Page 79 of The Billionaire's Second Chance
A Month Later!
I needed something to focus on, something that brought me peace and joy. And that was Licia.
Over the past few weeks, Joey had dropped hints—whether intentionally or not—that Licia and Avery were no longer together.
I didn't want to waste any more time. Avery was out of the picture, Chloe was long gone, and the only thing standing between me and making Licia my bride was myself. And I was determined to change that.
To plan the perfect proposal, I needed help. I called Joey and invited her over. With her and Lexie on board, I knew I had nothing to worry about.
"What time is Joey coming?" Lexie asked for the third time in the last hour.
"She’ll be here soon," I replied with a smile. "Just a few more minutes. Maybe a glass of sparkling water would help calm your nerves."
"I can't help it. You have no idea what you're doing when it comes to event planning."
"I know planning a homecoming for your school isn’t the same as planning a proposal," I teased with a grin.
She tossed the squeeze ball she was holding at me, and I caught it mid-air.
"You didn't have to show off," she said, rolling her eyes.
"I wasn’t."
"Oh, sure. You caught that without even lifting a finger. I saw it clearly."
"Well, I’m not that rusty yet."
Just then, Mascot walked in. "Sir, your guest is here."
"Finally!" Lexie exclaimed.
"Please, show her in," I said.
"Right away, sir." Mascot nodded and left.
It was finally happening. I could barely contain my excitement. In just a few days, I would be proposing to Licia. I wanted something that would sweep her off her feet, something that would show her how serious I was about us and our future together.
Lexie and Joey had debated several ideas before settling on the perfect plan. Lexie insisted that a proposal required more than just a beautiful location and a heartfelt speech. It needed a grand gesture, something unforgettable, something that spoke volumes.
The day had finally arrived. The stage was set, and I couldn’t wait to see the look on Licia’s face. I had butterflies in my stomach—a mix of nerves and excitement. I wanted everything to be perfect.
I walked into the dining room, where Lexie stood with a camera crew. She looked at me and flashed a confident smile. "Ready for the big moment?" she asked, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
"As ready as I’ll ever be," I replied, trying to steady my nerves.
"Good. Because Licia is on her way," Lexie said, glancing at her phone for the hundredth time. Licia thought she was coming over to discuss college plans with Lexie, and then join us for dinner afterward.
Lexie had been coordinating every detail down to the second. I knew I was in good hands, but that didn’t stop the adrenaline from racing through me.
We practiced the routine one last time, but I couldn't concentrate. My thoughts were racing. This was it. The moment I’d been waiting for, the moment that would change everything.
"Relax," Lexie said, sensing my anxiety. She put a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "You’ve got this, Kevin. Just remember why you’re doing this. She loves you, and you love her. That’s all that matters."
I took a deep breath and nodded. She was right. At the end of the day, it was all about love. The rest was just details.
"Thanks, Lexie. I couldn’t have done this without you."
"You better not forget that," she teased, giving me a playful wink.
