FROM BANKRUPT TO BOSS

The sweet proposal i

Isadora stirred awake gently on the bed. Her heavy eyes opened gradually to take in the white roofing.

A light groan escaped her lips as she pushed her body up on the bed, looking around.

"Ahhh.." She groaned, pressing fingers against her temple as ache shot through her head.

She looked around. There was no loud music like the previous night in the underground pub where Mei tied her down to use toys on her.

The smell in the air was sterile. Not the choking smell of champagne and tequila and the harsh colourful light.

Her fingers dropped from her head gently as she exhaled in relief.

She looked at the bed side to see a chair where kane watched her sleep the previous night.

She stepped down from the bed and walked out of the room. The first sight that caught her eyes on the floor made her pause.

Rose petals lined the hallway, disappearing into another door.

Her eyes narrowed. "What's going on?" Without processing much thought about it, she moved, trailing the petals with gentle strides.

Stepping into the living room where the petals cornered, the room wasn't only empty. It was dark. She froze, looking behind to see the lit hallway.

"What's..."

She startled in shock as the light suddenly came on. Soft yellow lightning spilled over the room, making everything look surreal and breathtaking.

Time seemed to pause.

The room was meticulously decorated and finished; Ceiling drapes hung loosely from the roof. At a side, a birthday cake seated gracefully on a table with ; 'Dora @ 23' was frosted on it.

Confetti balloons danced gently at the top, while colorful steamers flopped down, wavering lightly on the wall. A red banner was raised slightly high with gold lettering; 'Happy Birthday Isadora.'

Before Isadora could process the whole thing, footsteps interrupted her. She turned.

Behind the curtain of the dining room, Kane stepped out with a wide smile on his face. His hand crossed behind as he walked to her.

"Kane..." She called, eyes narrowing in surprise. Her voice trailed as she took in his charming appearance; Black suit that poured over him, tiny diamonds glittering on the lapel, adding an unmistakable touch of elegance to the piece. Shining black loafers gleamed on his feet, so as a diamond time piece scattered light on his wrist.

Kane walked to her gently, his loafers clicking softly on the marble. The atmosphere was cozy and warm, filled with suspense.

For some moments, Isadora was lost for words. The decor of the ambiance, the lavish cake, and Kane walking to her with a sweet smile.... Really, what was happening?

"How did you..." Her voice trailed off in disbelief. She gestured at the apartment. "How did you come about all of this?" Her voice was utterly laced with disbelief and surprise.

Kane stepped forward gently, his hands still crossed behind like he was hiding something valuable than everything around. His smile was light, sweet and cheerful.

He stopped in front of her. "Are you asking about how I came about your birthday? or you're asking how....." He gently dropped to his knee. His smile got wider as he pulled out a bouquet of rose flower behind.

Isadora gasped in shock, her hands clapping over her mouth.

Before she could recover from the first surprise, Kane pulled out a box— Black— glimmering with a gentle sheen. He pulled the lid open, revealing a masterpiece of both art and elegance inside. Silver ring. Pure diamond glistening at the centre, scattering light in tiny pieces.

"...or you're asking about how I fell so deep in love with you?"