“What’s going on?” Mom asked, and I took her hand and gave it a warm squeeze.
“Guys,” Ty looked around at everyone, “I want you to know I asked Ivy to marry me.” His family’s faces lit up as I held out my hand and, I could feel their acceptance as they took in the news.
“Oh, honey! I’m so happy,” my mother gasped.
A cheer erupted from Connie, and suddenly the entire room was cheering as word got around. People’s faces started to blur as I was pulled into hug after hug. By the end of it all, my face hurt from smiling.
“Come on. Let’s get something to eat.” Sloane pulled me away as the gushing crowd began to disperse.
“Thanks. I was starting to eye Mike up at one point, I was so hungry.”
“Mike, huh?” She smirked.
“He’s colorful, like steak shish kebab.” I shrugged as I eyed the wonder
