The Proposal
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It's been a few days since Aiden was born. We haven't seen much of Monica and Leon lately. To be expected when just having a baby. Liam's dad was nice enough to give Monica a nice severance pay and also got Briggs a job as a security guard at Eleco. Liam and I are hanging out at the house.
Me: I want another tattoo.
Liam: Hooked now huh?
Me: I don't know. I just want another.
Liam: Then lets go. Crazy question. You like flash mobs?
Me: Nah. Seen too many proposals done that way. Why? Do you?
Liam: Do I look like a girl?
I saw him on his phone. He quickly locks it and puts it away. He's yet to give me a reason to think anything bad, but I need to be sure. I pout and looked at him.
Liam: What?
Me: What are you hiding?
Liam: I saw there was a flash mob event going on and thought you might want to go.
Me: Show me your phone.
He hands me the phone like nothing. I looked and there was an event going on. I handed him back his phone but kept looking at him. He's up to something. I go upstairs and get dressed and then head back downstairs. We head out to the tattoo shop. Once we arrive, Gwen is there leaning on the counter talking to the girl that did my tattoo.
Girl: Hey, your back.
Me: I wanted another.
Girl: Atleast you're not drunk this time.
Liam: You did some good work.
Gwen: I know she does.
Gwen looks her up and down. The girl gives Gwen a flirty wink while she gets the needles ready. I looked at Liam, and he whispered in my ear that Gwen was into girls. My mouth drops open.
Gwen: Is she just now figuring it out?
Liam: Yeah.
Me: Wait! So that night we first met--
Gwen: You were still in danger, just not from me. I thought you were adorable. But someone asked me to wait. I guess it worked out for the best. He got you and I got this little fox.
I looked over at Liam. I'm assuming she meant him. He looks everywhere but at me. Whistling, I grabbed his hand and pulled him into a corner of the parlor. Since he wants to play dumb. I'll get him to answer.
Me: I want to break up.
Liam: No you don't.
Me: I will if you don't start explaining now.
Liam: OK, so I asked Gwen to hold off on trying to make a move on you. I wanted to see if i had a chance first.
Me: Wait! So you and Gwen want me?
Gwen: Wanted! Past tense.
Me: Well does your dad want to f**k me too? Damn, I'll have the whole family.
Gwen: Again. Past tense. I'm over you.
Liam: And plus your mine, so no. And please never put my dad, f*****g, and you in the same sentence ever again.
I started laughing. I'm shocked to hear this news. I walk back over and tell her what I want. She gets to work immediately. I wanted a full moon under the last tattoo she gave me. She's done in like 10 minutes. Once again, she did amazing work. We leave and go grab some lunch. We sit down and place our order. Liam's tapping away on his phone before he puts it away.
Me: Phone now.
Liam: Girasole, I'm not cheating if that's what you're thinking.
Me: Phone NOW!
He hands me the phone again, looking upset this time. I look at the browser history to find a bunch of links on the most romantic ways to propose. Top of tallest building, hot air balloon, flash mob, fancy restaurant, etc. Omg! Is this what he has been planning? IS HE GOING TO PROPOSE?! I snap out of my trance when my plate is set in front of me.
Liam: Happy now? You ruined it.
Me: You were going to propose?! Is that why you asked me about flash mobs?!
Liam: Yeah. Did you see any proposals you liked?
Me: Nah, all too cliché. I'm pretty simple.
Liam: Will you marry me?
Me: Not that damn simple.
We laughed and ate our meal. After we finished, we went back to the tattoo shop. Gwen is still there messing around with the tattoo girl. She looks back at us.
Girl: Back for more.
Me: I don't know. He wanted to come back.
Gwen: Well Lexis got you.
Liam: Girasole, can you give us a few minutes alone?
Me: Sure.
I step away and browse the walls of the tattoos. Look over to see they are still being hush, hush. I keep looking and hoping I can listen in, but they go quiet whenever I get near. Finally, I looked over to see Lexis clapping and Gwen giving Liam a hug. We head out. He had a big smile on his face. He's up to something.
