly-self one minute and the second my face disappears from his view he cries very loudly and hysterically until I appear before him. I don't leave him any minute and that includes going to bathroom since that resulted very bad when went inside to pee. Just this bit is not comfortable for me. I had to get a seat for him and place in the bathroom while I was in the bathroom bathing or doing my business.

Well, his health is improving and that alone is enough for me to put up with any thing. He is recovering both emotionally and physically. During the initial hours he used to cling to me tightly refusing to budge even an inch. Now he finally feels comfortable to sit on my lap. He refuses to go to anyone though leaving me. Don't tell anyone but I am secretly pleased. I know I am sorry but I am just greedy when it comes to this little angel whom I intend to never leave.

And the gang mostly stays with us except for night. Robert, Daniel, Elena were also here most of the time but Aram was here only one day and I couldn't help but feel worried about him. I sent him worried look when anyone wasn't seeing, he does nothing but send me a reassuring grin but still I can't help but worry. He might be lying so that he won't add further to my plate. I am really worried about him but for the time being I can't do anything. I can't ask him in front of every one but at the same time I can't be alone with him since Dannon won't leave.

Asking to be alone with Aram, of course with Dannon, will only cause suspicions and if asked the reasons I am not sure I can come up with a convincing lie. Other than that the gang stays here most of the day, can't stay here all day and Gouenji is occupying the sofa at night staying with me refusing to accept anyone's offer to stay the night with me. Oh well, it's just two nights but still. I wonder how they are getting the work done staying here all day since they aren't just normal people but billionaires or millionaires with companies to run. Especially Gouenji who directly runs the company and he is staying with me at night too.

We will now have overall tests done for Dannon now and if everything is positive we can go home. The doctor whom I saw when I entered this room came back in.

"Are you ready to take the tests?"

I nodded and some point of my brain noticed that the question he asked was as if I am the one who is taking the tests and not Dannon. I pushed those silly thoughts aside and stood up with Dannon who tightened his grip on the shirt I was currently wearing. I gave him a smile and kissed his forehead. I placed Dannon on a seat to get started with the tests and was about to stand back up but he whimpered clutching onto me. I got to my knees so that my eyes were to his level.

"Dannon. I am not going away. You stay put there and I will be standing here just in front of you. As soon as the tests are over we can go home. Don't you want to go home?" I asked him with some hand gestures and emphasis on some words to get my point across him. He might be a little less than a year old but he sure is very clever and I am more than sure that he will get my point. He looked at me giving those puppy dog eyes.

"Sorry buddy I can't help you here. You have to get these tests done for you own good." I kissed his forehead and stood just a step away to assure him that I am not going away leaving him. Thankfully after that the tests were done with, without any further issues and we got the results pretty soon and everything was fine giving us the okay to take Dannon home.

We packed everything and was ready to return home. We reached the lobby and I sighed seeing the cameras clicking through the glass door. You know they say God is everywhere and I believe it but I have to say in the present day media is also everywhere. They are worse than a stalker but legally authorized to stalk and are very much like serial killers but they come with cameras instead of knives.

I rolled my eyes and decided to go ignoring them, don't get me wrong it's not like I hate them or look down on them, in fact I am surprised how they could find us every time and I appreciate that they work hard. It's just they sometimes exaggerate very much and look things in a microscope. I would like to answer all their questions but I am afraid what they would ask and what meaning would they take from my words. Also I am not completely sure what is going on around me and once I am sure of everything I would like to have a chat with everyone. May be then I would stop avoiding media and answer their every question.

A phone ringing made us all(our entire gang) stop in our tracks and we looked at Gouenji since it was his phone that was ringing. He raised an eyebrow at me I guess asking why I stopped at the ring. May be they too wanted to wait before being thrown at the media success. But we definitely didn't expect to see the nervous expression. That's a first definitely. Gouenji being nervous? I wonder who made the ever stoic Gouenji nervous? I tried to peep at his phone subtly but unfortunately he answered the call and composed himself no longer nervous showing his confidence.

"Hello." He said and I saw him flinch lightly. I could hear the loud voice of a female which seemed oddly familiar. Whoever it is, she is very mad at Gouenji. Then surprisingly he directed his phone to me. I raised an eyebrow in question but he just shrugged. I answered with a hello still confused but the voice from the other side of the phone slapped me, almost, with a very grudging hello.

"Mom."

"Glad to know my daughter still remembers me after disappearing suddenly without a word for two days only to find that she eloped with her secret boyfriend from the news and currently engaged."

"Um.. Hel..hel..hello. I can't hear you mom." I lied obviously since I can hear her furious and sarcastic voice crystal clear.

"I know very well that you can hear me young lady. Don't play wi..."

"Sorry mom. I can't hear you. I will call you back after I get signal. I am busy now." I said cutting the call immediately. I released a breathe I didn't realize I was holding. I handed him back his phone without looking at him but unfortunately G caught my eye.

"I am sorry." She said making me confused again. "None of this would have happened if only I could take care of Dannon."

