The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

By the end of the month, Ronald's business finally found its footing.

That's when he finally had some spare time.

To match his pace, Kari had cleared her schedule of all work commitments.

They spent the entire day cooped up at home, lazing around.

Kari hadn't left the bed all day, and just when she was starting to recover, she glanced at the eager Ronald and realized she just couldn't keep up anymore. "Let's go out for a bit, clear our heads?"

If they didn't, she felt she might actually perish in that bed!

Ronald wasn't much of an outdoorsy person, especially with Kari by his side.

But seeing her looking so worn out, he felt a pang of guilt and agreed.

Kari hopped out of bed, freshened up, and dragged Ronald to the amusement park that had been all the rage recently.

Even past its peak season, the theme park was buzzing with people, shoulder to shoulder.

Growing up, they never had the chance to visit amusement parks, and as adults, swamped with making ends meet, they simply never found the time.

This time, Kari was determined to try every single ride she fancied.

She even braved the roller coaster three times.

Ronald, who had a slight fear of heights, somehow managed to stick it out.

Next up was the hot air balloon.

Kari was thrilled.

Ronald didn't share her enthusiasm for hot air balloons, but if Kari liked it, he was in.

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Ronald splurged, securing a private ride just for the two of them.

As the hot air balloon lifted off, the entire amusement park below seemed to shrink...

Bit by bit, until it was just a tiny speck of their world.

Kari leaned over the edge, her face a picture of delight.

Ronald stood by her side, sharing the moment.

At the peak of their ascent, the wind grew wilder, gently slapping their cheeks.

Ronald grabbed her hand, "Are you cold?"

Kari shook her head, clearly not yet satisfied with the adventure.

"Not cold."

The wind was fierce, blowing her hair into her face in a playful dance that was hard to resist.

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The sky was painted gold, like a ribbon sweeping across the earth, its descent marking the horizon.

"Ronald."

Kari suddenly went quiet, her voice clear.

"What's up?"

Ronald felt a void in the palm of his hand.

Then, Kari, seemingly out of nowhere, produced a ring, her eyes brimming with emotion.

Her lips quivered slightly, her hand trembling: "Will you marry me?"

Ronald froze.

He had been planning a proposal.

He never expected Kari to bring up the topic first.

Kari took a deep breath, her first proposal making her nervous.

She could hear the whistling of the wind as it passed by her ears.

She licked her lips, trying to maintain her composure.

"I know this is sudden, and maybe a bit forward."

"But I really want to be with you."

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Kari knew she was being impatient, perhaps even seeming desperate to marry Ronald.

She didn't care about others' opinions.

She just wanted, right then and there, to marry Ronald.

She wanted to fully, completely, possess him.