~Aria

I woke up to butterfly kisses being placed down my neck. As I opened my eyes, Leo's face came to meet my own and he gently placed his lips on mine. When we pulled away, we were both breathless.

"Happy anniversary, my love." He grinned down at me.

"Happy anniversary, Leo." I smiled, stroking his cheek with my thumb.

"what would you like to do today, amore?"

"Anything, as long as it's with you. Do you have work?" I asked, a small pout on my lips.

He scoffed. "Of course not. It's our one year anniversary. There is no way in hell I am leaving you alone today."

"Yay! Can we go to the park?" I grinned.

"of course, bambina, but why don't we have some breakfast first." he smirked.

I nodded in response and went downstairs to make breakfast while Leo went to shower.

~~~

It's been a few months and everything is calm at the moment. Nikolai has been working really hard to build up his mafia and Leo is helping him as well. Apparently they're even more efficient together.

I've started working in the technological side of things in Leo's mafia. I've started to help Giovanni with hacking and stuff in the past few months.

Everyone decided to stay in Verona, seeing as it's closer to Leonardo's parents, and there are both Italian and Russian warehouses nearby. I do kind of miss LA, but this way I'm a little closer to my parents, in a way.

We all travelled back to Britain last month. Theo and I visited our parents' graves seeing as he wasn't able to attend their funeral or anything. It was difficult, but we had each other to rely on and we have both had some sort of sense of closure about everything that happened.

We also visited America as well. Theodore wanted to visit our aunt Ophelia, to thank her for everything she had done for me while he was gone. Leo also met them and he actually really hit it off with my Uncle Malcom, Ophelia's husband. I also found out that Mr and Mrs Campbell, the library owners, had moved back to Britain to be closer to their grandchildren. I was a little upset that the library had closed, but I understood why it happened and I wasn't even there for six months.

~~~

"It smells delicious, amore." Strong arms wrapped around my waist as I stood in the kitchen making waffles. 

I turned around to take a look at him and smiled. He looked so attractive in suits but I loved him in casual clothes, it made him seem like my Leo, not mafia boss Leo. He was dressed in a pair of shorts and a short sleeved linen shirt. I was wearing a white linen dress at Leo's request, his excuse being that he's 'never seen me in this dress'.

"You look very nice." I smiled while straightening his collar.

"I could say the exact same for you, but you look radiant, my love." 

I laughed, messing up his hair before going back to making waffles just as Enzo walked in. 

"What you making, bug?"

"breakfast. For me. Fuck off Enzo." Leo grumbled, putting his head in the crook of my neck.

"Wow, he's grumpy today." Enzo frowned.

"Here" I handed Enzo a plate of waffles and strawberries.

A wide grin appeared on his face and he turned to Leo seriously as he stuffed a bite of waffle into his mouth. "Marry her."

"I intend to." Leo smiled as I felt my face heat up.

"So what are you guys doing today?" Enzo piped up again after swallowing his last mouthful.

"It's our one year anniversary today so-"

I was interrupted by Enzo yet again. "Fucking hell, how could I forget! Say no more, I will make sure no one bothers you today." He yelled as walked out.

"Um-"

"Stop worrying about him, amore. Let's eat and then I'm taking you out." Leo said as he picked me up. I squealed as he spun me around in his arms.

"Leonardo Romano! Put me down!" I laughed.

"As you wish, your majesty." He grinned, sitting down and then placing me on his lap.

