"Please say something, anything." He said, his voice coming out a little bit shaky.

"Ria?"

I stood still in total shock. I couldn't believe this was actually happening and right before my eyes.

We heard footsteps, the both us turning at the same time. Our eyes landed on my friends, some familiar faces, and a whole lot of people from the party.

Their screams and cheers was all over the place. I looked at Dante and he smiled. I couldn't help but notice the uneasiness that settled in his beautiful grey eyes.

"I love you, Dante." I uttered.

"And?" He said, his grey eyes almost looked like it was pleading.

"Yes, I'll marry you." I said between my tears.

The crowd whistled and screamed. Their voices filled with joy and excitement.

He lifted me off the ground, planting a long kiss on my lips.

"You just made me the happiest man on earth." He said loudly.

"Oh, you just broke my heart man." Shawn had said and we all laughed.

"Screw you man." Dante rolled his eyes.

The whole scene felt like one from a fairytale. Proposal, happy faces, friends and acquaintances, I was really happy.

We all went back to the hall and joined the rest of the crowd. Kay was crying the whole time, poor Shawn was lost and didn't know how to make it stop.

"I swear if he hurts you, I'm going to kill him myself." She said between her sobs.

"I know, I know." I smiled, hugging her tightly.

"I'm just really happy for you girl." She said, sniffling before starting to cry again.

Oh no!

Dante took me to the dancefloor and it reminded of the time we had danced together on the very same dancefloor. This time however, we were both deeply in love with each other- and engaged.

This time, we are far from being strangers.

"I love you, future Mrs. Moretti." He smiled, his forehead touching mine.

"I love you, my sexy Mr. Stranger." I chuckled.

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Days flew by so fast and it felt like a dream.

I feel like I'm living the dream.

New year came and Dante helped me move back into his place. Actually, most of my stuffs were already at his place and surprisingly, he didn't throw them out even when he was mad at me.

Everyday, we woke up together in the same bed and each night, we go to sleep under the same roof.

What more could I ask for?

Not a day passed, without me feeling how much he cared for me or how much he loved me. He made me feel whole and made me beyond happy.

Shawn and Kay got married first. I cried, watching her walk down the aisle. Their wedding was straight out of a fairytale.

Dante and I couldn't remove our eyes away from each other as both our friends exchanged their vows.

"I love you." He mouthed.

"I love you." I replied.

The two were going to Cuba on their honeymoon after their party and I couldn't be more excited for my best friend. She had always wanted to visit Cuba. He made her dream come true.

"Thank you." I told Shawn, giving him a hug.

"And thank you." He told me, patting my back.

"For what?" I raised an eyebrow, pulling away to look at him.

I followed the movement of his eyes and there, I saw a cheerful Dante having a conversation with a group of people.

A smile formed on my lips automatically.

"You make him a happy man." Shawn smiled, giving me a wink.

I chuckled, shaking my head at how playful he was.

"You make my best friend one extremely happy princess."

"Because she is my princess."

What a fool in love.

The greatest surprise of the night was Ashton and Jamie. After few months of being together, Ashton popped the question right on the dancefloor, at Kay and Shawn's after party.

"Oh God, yes I'll marry you." Jamie had said excitedly.

The two were kissing passionately on the dancefloor, zooming out the rest of the world.

"Ashton, you motherfucker. Stealing spotlight on my wedding day aren't ya?" Shawn laughed, punching his chest playing.

"I'm not sorry man." Ash said, dodging Shawn's playful punches.

"I'm really happy for you man." They hugged each other.

Dante joined the two, congratulating Ash. It warmed my heart to see them both get along just fine.

"Look at you, someone is getting married soon." Kay teased Jamie.

"I'm so happy for you, Jamie." I said, giving her a hug.

"This feels like a dream." She said through her tears.

"Darling, it is real and God, I can't wait to see you as a bride. I mean girl, you will make one hell of a gorgeous bride." Kay whistled and we all laughed.

Shawn and Kay went on their honeymoon. I was still crying even while seated in the car on my way home with Dante. He comforted me, kissing the back of my hand while he drove the car with his other free hand.

He didn't let go till we got home and when we did, he opened the car for me and scooped me up in his arms.

I felt like a baby.

"You are blushing." He teased, letting me down in our room.

"No." I lied, getting rid of my shoes.

"Oh yeah?" He smirked, helping me with my dress.

"There is so much joy in watching you dress up but there is even much greater joy in helping you undress." His voice came out low, deep, laced with desire.

He bit down on my neck and a moan passed through my lips.

"I can never get enough of you, future Mrs. Moretti."

"Nor can I, Mr. Moretti."

And we made love all night.

At dawn, I watched him sleep. He looked tired and Oh, so innocent as he slept. I played with his hair, my fingers caressing his sculpture-like face. He looked like a baby.

"Hey." His voice came out deep, eyes still shut.

"Hey." I smiled, biting my lower lip.

He opened his eyes, beautiful pair of grey eyes that made me get lost in no time. Falling in love with Dante was no longer something I could explain.

I fall in love with him everyday.

"Did you sleep well?" He asked, but I sensed the sarcasm in his tone and the look in his eyes proved I was right.

"Did you let me sleep all night?" I rolled my eyes, a smile tugging at my lips.

"Hmm let's see how we can change that." He smirked.

Suddenly, he pulled me to him and before I could blink, he was on top of me.

"What are you doing?" I said while laughing.

His breath was fanning my face, his hands pressing into my hip bone on both sides.

"I'm about to make you sleep." He bit on his lower lip, his eyes hooded with desire.

"How?" My breath hitched as I spoke.

"I'll make you extremely tired, you wouldn't have a choice but sleep."

Each word that rolled from his tongue was enough to ignite the flame of passion inside me.

His words held so much promise. It was certain he was going to do exactly what he said.

Uh Oh!

I had woken up a sleeping tiger.