Chapter Twenty Six

"Connor's mother would like him to marry the daughter of the Jones family, they run a major business in Canada, and they are starting to expand here," he explained, since I had him on speaker Ellie heard everything. David sent me a picture of their daughter and she was definitely the girl who was at the front door.

"Turns out that the Lakes actually wanted you to marry their son first but Nathan rejected." He continued.

"Anything else?" I asked

"No" he quickly responded

"Good, I would like you to contact them and see if they are interested in the arrangement of combining the Silver Tear and Lake companies," I said and ended the call. Connor tried calling once again but like the other hundred times I declined. I don't know how many messages he sent me because after thirty I turned off notifications. I called Nathan and told him I would like to inherit Silver Tear in a month or so. He said yes and sounded relieved. Running a business is hard I guess. Connor called about a hundred times again and none of them I answered before we arrived at Ellie's place. I made myself at home with the few items I bought. I opened my bag and Pixie popped out.

"Pixie, you silly goose why are you here." I giggled as she climbed my arms and settled on my head.

After about an hour of unpacking and settling into my room. I jumped on my bed and got on my phone. About a million calls from Connor popped up. An unknown number came through and I accepted seeing how all fake calls or scams are canceled automatically.

"Hello Alice, I heard you were interested in marrying my son" a female voice said, just as soon as I answered the call I received a text from David saying that this is Connor's mom Chloe.

"Yes Mrs. Chloe, I would like to form a marriage contract between me and your son. Binding our companies together, I find that it would be beneficial for both of our companies." I said in my sweetest voice.

"Of course I would be happy to form a marriage with my oldest son Samuel." She said happily

"Mrs. Chloe unfortunately I am not interested in marrying your oldest, I have heard that your middle child is more my age and I would like to marry him, if that is alright with you, of course" I said trying my best to hide my frustration I hate her oldest he is a spoiled brat who can't handle being told no. I met them at a partnership meeting.

"Ahh I am afraid that Connor is already engaged to Sofia of the Jones family." She said I could hear the anger in her voice, I guess no one wants a spoiled brat that doesn't care about anyone but himself, who knew.

"Mrs. Chloe, I think it would be in your best opinion to not lie to me, your middle child Connor is not currently engaged to anyone. And Silver Tear is a much larger and stronger company that could increase your business and social status greatly. Seeing how no one has ever been able to marry into the Silver Tear blood inheritance line." I said barely able to hide my anger. I could pretty much hear her silently deciding. Finally she responded and said:

"Ms. Alice, or should I say future daughter-in-law, I happily agree to your request. I will have the engagement between Connor and Sofia canceled."

"Thank you very much, I promise you made the right decision, and if you don't mind when we combine companies I would like to keep Silver Tears name, it means a lot to me and my cousin Nathan, who I heard you talked to earlier." I quickly said crossing my fingers that she will agree

"Ahhh yes of course, we needed a better name anyway." She replied with glee and ended the call. I quickly called Connor and he answer immediately

"Princess, where are you, are you ok, do you need me, tell me your location, I will find you, don't worry ok." He bombarded me with questions.

"I am fine, I am at Ellie's, you don't have to worry so much, I can take care of myself, future fiancé" I said and he got quiet, until

"PRINCESS WHAT DID YOU SAY?" He shouted as I could him punching the wall

"Connor" I whispered scared to say anything

"Princess, I'm sorry it just hit me like a ton of bricks. Princess there is something I need to tell you, you see my mother would like me to, ahh, wait, speak of the devil, my mom is calling, I need to answer this it would only be a minute, ok, stay on the line, Princess." He said as he paused the call. Thanks to this new phone update his ringtone that he set for me on his phone played and it was this cheesy romance song that says

"she will always be my princess, that I love and adore" it might be a little cheesy but I kinda fell a little for it. After about three minutes he resumed the call.

"Princess, how did you do it?" He asked his voice changing from earlier

"How did I do what, ohh, here's my ride, see you at the house." I quickly replied and ended the call. What am I supposed to say, I was a jealous little girl, he might not like me anymore and I don't want to lose him. I told Ellie to take me home so we hopped in the car and I told Ellie everything. And she just told me to tell him the truth. I trust Ellie so I guess I will give it a try. As soon as we pulled up the driveway Connor came running. He almost broke the car door when he yanked it open so hard and pulled me into a kiss. I didn't even realize that Ellie was driving home already. Connor is a senior and I still have one more year of high school but yet here we are already getting engaged. Nathan would hate this, but I don't care. I deepened the kiss and we refused to stop our tongues from dancing with each other until we were completely out of breath.

"Princess, or should I say Fiancé, I love you and want you to always know that." Connor said as he got down on one knee and pulled out a small black box from his back pocket.

"Alice, would you do me the greatest favor of all and become my beautiful wife, and join me in the rest of our lives?" He asked opening the box revealing a beautiful silver ring with a pink diamond shaped like a heart surrounded by little clear crystals.

"Of course I would love too." I said happily and Connor placed the ring on my ring finger and pulled me into a hug and twirled me around. We were soon interrupted by a car screeching in front of us and Sofia slamming the car door after she stepped out with her, umm, I still don't think what she is wearing can be considered clothing.

"Connor baby, why did your mom cancel the engagement? I thought I was the best choice, so please marry me, for your mom." She said as she crept closer.

"In your dreams you see this lovely girl right here is my fiancé, and she is the woman that I am going to spend the rest of my life with." He said as he wrapped his arms around my waist as his other hand pulled my left hand up to show the engagement ring.

"Why would you marry a hoe like her, I bet she wasn't even a virgin when you had sex with her. She is just a poor girl with no money. Marry me if you want to make your mother proud." She quickly responded as she started to kiss Connor. After 1.74 seconds Connor managed to pull away, sending her tripping backwards, that's what you get when you wear 9 inch heels. "You are the hoe here I bet that you have slept with more men than I have in my past, future and current life, and for your information you most likely weren't a virgin the first time Connor had sex with you, unlike me who was actually a virgin when I had the best time in bed with my fiancé, Connor." I shouted and gave her a good hard punch, that sent her running back to her car crying.

"Jealous much." Connor said and he pulled me closer.

"Noo, ok maybe a little, anyway your mine and I don't like other people stealing what's mine." I replied kissing him again. I swear the taste of his lips is addicting. He broke from the kiss and leaned in close to my ear and I could hear the little puffs of his breaths against my ear.

"You know what I have been craving lately." He whispered

"Not really, maybe cookies, because that is what I am craving" I said and he giggled a little, before getting serious again

"No, I have been craving you, I need you, I need to fill you, and drink that addictive juice you are hiding from me... fiancé." He whispered as he picked me up and started kissing me. I will always love this, love him.