Chapter 1120: Chapter 1120: There Are Three Words I Want to Say to You (2)
"Yeah!" Andre nodded in agreement, "The malt aroma is just right."
The two naturally transitioned from talking about drinks to discussing Chongchong’s volunteer work in Congo, chatting and sipping away. Hearing Chongchong share those amusing stories, Andre couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
Engrossed in their conversation, neither noticed the changes in the bar around them until the cheers and applause from the crowd jolted them back. They turned towards the source of the noise, realizing the music had switched from rock to a love song.
"There are three words, & I want you to know they are true...
...
I wanna say I love you, I wanna hold you tight...
..."
On the small bar stage not far away, a young boy had appeared holding a large bouquet of red roses, trembling slightly with excitement as he grasped the mic.
"...I know I am not perfect, but I will do everything I can to make you happy..."
Within the crowd, a group of girls surrounded a young woman, leading her toward the small stage. Her petite face was flushed with excitement, her eyes filled with disbelief.
"Oh my God, is this a proposal?" Chongchong stood up from her chair, "Let’s go have a look!"
Andre stood up, following her over.
By the time they got there, the boy was already stepping down from the stage, roses in hand, walking over to the young woman, kneeling down, and pulling out a ring.
In his excitement, he nearly dropped the ring, eliciting good-natured laughter from the guests around them.
"Will you marry me?"
He held up the ring, the young woman’s right hand reaching to accept it.
You could tell he was quite nervous, yet his eyes were full of hope.
"SAY ’YES’!"
"YES!"
"YES!"
Everyone joined in, initially a chaotic chorus but soon syncing into a steady rhythm.
Chongchong clutched Andre’s arm, chanting along with the crowd.
"YES! YES..."
The young woman stepped out from among her companions, walked up to him, and there was a hush as she took the roses from his hands, choking out her answer.
"YES!"
The boy immediately slipped the ring on her finger, and she pulled him up from the ground. They embraced and kissed.
All around, applause and whistles erupted.
Chongchong, whistling in excitement, lightly shook Andre’s arm with her palms.
"It’s my first time seeing someone propose, so happy!"
Andre, with a smile on his lips, stood by her side, his gaze not on the blissful couple, but rather on her profile.
If that boy was him, if that girl was her... now that would be happiness!
The hotel waitress considerately turned off the main lights, switching on the bar’s small colored lights. The newly engaged couple naturally swayed together, dancing softly to the music.
Infected by the mood, many patrons in the bar also embraced and danced.
Chongchong turned her gaze back, preparing to return to her seat. She tugged at Andre, but he didn’t move. Confused, she turned her face to see him extending a hand to her, clearly inviting her to dance with him.