HELENA'S POV:

I was not in my senses and everything that happened a while ago was roaming on my mind. Andrew's words and most importantly, Mr. Rudolf's words and action. How strange right, the man I loved and treasured all these years didn't even think before raising finger over my character but the man I never had a proper interaction without taunting and irritating stood up and even fought to protect my dignity. All this time I saw different shade of him but what he did today, he proved himself as a gentleman.

I am amazed with myself that I showed my vulnerability in front of him when I never do that in front of anyone. Maybe the comfort I felt around him was the reason I cried my heart out leaning on his shoulder. "Let's go." I didn't even realize that the car had stopped moving until he spoke out and when I saw around, we were in a place which looked like some woods. I came out of the car and looked around when I saw the backyard of Rudolf villa in a distance. I was confused, what are we doing in the woods behind Rudolf villa? "This place has important role in my life. Come, let me show you." Before I could ask anything, he said it smiling at me and started walking ahead and I followed him back.

After about three minutes of walk, we were in front of a tree house which was beautifully decorated with lights. It was cute little tree house and it lighted my mood a bit. "Let's go inside." I nodded at him and and started following him. As soon as we reached to the door, he turned towards me, "This place is an important part of my life and holds lots of memories but mostly they are the memories I want to erase from my life." I don't know why but I saw pain in his eyes. "That is why I brought you here today. I want to make beautiful memories with you here. I want to smile freely whenever I think about this place." I don't know what he meant but my heart was racing because of his words. Why did he wanted me to be it's part? "Let's go." He opened the door and took a step inside and the first thing that I saw when I entered inside was... rose petals in front of me. A path was made up of rose petals and lights on each side... What does it mean? Why am I... Why am I feeling something is going to happen here today?

AIDEN'S POV:

I know she's confused and I can see she's feeling strange but I am doing it today. I am telling everything to her today. It may not be the right time, it may not be easy for her. But I want to tell her everything right away. I thought of dropping my plan of proposing her today after what ever happened and that is why I took her to park. But when she cried on my arms, I saw her doubting upon her own self esteem. I realized how broken she was, how sensitive she is behind the strong lady she pretends to be. I want her to know she's the best and she deserves every happiness.

I held her hand with mine and started walking her, side by side through the path decorated with lights and rose petals. "I want you to know you're the best, you're beautiful and perfect. Remember our first meeting? You I became Ms. thief for me and I became your Mr. Calvin Klein." Her eyes popped out when I mentioned the name given by her which made me chuckle. I had heard it clearly the first time she reacted after knowing that it was me with whom her bag was exchanged. "But I never knew we'll meet again and I'll get go know you even more. I'll get to know a beautiful, strong and bubbly side of my Ms. thief as well." As I said that, her grip on my hand tightened and I could feel she was sweating. "I never thought of telling these things to you. But honestly, I feel I need to tell it to you." We both reached in front of a place where a heart made up of rose and candles.

"Mr. Aiden... What.."

"Ssshss.." Before she could speak anything, I placed my finger on her lips. "Please let me speak. I want to say everything I have in my heart to you. Ms. thief, you are the first woman who makes me smile for no reason, who gives me immense happiness just by looking at smiling face of yours, who makes me do craziest things that I can't even imagine if doing. You came out of nowhere in my life and now, I can't see my life without you. I used to call you Ms. thief cause you had stolen my cookies and pies but now, you've even stolen my heart Ms. thief. I want to cage you in my heart forever in my heart as for it's punishment." I went down on my knees and held her hand and looked into her eyes which had complicated emotions and tears forming in them.

"I Love you, I love you Ms. thief. I don't know why, when and how, but I have fallen in love with you. Ms. Helena Parker, I want to grow old with you. I want to live my life with you and make memories with you. Will you marry me? Will you be Mrs. Rudolf?"

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