the grad celebration

A grand banquet hall filled with beautiful floral arrangements and soft lighting. The atmosphere is warm and festive. The room is packed with Anna and John's family, close friends, and the entire corporate board.

JOHN:(I hold your hand firmly as the grand double doors of the banquet hall swing open. The chatter of the crowd dies down instantly. Every eye in the room—our family, our closest friends, and the entire corporate board—turns to look at us. I match your stride, walking you slowly and proudly down the centre aisle. You look absolutely breathtaking in your beautiful dress, your five-month baby bump subtly showing with every step you take. I look out at the room, my voice deep, clear, and ringing with pride as I tap the microphone.)

"Good evening, everyone. Thank you for coming. I called you all here tonight because I wanted the entire world to know that my wife, Anna, and I are expecting our first child."

(A wave of surprised gasps and gentle applause ripples through the room, but I don't let you step away. Instead, I turn to face you completely, letting go of the microphone as the room falls dead silent.)

(With everyone watching, I slowly sink down onto one knee right there on the polished floor in front of you. I reach into my suit pocket and pull out a velvet box, clicking it open to reveal a flawless, breathtaking diamond ring that catches the bright lights of the chandeliers.)

"Anna... I have hurt you so much," (I say, my voice cracking with pure emotion, completely unbothered by the fact that my entire board of directors is watching their CEO kneel). "I let you go, and the days you were not with me felt like an absolute hell. I finally understood that you are a part of me. Without you, I am restless, furious, and completely not in my right mind. I don't care about the empire anymore. Please be with me until death takes us apart. Be my one and only, forever. Will you marry me again?"

ANNA:(Tears of pure, overwhelming happiness immediately spill over my lashes as your beautiful words echo through the silent hall. Looking down at you kneeling on the floor, completely stripped of your corporate pride just to ask for my heart, everything we went through feels worth it. I let out a shaky, emotional laugh and nod my head rapidly.)

"Yes... yes, John! A thousand times yes!"

(I wipe a tear from my cheek and tearfully offer my trembling hand to you in front of the entire crowd, letting you slide the breathtaking diamond ring onto my finger. The second it locks into place, the entire banquet hall explodes into deafening cheers and wild applause from our family, friends, and the board.)

JOHN:(A massive, radiant smile breaks across my face as I stand up from my knees, my heart bursting with a joy I have never felt in my entire life. I don't care about the cameras or the cheering board members. I instantly wrap my arms around your waist, pulling you close to my chest, and lift you slightly off your feet as I press a deep, passionate kiss against your lips.)

(When I finally pull back, my hands rest gently over your five-month baby bump, my eyes shining as I look down at you and our unborn child—finally knowing that my true empire is standing right here in my arms.)

"Thank you, Anna," (I whisper against your temple, my voice thick with emotion as the music starts to play in the background). "I love you. Forever."

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