"Now that we are both comfortable, let's eat."

~~~

I groaned as I tripped over yet another rock as Leo pulled me around. He had put a blindfold on me and I am 2 trips away from losing it. We had gone to the park and then Leo told me that he had a surprise for me. I had no idea that this 'surprise' would result in bleeding feet. 

"Leo" I whined.

"Just a little further, amore."

"My feet hurt." I pouted.

"Oh well then it's good that we're here isn't it. You can take your blind fold off bambina."

I pulled off the piece of silk and a gasp escaped my lips.

"A Hot Air Balloon?!" I squealed.

"Um yeah." He scratched his neck. I knew that was a nervous habit of his. "Do you- do you like it?"

"Like it? I LOVE IT!" I grinned as I jumped into his arms and kissed him. He caught me in his arms and kissed me back just as hard.

We both pulled away a few moments later, both of us breathing heavily.

"How did you know that-" 

"Theo told me it has always been on your bucket list, so why not cross it off of your list together?" He asked me with a wide grin on his face. 

"Now, shall we?" Leo asked, offering me his arm.

I giggled and looped my arms through his as he led me to the balloon. We smiled at the guy who was there with it and Leo spoke a few words. The guy nodded, shook his hand and then left. 

"Who's going to fly-"

"I am amore, I took a course." He smiled.

He can do everything. 

He helped me into the basket before climbing in too. We started to move upwards. We travelled over houses until the Parco dell'Alto Garda Bresciano, a national park near Verona came into view. I had always said that I wanted to see the views and he had finally done it. 

"This is incredible, Leo, I-" I said, looking out at the mountains. I turned around.

Leonardo was on one knee, a ring box in his hand. 

"What are you-" 

"Aria, we have been together for a year today, and I can happily say it has been the best year of my life. You have made me realise how strong love can make you, and you have made me realise everything I have ever wanted in life. 

You have taught me so much in the past year. You have reignited my love for music, you have strengthened bonds between old friends and forged new friendships with everyone you have met. I am so proud to call you mine, and I know you feel the same.

 You, Aria, are like a piece of music that I could listen to over and over again, and never get tired of hearing. You are my everything, amore and I want you, Aria baby, for the rest of life. I want us to live our lives to the fullest, I want you by my side, as my equal, as my soulmate, as my Queen, and as my wife. So, will you marry me? will you be my wife, Aria?"

I stood still, tears of happiness rolling down my cheeks. 

"Yes. yesyesyesyesyes!" I squealed. 

A huge grin spread across his face as he got up and placed the ring on my finger. He pulled me closer to him and captured my lips in one of the most passionate kisses we have ever shared. 

I looked down at the ring and smiled. "It's beautiful, I love it. How did you know this was the style that I wanted?" 

"Thank Enzo and the girls, they helped a lot." He smiled. 

"Holy cheese and crackers. I'm a fiancee." I whispered to myself, still admiring the ring. 

He wrapped his arms around my waist and smiled. "Yes you are, soon, you're going to be Mrs Aria Romano." 

"Aria Romano. I like the sound of that." I placed my lips onto his yet again.

~~~

After the hot air balloon ride, Leo took me out for dinner in a restaurant of my choice. He knows that I don't really like the fancy stuff so I chose a small Italian restaurant owned by one of his mother's friends. It was wonderful and it made the night even better. 

It's still sinking in that Leo is going to be my husband and that I'm going to be his wife. I really wasn't expecting it, and I think that that was the beauty of the proposal. 

We walked up the steps to the house and Leo unlocked the door for me. 

"Congratulations!" 

Everyone was standing in the hallway with party poppers, a banner and Bria was holding a plate of cupcakes.

Enzo's face fell. "Wait, you did say yes, right?" 

I laughed. "Of course I did!" 

"Yes! I have a sister in law!" Bria squealed, throwing herself into her husband's arms. 

"So do I." I smiled. 

"Congratulations baby sis, I'm so proud of you." Theo walked up to me and gave me a hug. 

One by one, everyone came to give us all hugs and to congratulate us. 

We ate and drank for around 2 hours before everyone retired to bed. As I climbed into bed, Leo grabbed my waist, pulling me closer to him.

"I love you, Aria." 

"I love you too, Leonardo." 

"I can't wait until you're my wife." He grinned, kissing my forehead.

"I can't wait until you're my husband."

I found my other half, and he's mine forever.

~~~

Author's Note:

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