Location :- Ace Vincent's Office Conference Room

Aphrodite's POV

"There he is." Hera points at a mortal who was talking to some people in his office conference room.

"Ace Vincent. Addilyn's supposed spouse. We have to make sure that he meets her soon."

Hera nods at that and we start to move forward in his office. The mortals can not see us in this world. Now a days many mortals are wondering whether God exists or not. What is the reason of so? Why do they not think whether the sun exists or not? Do they ever think "Is there anything called moon" and some such? The reason is simple. They are not seeing God like the way they do for the sun or moon. Neither they hear God the way they do for sound.

It was not always like this. There was a time when many could interact with God just like mortals see and talk with each other. When they could do it earlier then why can't they do it now?

The reason is simple. In their day to day life, mortals always rejoice after any success and break down after any failure. Why so? It is because of attachment to the sense enjoyments.

In the minds of those who are too attached to sense enjoyment and material opulence, and who are bewildered by such things, the resolute determination for devotional service to the Supreme Lord does not take place. So when they are not able to do any devotional service to God, then how can they expect to see Us?

"Why don't we try to use Eros's arrow to make her fall in love with this mortal ?"

"I tried but Eros said that the arrow just vanished before touching Addilyn Fleur."

"Have you wondered how this incident happened ?"

"I did. But I'm unable to find the reason."

"I think I know what we ought to do."

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Location :- Zion's Car

Ace Vincent's POV :-

"Where are you taking me Zion." I ask as Zion drives further in the city.

I was in a meeting when suddenly Zion came and made me leave the meeting for another meeting. He said that the clients have called us in a restaurant in the city but, I don't see the point in leaving one meeting to go to another one.

"I will tell you where we are going but, promise that you won't fuss about it when I tell you." Zion extends his pinky finger for a pinky promise.

"You know I won't Zion. Stop being so dramatic." I simply ignore his finger.

"We are not going to any client meeting. We are heading to my friend's friend's friend's restaurant where I am going to propose to Rowena."

"What? Now who's Rowena?"

To say that I am shocked will be an understatement. When the hell did he move on from Julie?

"I think I forgot to tell you. I met her three months ago and I immediately fell in love with her. And after stalking her for sometime..."

"When did you start doing that?"

"Don't shout Ace. Let me concentrate on driving. You don't want me to die before proposing Rowena."

"Well, stop talking nonsense then."

"Dare not say anything about Rowena or my love for her. For a long time I believed that love was pain because my experiences of love have been catastrophic, crazy and only occasionally cathartic! But true love is truly magical, a blessing and I am..."

"See I didn't ask your hypothesis on love and tragic. Tell me about this Row girl."

"It's Rowena. I don't know about her family status or background or her college or anything for that matter. But I truly love her."

"You know what? I thought that you are disturbed about Julie that's why you are talking nonsense. But, now, I know that you have completely lost it."

Zion's talk about this Rowena girl has started to form a headache now.

"Just you wait till you see her. You will definitely approve her."

"I can definitely imagine that."

Zion ignores my sarcastic reply and continues to drive until we reach the restaurant.

I am kinda awestruck by the looks of it. It is having brick like structure from the exterior and one corner of the restaurant is made of glass. A floor of grass was surrounding the whole area and in the amidst of it was the restaurant. The sign board was of magenta and in a font of green was written- Duivel.

"I will have to say that you chose a good restaurant, at least."

"Well, my friend's friend chose this location because it is her friend's new restaurant."

"Will you please stop this friend's friend's thing. It has started to get on my nerves."

"I am going to ignore all your snide remarks for today but, not a word about Rowena. Come-on let's go inside."

If I thought that the exterior of the restaurant is amazing then I will have to say that the inside is just breathtaking. The walls had a complete wooden finish. Small bulbs were hanging upside down to illuminate the restaurant interior. Inside was quite crowded but still it didn't appear frantic. There was a distinct calmness everywhere. I wonder why I haven't visited here.

A waitress came and told Zion something. Zion turned to me and before he could say anything, a girl came from his behind and hugged him. I guess she is Rowena. But isn't the proposing party supposed to come before the proposed one? I mean shouldn't we be here before Rowena.

"Ace meet Reese. She is the friend's friend I was talking about. She is Ryan's friend. And this is Reese's friend's restaurant, my friend's friend's friend's restaurant. Reese, this is Ace."

Both Reese and I looked confused at his introduction. I think Zion has officially lost his mind today.

"Forget what he said. I am Reese."

"Ace Vincent." I take her extended hand for a small handshake.

"Your private room is ready. I asked Lynn to personally decorate it as per the likes of your family and friends. Whereas I personally decorated the love corner for you and Rowena to spend some quality time after this proposal."

Reese leads us to Zion's so called private room and the more I explore this restaurant, the more I fall in love with it.

"It's beautiful, isn't it?" Reese whispers as Zion continues his way.

"It is breathtaking."

"I know right. Lynn personally selected the building location and design. She handpicked every single thing here, from bulbs to chairs, everything. She wanted it to be a surprise gift for him."

"Huh?"

'Him' was having quite some hatred and sorrow in it. I wanted to know more about the story.

"I am sorry. I didn't realize that I was talking so much about her. She is the one who is the owner of the restaurant and my best friend."

"What are you guys talking about?" Zion stops to ask.

We just shake our heads and continue. Reese didn't say anything after that as Zion was busy talking to her. But, her words made me curious to know about the restaurant and it's owner's history.

We reached the stairs. The walls here, were illuminated with blue neon lights and a wall had some butterfly design on it. It was beautiful.

I wonder what the owner of the restaurant would look like.

Finally, we reached a secluded place (which, a according to me was not secluded at all as all our friends and family were there) where I think Zion is going to propose. There were two sections there. One where I and other guests were going to sit and one where Zion could get some alone time with Rowena after the proposal.

The place were I and the friends were going to sit had a complete wooden finish. It gave a beautiful and cozy atmosphere. Whereas the place for our family members was more illuminated and comfortable. White curtains gave a home like feeling there. I think the owner is of good taste about furniture and psychology.

Now, I personally think Reese has done an excellent job in decorating the couple's corner. Everything had red colour of love in it. The table was full of rose petals and a heart shape was made of rose petals in between.

Zion took a box out of his pocket and showed me the ring. It was a rose gold ring with some small diamonds shaped like leaves. It was simple yet beautiful, just like Zion. Now, the only person needed here is Rowena herself. I hope this Rowena girl is good for him.

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