"Shut up." I said immediately making her shocked. "Did you really think I will leave if you start taking care of him? Sorry to break your bubble but I am not returning you your son. He is mine, my kid for all I care. I am not returning him forever. I am not leaving him. I am staying with him forever no matter what happens." I said a little cockily.

Every laughed with my cocky reply and we walked further seemingly at peace but my brain was working up a storm inside. What am I to do now? I am staying with Dannon for sure, there's no going back on it but how? I have to convince my mom first. She is a very lovely person but can be more dangerous than a monster when she is angry. Another issue how am I supposed to stay with Kidou and G permanently. I might have taken Dannon from them but I can't him away completely because they love him very much, may be more than me because as they say none can love you more than your own parents. If not for their circumstances and Dannon's attachment with me I am afraid they would not leave Dannon for a second.

"....Fiancee......" That word pierced through my brain making me look at that voice and I found it was coming from a reporter asking his usual question I guess but now that word kept repeating in my brain and many more questions and thoughts kept rotating in my head.

"Astrea." Gouenji called drawing me out from my daze. I looked around to find myself in Dannon's room with him looking at me with his adorable innocent eyes in question. We reached home? I was so occupied with my thoughts that I never noticed.

"Is something bothering you?" Gouenji asked taking my hand and pulling me to him. His arms went around my waist and his eyes searched mine for answers. I bit my lip thinking.

"I don't know how to convince my mom." I sighed leaving the other thoughts.

"Don't worry we will figure something to cool her. After all she is angry because of me. I will convince her." 

"It's just not that. How am I supposed to stay with him forever?"

"Do you remember what happened that night when G revealed that she is Dannon mother?"

"Yes." I answered confused.

"As you said if worse come to worse you can seduce me." Though he was trying to joke his eyes looked sincere making me wonder if I was seeing things. "You can marry me and stay here with us." He said his eyes piercing through me an unknown look crossing his face.

I bit my lip contemplating whether or not to word my thoughts but this seems to be the only option.

"Marry me." I said very serious and looking into his eyes letting him know that I am very serious.

He froze in shock and his eyes widened slightly. Though it was not obvious I could notice since I was used to his poker face and the light changes in his expressions is obvious to me, even if it is for a second. I can say he never expected this. He schooled his expression immediately and I could see the gears turning in his head. He remained silent watching me with his piercing green mine. Though he remained expressionless I could see many emotions pass through his eyes faster than light making me unable to recognize what it is.

"Yes." He said in all seriousness. "When do you want to marry? I guess after graduation." He said referring back to our conversation when I asked him to marry me previously as a joke but this time I was serious. I doubted if he thought it was a joke so I narrowed my eyes and was about to open my mouth but he caught the drift and answered me without words. I understood that he is indeed serious, very much so.

"Yes, after our official graduation."

"Okay. We shall start planning it quick. Do you want a small wedding or a big one?"

I frowned. I never thought about it. "I don't mind as long as our gang is there. Depends on your convenience. I don't mind a small or a big one."

"Let's have a big one. I want everyone to know that you are mine."

Uh...? This mine again? More importantly isn't this strange, this conversation is going on as if we are talking about weather not our marriage. Who thought this would happen? Not me for sure. But the weirdest thing is that both of us are serious. We are not joking and we mean everything we say.

"Place? In door or outdoor?"

I scratched my neck awkwardly. "I never thought about it."

"Never mind." He smiled at me, a genuine smile. "We will look through the places together then we will decide on one. I guess no preference in wedding dress too? So I will take the pleasure to select one for you according to my preference."

"I have no problem since I believe your taste is great. But one thing, I am sure G would like to design the dress."

"I will let her but I will inform her about my preference and how I want it to be." He said kissing my forehead lovingly. If anyone listens to our conversation I am sure they will think we are a couple discussing of marriage.

"Okay. As you wish." I answered very much dazed and about to faint. "Good night. Sleep tight. We will talk with my parents on the phone tomorrow."

"Okay. That is the main obstacle. I don't think informing our gang would be a big deal."

Yeah, I am sure they would hold a party to celebrate the news. They are waiting very much for this news. May be not a marriage directly but nevertheless a couple, I think they will be fine. He kissed my forehead, and both cheeks dangerously close my lips making my lips widen and freeze momentarily. He left the room before turning back and giving me a final look, full of....adoration? love? care????? But one thing for sure that threw me off guard making my face explode and my legs gave but fortunately the bed was behind me to cushion my fall.

This really happened right? I mean we discussed about marriage right? I pinched myself and I am pretty sure I felt the sting. How the hell did we discuss about marriage so casually? I am engaged now with the most eligible bachelor as my fiancee which I never expected even in my dreams.

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And so things progressed. Anyone guessed this? In this book too Destiny was the one to propose and in my previous book 'My Only One' too it was Sophie who proposed. I think I am overturning the tradition that boys have to propose and making the girls do it instead. May be in the next book I will let a guy do the proposal! ;)

Now let me know your thoughts and shower me with your precious votes and comments for which I will be thankful! Till next update! Have a nice time!