Page 493 of Savage Bosses

Stephen smiled to himself. Once bitter enemies, now on the cusp of spending their lives together. He never could have predicted it, but he wouldn't change a thing. Deja was his perfect match.

With the band striking up a new song, Stephen steadied his nerves and headed for the bar. Caleb walked in and smiled.Fweeeeet, he let out a whistle. “You went all out,” he said as he looked around before his eyes landed on Stephen. “I’m happy for you, man, and it’s about time.” He put two fingers up at the bartender. “Bourbon please.”

They took the drinks, and Caleb raised his glass. “To my best friend and partner. Here’s to you feeling the way you do right now for the rest of your life.” They drained their glass, then noticed that the guest started to arrive. Caleb patted Stephen on his back. “It’s time. Are you ready?”

“I ready to make the woman I love, my wife,” Stephen said as he placed his hand on Caleb’s shoulder before walking towards the guest who arrived.

Deja felt like royalty as they stepped out of the car and entered the venue where the party was being held. “Wow, look at this place. It’s amazing. I wonder what the celebration is for?” Stephen told her it was a celebration for one of their major clients but didn’t say what they were celebrating.

“I don’t know, but they had me at open bar,” Olivia joked.

They both laughed as they entered the ballroom. Deja could instantly smell the fragrance of her favorite flower, orchids. There were twinkle lights everywhere and the air was filled with music. As they made their way through the crowd, the chatter quieted, and Deja looked for Stephen.

Stephen spotted Deja when she first entered the ballroom. He beamed from ear-to-ear when he saw the beautiful dress she chose. She was the most beautiful woman in the room.

Deja stepped into the elegant ballroom, marveling at the twinkling lights and soft music. She had no idea what the celebration was for, but Stephen had invited her here tonight, but a pleasant tingle of anticipation ran through her. Things had been going so well between them lately, their once bitter rivalry fading into a deep, abiding love.

She spotted Stephen across the room, looking devastatingly handsome in a tailored suit. He caught her eye and smiled, warmth flooding his gaze. As she made her way toward him, Deja took in the romantic setting in the room. She walked towards him, and he pulled her into his arms and kissed her passionately before leading her over to a special table in front of everyone else where two glasses filled with champagne. He handed her a glass before picking up the other one.

“Stephen, what’s going on?” Deja asked nervously as she looked around the crowd.

“It will be clear in a few seconds,” he whispered in her ear before kissing her.

“Our guest of honor has arrived!” Stephen shouted, his voice echoing throughout the room. The entire room went silent. Taking her hands in his, Stephen leaned in for a tender kiss. “You look beautiful,” he murmured against her lips.

Stephen stepped back as he held her hands. His heart racing faster than ever before as he looked into Deja’s eyes and saw the love reflected in them. It was then that he knew he had made the right decision.

“Deja, when we first met, I was hostile and angry. I treated you mean, but you didn’t quit, you continued to work, despite my cruelty. As we worked together, you were rightfully so standoffish. We were both so unsure of each other,” Stephen’s voice shaking with emotion.

“We haven't always seen eye to eye. My anger was misplaced, but I was afraid of getting hurt again. But then I saw you for who you really were, a beautiful, strong woman with a kind heart. I soon realized that my anger was just protecting me from being vulnerable enough to fall in love, and I'm so glad I did.”

He paused for a moment and squeezed her hand before continuing, “I wanted to share this special moment with all of you here tonight because it has been witnessed by many how much we have grown together as a couple. And now with this ring...” Stephen pulled out a small box from his pocket and opened it revealing the most beautiful diamond ring inside.

Deja gasped in surprise.

“Now here we are today, and I can honestly say I have never been surer of anything in my entire life - I love you, Deja Rose, more than words can express. You make me laugh when things seem too serious, you bring light into what seems like an endless night. and you make me the happiest man alive.” He got down on one knee. “Will you continue to make me the happiest man alive by saying yes to becoming my wife?”

Deja nodded tearfully. “Yes, yes, I will marry you.”

Stephen stood, and she threw herself into Stephen's arms as everyone around them erupted into cheers and applause. They shared a passionate kiss before embracing each other tightly.

Relief and elation crashed over Stephen as he held her tight against him. The crowd continued with their cheers and applause, but neither noticed, lost in their moment. “I promise to always love and cherish you,” he whispered in her ear as they embraced.

Afterwards, everyone gathered around to congratulate the newly engaged couple and offer their well wishes. Deja couldn't stop smiling as she looked around, feeling so blessed to have found such an amazing man to share her life with. She knew this was just the start of a beautiful journey together.

After the engagement dinner, they walked into Stephen’s condo and headed towards the bedroom. Stephen kissed her bare neck as he unzipped the back of her dress and allowed it to pool at her feet.

Deja was only wearing a thong. She stepped out of the dress and wrapped her arms around his neck. Her raised bare nipples rubbed against his shirt. He dipped his head and ran his tongue along it before pulling it in his mouth. He sucked so hard that it made a pop sound when he pulled away.

Stephen began to place soft kisses down her spine and around her hips until he reached her ass. He had been thinking about being inside her since he saw her walk into the ballroom.

“Get in the middle of the bed,” he demanded in a low tone.

She did as instructed.

He climbed on top of her as his body hovered over hers. His masculine thighs pressed against her enter-thighs, spreading her legs wider apart. He rubbed his erection on her heat. He then placed the tip of his dick at her entrance.

Deja smiled with dreamy eyes as she looked up at him. She felt him lift her legs into the bends of his arms as he plunged deep inside her. She cried out, loving the feel of him inside her. His pace started off slowly but sped up with a sense of urgency. She matched every stroke with a thrust.

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