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Avery
I couldn’t imagine what Gage’s big surprise was, but I hoped he planned to propose marriage to me. I knew it was quick, and I shouldn’t let my heart jump ahead so quickly, but I couldn’t wait for us to settle down, make babies, and share the rest of our lives together. Besides, it seemed like that was precisely the direction we were headed.
When he asked me to put on a handkerchief-turned-blindfold before greeting him for our scheduled date, I knew something major was afoot. My parents actually sounded excited as they told us to have fun, which confirmed in my mind that something big was definitely going to happen tonight.
Gage took my arm and led me to his truck. We remained quiet during the drive, since the nervous energy practically crackled in the air as he took me to our
