Slowly the days drag on and Josh recovered and was discharged from the hospital but he was referred to a psychologist due to depression. When he went back to school it was rare to see him out on breaks cause there were wishpers all around him. He decided to stay clear off Jordan's path much to her delight. Days turn into weeks and finally it was left with a week to their exams. Ella, what do you want to do after school, Jordan asked her as they left the doctor's office for the routine check of the baby. Give birth and continue my education and the plan goes on like how it was before it got interrupted, she replied. What about you Diego,she turn to him cause he decided to escort them. Emmm, actually l will be leaving to study abroad, he responds. Really which country, she continued questioning. UK,he replied. That's nice, Ella said. Enough about me how about you, he asked Jordan. I'm not too sure but l will be doing same thing as you, she answered. Ella turned looking at both of them before looking away quickly before they could grasp any emotions she showed. So they are leaving me behind, she thought almost at the verge of tears but she wipes it even before they came out. Can you guys at least wait till l get married before you leave, she asked getting a yes from both of them. The walk back to the car was silent after they parted ways and Ella was in the solitude of her car her tears bust out. Is anything the problem, the driver asked with concern. No, just drive, she said trying to stop her quivering voice which she failed at.
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Ella we were just deciding the date for your engagement party and wedding, Anna announced. Can we talk about this after my exams, right now l'm exhausted, she replied. Oh that will be fine, how about tomorrow, she persisted. You know what just choose a date after l'm done with my exams, it's not as if l really care, Ella told her and walked away. Honey, are you really sure about this, Nick asked his wife. I'm not anymore but Christian wants this she replied with a sad face. But she's.... I know but l have no choice, we just pray she is able to cope with us, she said.
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Ella and her classmates sat done for their exams and after a tedious week they were finally done. Oh my gosh, l can't believe we are finally done with high school, Jordan squeaked. I know right, Diego smiled. I could be happy if not for what l have to face, Ella thought. Ella dearest, what are you thinking about, she asked. Alot, l don't even know where to start from, she responded. You know that your baby bump is coming out, she clapped her hands like a child, making Ella chuckle. You behave like a kid, she commented making her stop what she was doing earning a laugh from Diego. So how about a celebration, a break from all the drama, Ella suggested making her friends turn and look at her in shock. Come on guys, I've not become boring have l , she remarked. Not really, Jordan answered. They went home and changed meeting at the venue and they decided to give their all out. The club was wild with loud music and booz. Ella was really carefree with Jordan and Diego walking while tipsy . Ella inform us on the date of your wedding. Sure she replied as she waved her friends.
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After a week, the date of the wedding was confirmed which was going to happen in the next two months. But they had plan to hold an engagement party before the wedding, knowing the Torralba's want everything to be grand. Josh can you help me find a serene place to pop the question, Chris asked. You know the proposal doesn't really matter cause weather she says yes or no, the wedding is still happening so let's just skip the formality , he replied. Look Josh, this is not about formality and l know how to get her to say yes, Chris said. How are you going to do that, he asked staring at him. I love her , even if she thinks otherwise, l'm trying to make this right and l'm doing my best for this marriage to look normal as possible, so just get the venue in a serene environment but make sure people are there, he said. Ok l think the park will be a good place l suggest we do it in the evening, he told Chris. That's good then get the place decorated, he says and Josh nodded to it. Can you ask Ella to at least try and talk to Jordan, he requested. No way in hell am l going to do that, l already have tons of problem to deal with don't add yours but you are free to talk to her, he rejected. But guy, am your man, he pursued. Come off it, he said walking off with Josh trailing after him. By the way it's tonight so l think you should start the preparation.
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Ella can we talk, Christian said after knocking on Ella's door for the fifth time. What do you want us to talk about, she replied still inside her room. How about we take a walk outside and discuss it,he said. Ok fine, she agreed. She went into her closet grapes her outdoor clothes wearing them, she opens the door and find Christian standing near it leaning on the wall. I'm done let's go, she said making him jolt and leads the way. They went outside the house taking a stroll towards the park. So what do you want to tell me, she asked. Can l blindfold you, he asked quietly. And what has that got to do with whatever you have to say, she said. I know that you don't trust me but please just this one time, l promise l won't mess it up, he assured. You wish , she retorted. Come on Ella, just this one time please, he begged. Fine, she gave in allowing him to blindfold her and lead the way. Upon reaching their destination he took off the blindfold. Ella blinks her eyes in order to adjust to the light, what she saw made her spellbound. She turned around and noticed Christian was no longer beside her, she looked down to see a trail of roses and lilies which she followed leading into a porch which was decorated beautifully making her gasp. She let her eyes travel around and finally they landed on the words will you marry me on the side. Christian walks to her and holds her hand which she didn't pull out and lead her towards the stairs onto the porch. He got down on one knee with a ring open. Ella l know we didn't start our story well, but l'm trying to right my wrongs, l love you very much that l can't live a meaningful life without you by my side, this making me take wrong decisions. I want you to give me a chance of showing my love to you, l know you are hurting and l'm sorry for being tge cause of your pain but give me a chance and l will make it up to you, words can't express hoe l feel about you and l want you to be by my side for infinity, Ella Clarkson will you do me the honor of being my wife, he ended. Unknown to them people were drawn to them forming a crowd,she raised her head with tears threatening to fall. I'm so sure she is happy, one said. Please say yes another said making the whole crowd chant say yes. Ella looks at him with everyone holding their breath, then she says yes Christian l will marry you with this he puts the ring on her finger and standing up he hugs her. People clicked photos and started posting and it went viral with everyone talking about it. Why did you do that, she asked as they made their way back home. Because l love you and for a moment there l thought you were going to say no, he said with a smile. You didn't give me much of a choice, how do you expect me to say no with all that crowd. I'm not heartless like some people you know, she remarked making Christian's smile freeze on his face.
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Invitations were been sent out and preparations were been made for the wedding. The engagement party was just two days ahead a gown was delivered and it was sent to Ella's room. She opens the box to uncover a light yellow dress with diamonds fixed on the dress making the gown glitter in the light it was a fleur gown with a splash of orange starting at the quarter of the dress down to it's end and specks of red all over the dress. It's lovely,she thought as she stared at the dress making her fingers trail over it. Do you love it, Anna asked as she pooped her head into Ella's room. Yes l do, she responded barely audible. I'm glad you do it was designed personally by Christian's dad, she added making Ella gaze at her. I didn't know he was a designer, she admitted. He's not but he has the talent and he rarely designs, anyways l'm heading out for you want to join me so we can look for your heels, she asked. Ella closes the box and makes her way out with Anna and closing the door behind her. By the way your mom will be joining us , she told Ella making her flinch. Is everything alright, Anna said. Of course what can actually be wrong. Ella, Anna and Cynthia walk into the showroom with all kinds of shoes and gowns on display. Ready to choose from the lot they began searching for the perfect set of heels. Ella didn't really talk or react, instead she completely zoomed out during the whole process nodding to anything shown to her. Reliazing she was paying much attention to what they were doing they decided not to involve her too much and finally their eyes settled on the perfect heels that matched her engagement gown. They made her wear it and it was the perfect fit for her foot so finally they decided on it and bought. The rest of the day was spent shopping for a few more items and trying out new things.