Chapter 66 His confession (2/2)

”It is not important who you are. What is important is if your heart is true these past two years.” I said. ”Tell me, the things you have shown to me, your kindness and care for me, is it all true?” I looked at him, hopeful of what his answer was. Inside my heart I really hoped that what he has shown me until now was true and genuine from his heart.

Leon took my hands and held it close to his heart. This action made me a little embarrassed. I feel a blush creep on my cheeks.

Leon looked into my eyes. His eyes were clear and doesn't contain any form of cloudiness.

”Everything that I have showed you, everything that I have said to you, are sincere and true.” Leon said. ”From the bottom of my heart, I swear to you, that I will forever cherish you.”

My heart was racing inside my chest. This moment feels like a little more intimate than I have imagine. I looked down getting shy of Leon's gaze to me.

I heard him chuckle lightly. His hand cupped my chin and gently lifted it up. His eyes were looking into mine and locked my gaze to him.

”Alicia.” Leon said my name sweetly. My heart was thumping rapidly in my chest that I was afraid he can hear it.

”I want to tell you something.” Leon said. ”What I am about to tell you is true and comes from the bottom of my heart.”

I looked at him with the anticipation. I was so close to him that I can feel his heart beat thumping.

'So I am not the only one with my heart thumping fast.' I thought.

”Alicia, these past two years, everything I have shown you is my true heart.” Leon said. He cupped my cheek with his hand. ”My heart has always been yours, Alicia.”

”W-What do you mean?” I asked knowing full well where this discussion is going. But still I want to hear from his lips if what I thought is true.

Leon made a teasing smile. ”I think you know what I mean.” He caressed my cheek with his thumb gently. ”But I will tell it to you nonetheless.”

I was drawn into Leon's eyes. His sincerity os reflected in them.

”Alicia, I have fallen in love with you.” Leon said. ”And I have been falling even more everyday that I spend with you.”

Hearing his words gave my heart a gentle squeeze. Feelings are overflowing inside of me. And not long I can feel tears trickle my cheeks.

”Why are you crying?” Leon was smiling.

”I-I never thought that you would feel the same way.” I said with gentle sobs.

”Same way?” Leon teased. ”Hmm I also know how you feel about me but I would also like to hear it from you. Would you give me the honor to hear it?” He smiled.

”You are teasing me.” I was giggling between my sobs.

”I also want to hear it.” Leon sounded sincere now. ”Won't you let me hear it?”

I looked at his face. His beautiful eyes were twinkling under the night sky.

”I-I love you too.” I said shyly.

”Hmm?” Leon teased. ”I didn't quite hear that. Can you repeat?” He teased.

”I said I love you too.” I said the words a little forcefully this time.

But then I can feel arms embrace me. My whole body was now engulfed in Leon's embrace. He cupped my chin and gently angled it above his, his face inching closely to mine.

My heart was thumping rapidly, faster than before. Then his lips found mine. I can feel his soft wet lips embrace my thin ones. I close my eyes and feel the sensation of this moment.