Maya's POV

After Knowing few things about each other, the boys and me decided to go down to have breakfast. Currently, I'm sitting on the dining table near Katherine. You want to ask why? Because, when we came down, all three of them started arguing over, who's lap I was going to sit? Childish I know, so I decided to sit near Katherine, instead of making anyone of them jealous. Katherine wanted to tell me something yesterday, which I didn't forget. So, decided to asked her.

"Katherine, you wanted to talk yesterday. What was it about? She suddenly recalled and asked me to wait,while she got up and went inside saying, she would be back. "Maya, you didn't say anything about, who you want to go on a date with, first." said Greyson, coming and sitting closer to me. Not again. Why do they want me to choose everytime between them?

So I told them. "Guys? I really hate when you make me choose. Why do I have to anyways? You can decide among yourselves. Keep me out of this." They look at each other back and forth. "Alright then, we will decide and tell you...Umn Maya, there is another thing, we need to ask." Said Roman. I nodded my head for him to continue, but before he could ask, Katherine came back with a small velvet red box in her hand.

"Open it, and tell me how do you feel about it." she said, handling me the box. I looked at the boys confused. They too look clueless. Then Xander asked curious. "What is it Nini?" she just raised her hand at him, gesturing him to wait. His eyebrows furrowed, but nevertheless, waited for me apparently, to open the box. When I opened it, there was a ring inside the box. Actually not just any, it's was an antique 3 in 1 ring.

"Wow" is the only word I could mutter. Xander took the box from me and his eyes widened. "Nini, isn't this the ring,
mom said was missing?"Asked Roman, taking a close look at it. "Yes, your granddad gave it to me before he...." she paused. "Before he passed away. He said only few people are capable to handle this ring, or in other words, the ring chooses the owner of its own." We all looked at her, like she has grown two horns. Come on, that shit can't be true right?

"I know, you live in a modern world, but your granddad used to believe that, this ring has some kind of spirit magic that brings your solemate or other half together. It was given to his grandfather by a chief of very ancient tribe, who had 4 wives. It is said that, their bond was so strong, that when the chief died, their 4 wives died too, followed by him, the same day or within a week. All of them."

She continued. "The reason I'm telling you all this is, because the history is repeating itself and I don't want you to lose Maya, like your great grandfathers had." she said, placing the ring in my hand. "What do you mean 'Grandfathers?" asked Greyson curious. A small smile spread on her lips. Then she said. "There are a lot of secrets, you kids don't know about our family."

She sighed. "It's a long story. Your great grandfathers dad, had 3 wives. One legal and two illegal. He had three male child from all three women. Long story short, even if they were mistress's children, your great grand father, considered them as his own brothers and they grew up together, sharing everything in their life, including wealth and property. When they were off age, unfortunately, they fell in love with the same girl, who I heard was extremely beautiful.

The brothers were very much in love with her and nobody wanted to share her with the other two, even though
they knew, she loved all of them equally. We don't know the actual reason but, after sometimes, the brothers had some kind of conflict, a very big fight, which resulted in separation and property distribution.

Your great grandfather was very much depressed and he decided to break up with the woman, who was somehow the reason for the brothers separation. Not able to take the harsh words from your great granddad and losing all of her lovers at once, that poor lady hanged herself to death." there was a complete silence for few seconds, everybody stunned by the tragedy. Not able to stop my curiousity, I asked away.

"What happened after that?" she sighed and continued. "Her death was devastating for all of your great granddads. She wrote a letter addressing her lovers, before she died and her last wish was, to be buried in a place, where she can see all of her lovers together. Within 3 days from her funeral, your other two granddads also died mysteriously, reason unknown.
Their graves were also build beside her, as she requested.

Afraid that your last great grandfather would do something stupid like his lover, his mother, kept a close watch on him untill, he was married to your great grandmother. He never loved her, but he was emotionally stronger than his two dead brothers, so he survived, but when your Grandfather was 17, he died. When on death bed, he gave this ring to your granddad, asking him to keep his life a secret and also pass this ring in the family to the suitable brides, as a promise or a commitment ring."

I don't know, how to react to that. Overwhelmed was the right word, but I was nervous too, because I don't know if the boys wants to commit to me in that way..yet. So I pushed the box back towards her, avoiding everyone's gaze. "Kathrine, it's really an honour to know that, you see me that way, but don't you think, it's too soon for us? I mean, we don't even know, if...?"

Before I could spell the words, Xander interrupted me. "If we want to commit to you?" Xander asked, looking at me hurt. "No...I didn't mean it like that?" Its better to lie for now, to avoid the acward question. "Yes you mean it that way, Maya. You still doubt us after so much of explanation?" Asked Roman. "Maya? They are right. I see it in their eyes. Trust me I know that look. They simply adore you. They look at you like you are their only reason to breath. Think with your heart and not your brain, child." she said, taking my hand and putting it over my heart.

"I'll leave you young loves alone to talk it out." she said, getting up and walking out of the room. I kept looking at her retreating back, untill she was out of the sight. When I turned back, suddenly my eyes were the size of a saucer. They were trying to break the ring?? "What are you guys doing?!" I asked panicked. If Katherine finds out it's broken, she would be furious, but to my shock, it's was not broken.

