Wing Of Change
Chapter 72

“How did everyone get here in such short notice. Dad!” Her eyes darted at her father who stood by their side; grinning like a teenage boy at his family huddled together.

“Frank told us the good news and flew us right here to celebrate with you two” her mother has replied throwing an appreciative glance at Frank who only replied with a small smile and a shrug.

Aria was overwhelmed with everything that was going on. Not once did she imagined her family to be right where they were at that point. She has so many questions running through her mind all at once as she continued to throw glances at Frank’s direction as if to say ‘what’s going on?’.

Frank on the other hand was busy thanking everyone for showing up which was pretty obvious he knew about what could be going on and kept it a secret from her.

Aria made a mental note to scold him about it when they are alone of course. He sure as hell has a lot of explaining to do but for now, she just went with everything.

Aria was more confused that no one has mentioned her pregnancy so far which only made her to wonder exactly what the occasion could be about that would warrant her entire family to travel all the way there and also in such a short time too.

Her boss and some of her colleagues from the office were also in attendance as she smiled and thanked each one for being there.

Aria began to feel a little dizzy after a while but had to keep it together before she was pulled into a warm hug by Frank’s mom.

“I can’t believe you are going to give me a grandchild soon” she said in a sing song voice causing Aria shoulder to grow stiff.

Aria wasn’t sure if it’s to affirm it or not but if she was saying it then Frank must have told her which could also mean one thing as well.

But either way_she didn’t want to get her hopes up as she rather live in the moment.

“Me too mom” she replied with a grin.

She was still busy whispering little talk about her baby when she heard someone squeal behind her, followed by her shoulders getting squeezed together in a bear hug. Lizzy was all smiles as they held on tight to each other.

After a while. She pulled back a little and stared back at her best friend.

“Where did you come out from?”

“Aah you know? From the South?” She replied with the wave of her hand causing Aria to pull her back in for a hug.

“I’m so glad you are here Liz, I have missed you so much”

“I couldn’t miss your big day for anything in the world girl” Lizzy spoke through giggles.

Aria rose a brow at Lizzy’s statement and she gave a careless shrug instead but Aria was not about to let it slide as she was about to ask Lizzy what the big day comment was all about before she heard Frank cleared his throat loudly and requested for everyone’s attention.

Turning around to face him_He motion for her to come closer. She walked over to where he stood with outstretched hand and took it.

He placed a quick k**s against her cheek before turning back to the rest of the people.

“First and foremost, I’d like to thank everyone for honouring our invitation on such short notice. It’s means a lot to the both of us. I mean, this day is about to be made possible all thanks to your wonderful presence and support” he took a paused and smiled at the woman standing beside him like she is all that mattered.

Some persons nodded in acceptance while some just cheered and kept quiet so he can continue.

Frank gave her hand a little squeeze before he continued.

“This past few days, I must say has been the most soul searching days for me because it has brought me so much that I could only dream of having.” He took a quick pause before continuing.

“God has blessed me with so much without me even realizing it. Heck, I almost lost part of that blessing recently but am glad everything turned out for the best because it made me to realize how much I want to spend everyday of my life loving this woman” he turned and faced her.

Taking both her hands in his_he pulled out a shiny little circle from his breast pocket and enclosed it between his palm before dropping on one knee with a smug grin plastered on his face.

“Miss Davis, I know you are wondering what this is all about. Heck, I have a lot to say too but I can’t wait another day without asking you to please be my wife and the mother of my unborn child”

He opened his palm and revealed the little sparkling ring and held it to her.

“Will you marry me?”

Aria whose mouth was agape stood in shock as she stared back at everyone and then back at Frank.

Was she dreaming?

Is Frank really asking?

She was completely lost as she stared intently at Frank. Then it clicked and she took a step back. Saying yes is not an option if the paternity of her child is still in question.

“How about my__” she was caught short before she could complete her sentence.

“Just say yes already!” Everyone chorus. Urging her to accept Frank’s proposal

“I know the truth” Frank whispered at her before she could protest.

Cocking a brow at him, she asked “how did you replace out?”

“Just say yes and I will tell you about it later”

Aria was skeptical but it didn’t stop her from saying yes.

“Yes! I will marry you”

He slipped the ring through her finger before sealing it with a k**s.