458 Limitless

It didn't go unnoticed by Damien that Katherine was dressed the same on their engagement night months ago. And just like then, she looked regal—truly fitting for her alias: Queen.

How coincidental it was that Damien was dubbed as the Resort 'King' while Katherine was known to be 'Queen'; it was as if their fates were really designed for them to be together. And as cheesy it may sound for others, he believed it… and he knew that she did too.

He had no clue that she would propose like this—she even prepared a ring. Once again, she surprised him. And once again, he couldn't help but fall in love with her. He didn't know how it was even possible. It was as if his feelings were limitless.

Katherine took a deep breath. Her eyes were watery as she started, "Damien… You've been patient and undeniably understanding. I have always felt that I was never good enough for you—whether in the past or at present. Even until now, I still feel that I am and maybe… no matter what I would do, I'd still probably feel that way. Yet… you stayed. You stayed by my side despite my imperfections. My darkness. My demons. My absurdity…"

Pursing her lips, she tried to contain her tears as she could feel her heart on her throat and it was getting extremely hard to talk, so she softly chuckled to relieve the pressure. "Me being stubborn and always being a pain in your beautiful ass."

Damien laughed. He was already getting emotional at what she was saying. And Katherine being Katherine, she just had to be unpredictable.

He took a handkerchief from his pocket and gently patted it on her face. "Love…" He didn't have anything to say. He was overwhelmed, but he wanted to call her that.

A small smile brightened her face as she continued, "I don't know what your mom told you or how much you know about what I blabbed that night, but I want to tell you myself."

When he nodded, she began, "The truth is… I'm still hurting. I'm hurting for the things that happened to me, to my parents, to you… What I did to you… And what happened between us. I'm a sinner, Damien. And when my guilt catches up on me, I push it down. That's all I learned to do over the years. So when I saw that video about my parents telling me—reminding me about my happiness, it hurt even more." She blinked and tears streamed down her cheeks. "Because I've been cruel to myself… And then I end up being cruel to you."

Seeing her emotional state, Damien wanted to hug her. But he knew better than to interrupt her now that she was trying to bare herself open for him. It was something that didn't come easy for her, so he patiently waited and listened. And his eyes reddened and stung as he did. Oh, how his heart ached.

"I may still be hurting for so many things and I don't know when I'll truly be okay. But as long as you are with me, I am sure I will be. I need you in my life, Damien. You are my lifeline…"

She held his hand as the two of them looked at the beautiful ring, and she said, "This ring reflects how I see you, at the same time that it represents my love for you. We both know what onyx means to us, so there's two on each side as if to hold the diamond in place. A black diamond symbolizes excellence and magnificence—like who you are and what you are to me. It also signifies charisma—and I don't think I need to explain that." She softly chuckled and squeezed his hand.

Damien smiled down at her and tucked her hair behind her ear.

"Lastly… A black diamond means eternal and unchanging love. And it's the perfect embodiment for what I feel for you…"

Then, Damien felt a warmth that radiated throughout his body. His thoughts were too scattered to think straight, making him unable to know what to do when Katherine slowly lowered herself down onto one knee, the blush pink skirt ballooning around her lower half as she steadied herself. And with two hands, she held the white velvet box towards him.

"Katherine…" was all that he could utter.

"I don't want us to only have a happy ending, I want us to not end at all. I want to be your 'infinity and beyond'. Just like this diamond, my love for you is limitless. My love will never run out for you. So, Damien Maverick Park… Will you grant me the greatest honor to marry you and be your wife?"

As Katherine knelt down on one knee to propose while Damien remained standing and speechless, the clouds outside parted, and the sun's gleam shone through the window, casting a warm glow towards the couple. Her eyes brightened with resolve and her expression was soft as she poured her everything to him.

Damien bent down to her level and clasped her hands with his large and warm ones. A gorgeous smile painted his lips as he softly nodded and said, "I want the same things that you want, Katherine. You didn't need to prove yourself. I was momentarily insecure. Let's forget about the past aches now. It's time to build our kingdom together. So, yes… It will be… my greatest honor to marry you and be your husband." Caressing her cheek with his thumb, he cupped her face and leaned in until his lips met hers. "I love you."

With smiles on their faces, she took out the ring from the box and wore it on the ring finger of his left hand. Her smile widened when it perfectly fit his finger. No one except her knew how difficult it was to get the size right without him realizing it.

Damien brought her up with him and they hugged. She squealed when he picked her up and spun her around. Then he rained kisses all over her face once he put her down. "God, I missed you so much."

"I missed you too, Damien…" She tiptoed and kissed him again. 

"Ah!" Katherine yelped when he carried her bridal style and marched towards the corner of his office. She giggled as she hooked her arms around his neck. "Where are you taking me?"

He playfully bit on her arm and grinned. "You've just emasculated me by doing that proposal. I need to redeem myself."