Greyson laughed at my ashen face.
"Don't worry babe, it's detachable." he said. Now that I looked carefully, I noticed it's three different rings put in together to make one. "Wow it's beautifully designed. Wonderful, isn't....What are you guys doing!?" I stood up from the chair, Alarmed. They were all holding one ring each, and bending on their knees, looking at me with an expression foreign to me. I was so shocked, that instead of blabbering something out, I opened and closed my mouth dumbfolded.

"Just listen and don't interrupt Maya.
We actually practiced it, but if you say something in between, I might forget the speech." said Roman. I chuckled, but didn't say anything. He looked deep into my eyes and said. "Maya, the moment
you step into my life, you changed it. I don't know what my life was before you. I had everything we need in this god damn world, but I was never happy. There are many ways to be happy in this life, but all I really need is you, to smile." My heart is already melting.

"Look, I guarantee there will be tough times. I guarantee that at some point, you would find me intolerable, but I also promise, I'll always give you a reason to love me back all the time. I know you love thrill, So Maya, if you are ready to take a risk with me, I promise to love you and only you till my last breath and we can spend this thrilling life together, forever, by each other's side." he said, waiting for me to take the ring.

"How could I say no...when every cell of my body is saying Yes." I said, smiling down at him. He got up from his kneeling position and placed the ring on my finger kissing it. Then he held my face in his hands and leaned down to kiss me. This kiss was saying a lot of things, but most importantly, a thank you and a promise. A promise to fullfill everything he just said. Our lips parted, when we heard Xander's voice and Greyson chuckling.

"My turn." he said. Roman came behind me, helding me to him from back, while Xander started speaking. "Maya, I'm straight forward. People call me cold, because they think, I don't like to show my feelings. But the truth is, I wasn't capable of any feelings other than Rage. I was angry at myself because, the man who could read people like a open book, couldn't figure his own mind. I was like a machine, who just knew, how to work.

I had a void space in my life, which no one could fill. But than you came along and everything around me started making sense. I started feeling things. The empty space in my heart was occupied by you Maya. Call me selfish, but I want you in my life Maya. Every minute, every second. I want to marry you and make you mine. I want to go to bed and get up every morning with you, in my arms.

So, I don't care if it's too early for anyone, but you are the only woman I want in my life and by my side. So, tell me now Maya, will you be mine forever, by trusting your heart to me?" He said standing up, holding the ring in his hand. I smiled at him. "You have already claimed my mind, body and soul Xander. With ring or without ring, I'm all yours." hearing my confession, he didn't waste a single second putting the ring in my finger, infront of Roman's, adjusting it.

Then he pulled me from Roman's embrace and hugged me to his chest. After that he smiled down, kissing me, sealing the deal. And this kiss shows his emotions clear as day, like I have just given him his entire world. I moved my attention to a throat cleaning. Greyson was shifting from foot to foot. Xander sat down on the chair, pulling me down with him. Then put his hand around me, resting his chin on my shoulder.

"Territorial much" said Roman, smirking and took a chair, straddling it. "Come on Grey, we are waiting." teased Xander. Greyson came and bend down closer to me and took my right hand in his left. "Maya I actually forgot, what I had prepared." he said, scratching his forehead. I smiled, but Xander and Roman started laughing like maniac.
"But you know what?" he continued with a serious voice and a smile.

"Before I met you, I never knew, what love was. I was like a wind, that never stayed at a place. But in you, I see a place, that I want to call home. You are my Home Maya. I met different women in my life. I had my fare share of them, but I never had that urge of pursuing or cherishing any one of them. They came, they go, they came again, they move on. But the only thing unmoving was me. No one had the power to move my heart untill you, my love.

I have fallen head over heels for you and you have ruined me for any one else woman, hope you know that? You may take you time to love me back and think of different ways to figure me out, but for now, If you just except this ring, I promise you, no one will work harder to make you happy or cheish you, more than me. I can bet on that." he said, with his panty dropping smile. Not just him, I'm hopelessly in love with him and his honesty too.

So, without getting up from Xander's lap, I did the only thing that came into my mind. I pulled him closer and initiated a passionate kiss with him. He was taken aback for a sec, but then returned it back full force. After pulling out of the kiss, I offered my hand to him. "This ring looks incomplete without yours, like I'm without you." he just look like, he was about to cry. He put the final ring into my finger and kissed the back of my hand, smiling. I hugged him tight and kissed his chest.

"I love you Grey" I said and meant it. He went stiff, hearing me calling his pet name and confession at the same time. "I love you too princess." he said, returning the hug. "I love you more." I said giggling. "But I love you the most." He said, pulling back and pecking my lips. "Shit I'm getting cavities here. It's too sweet." said Roman, chuckling. "Yes, diabetics too." said Xander, getting up and ruffling Greyson's hair.

"Hey not my hair." he said, pushing his hand away playfully. He walked away laughing towards the kitchen, to get some water. Roman was talking something with him about his sister.
An idea popped up in my mind. "You know what?" I said getting everyone's
attention. "Let's go on a date together."
Their face lit up like Christmas tree.
"Great then. Any place in your mind, where you wanna go?" asked Xander.

"Surprise me!!" I said, smirking.

See you later. Adious 💕