Chapter 101 - First, Last And Only. (2/2)

”Yes, Mr. Evans?” a smile spread itself over her face.

What a gorgeous man! And he is completely hers? Hayes, you had definitely saved the nation in your previous life!

”On behalf of the Pharaoh magazine team and on behalf of me personally, thank you for your trust and support. I hope that working in your new position will bring you as much pleasure as I feel when I pass this on to you.”

”What is it?” Emily glanced at the bunch of keys Justin handed her.

”These are the keys to my office and every secret locker in it,” he winked, ”Now they are yours, boss.”

The magazine staff in the hall clapped and shouted congratulations.

”Thanks,” Emily whispered, trying not to cry. With this kind of support, no challenge is scary.

Evans looked at her with such pride that the girl felt that she was able to move not only mountains but also continents if he was near.

”But this...”

Everyone around them instantly fell silent as Justin knelt down in front of Emily.

He pulled a small velvet box out of his inner jacket pocket and opened it.

”And this is the key to my heart.” He handed her a box containing a wedding ring.

Oh God...

Emily forgot how to breathe.

”Emily,” Justin's voice had slight hoarseness, betraying the man's excitement, ”I want to wake up in the morning with your hair tickling my nose. You are the best pizza maker, even when you just reheat it in the microwave.

I'll buy all the cocoa in the city ​​so you don't have to worry about what to drink before bed for the rest of your life. I will learn the secret recipe for your favorite coffee and will treat you to it every morning.

I will do everything to make you happy. Happy next to me.”

Tears slowly ran down her cheeks, moisture froze in the man's eyes too.

”Emily Hayes, I love you. Will you marry me?” Justin asked. The fingers holding the ring box trembled slightly.

Emily bit her lips and nodded quickly. ”Yes.”

Justin brushed away a tear in the corner of his eye. ”Thank you.”

The man pulled out the ring, tenderly took the girl's hand outstretched to him, and put the ring on her finger.

He kissed her hand, got up, and in one swift movement he grabbed her in his arms.

Numerous bangs were heard throughout the hall, and a shower of golden confetti covered the couple. Cheerful music filled the room, along with laughter. People whistled, shouted, and rejoiced even more than when they found out that their project would continue its work.

”I love you, my dragon queen,” Justin whispered, kissing the girl.

”And I love you, my shameless boss,” Emily smiled back.

”Hey, sweet couple, look at the camera,” Catherine was circling around them with the camera, ”God, Evans, put her down already! She's not going anywhere!”

Justin reluctantly lowered Emily to her feet but did not let go of her.

”God, you're so possessive,” Joyce grumbled, shaking her head, ”By the way, why didn't Jacob show up for the meeting?”

”Mel started having labor, he took her to the hospital,” Justin waved off and reached for his fiancee's lips again.

”She's having labor?! Why didn't you tell me?” Emily dodged the man and his lips brushed her cheek.

Justin grunted with slight annoyance but took out his phone from his pocket. ”Oh, talk of the devil,” just at that moment a message came from his brother.

Evans' lips stretched out from ear to ear, ”Congratulate me, five minutes ago I became an uncle.”

The girls squealed happily and hung around each other's necks.

”Hey, and who will hug me?” said the former boss, pouting.

Emily turned to Justin and gave him a light kiss on the cheek. ”Congratulations!”

”My mother told me, beware of beautiful girls. I got down on one knee and gave her the ring, and she gave me a kiss on the cheek only! Do you treat your fiancé like that because he is just the first comer?”

Emily laughed, remembering their first conversation. Who would have thought then that her threat to her grandmother would come true with such precision?

”You're the best first comer I could have ever met, Justin Evans.”

The man wrapped his arms around the girl's waist and pulled her to him, ”First, last and only, Emily Hayes.” He bit her lips with a passionate kiss, ignoring the crowd of people that surrounded them.

Shameless first comer.

First, last and only.