Liam wakes up the next day early. He says he's meeting up with Gwen. After the other day at the tattoo shop, he was a little suspicious. If he's cheating on me, I'll absolutely lose it. I spent the whole day driving myself crazy about his recent behavior. It was around 7pm when I got a text from Liam saying to be ready to go to dinner by 8pm. He sends another text saying to look drop-dead gorgeous. OMG! I thought I said no to the fancy dinner. I don't care. I'll say yes. I rush to the shower. I dry off, then stand in the closet deciding what to wear. I decided on a tight black gown with a golden trim and some gold heels. Liam shows up at 8pm on the dot. He looks like a million bucks. Dressed in a black tuxedo with a black shirt underneath and a red tie. He has a sunflower boutonnière. He presented me with a sunflower corsage. He slips it on my wrist. He scoops me in his arms and carries me to the car.
Me: Liam, what are you doing?
Liam: I don't want you to get dirty.
Me: There's a sidewalk.
Liam: Just let me do this.
He hits the car door button on the key fob. The door rises, and he sets me down and buckles me in. I swear he is going to propose. There's no doubt about it. We drive until we arrive at a fancy Italian restaurant called Gallini's. He opens the door and the valet helps me out. He hands the valet the keys. Wrapping his arm around my waist, we made our way inside. The hostess showed us to our table on the 2nd floor on the balcony. This is so romantic. I'm so glad he still went with the dinner idea. He pulls my chair out. I sit and he pushes it back in. Our waiter shows up shortly after.
Waiter: Can I start you off with something to drink?
Liam: A bottle of your most expensive white wine.
Me: Seriously?
Liam: It's a special night.
Me: Ohhhh?! And what makes tonight so special?
Liam: Being here with you.
This man isn't good for my heart. I started remembering all the ways to hide the ring at a restaurant. The waiter comes back with the wine and we ordered dinner. I downed my glass of wine. No ring. He grabs my hand and rubs his thumb over the back of it.
Liam: You ok?
Me: Yeah. Just fine.
Liam: Is something bothering you love?
Me: Nope. I'm just excited.
Dinner finally arrives. We eat and engage in deep conversation. Learning more about each other and connecting on a deeper level. We finish dinner and dessert arrives. He still hasn't proposed. I downed the dessert and still nothing. He calls for the waiter.
Liam: Can you have valet pull the car around?
Waiter: Right away sir.
Liam left a tip on the table, and we left to go pay. Liam tipped the valet and drove back home. He grabbed my hand and placed a soft kiss on it. Why hasn't he proposed yet? WHY'S ISN'T HE PROPOSING? Has he changed his mind? No, he couldn't have. We get home, and he helps me out of the car and into the house. He kicks his shoes off and flops on the couch. Tossing his keys onto the coffee table. Was this really just dinner? He notices me pouting. He has a grin on his face.
Liam: Expecting something?
Me: No!
Liam: Why are you pouting then?
Me: Because you di--
Liam: Didn't propose?
Me: Well, yeah.
Liam: You said you didn't want a proposal like that.
Me: I know, but you still could have asked me!
He starts laughing. I turned away from him. He leans in and kisses my neck. Again. And again. Eventually, I give in and he leads me upstairs. He starts unzipping my dress, trailing kisses all over me. He lays me down on the bed. He's hovering over me.
Liam: I can't wait anymore. I have to do this.
He unbuttons his shirt. He starts to take it off, revealing a freshly done tattoo. It's a sunflower on the left side of his chest with today's date. I stare at it a bit confused. He kissed me with so much love and passion. He breaks away.
Me: What's so special about today?
Liam: I tried thinking simply, and a permanent mark was the best I could think of. Sorry if its' not that roman--
Me: YES!
Liam: But I haven't ev--
Me: YES!
Liam: Girasole, can I please ask?
Me: Ok.
Liam: Will you marr--
Me: YES!
Liam: f**k it! All that matters is you said yes.
He pulls a small black box out of his back pocket. He opens the box. Inside was a beautiful 24k diamond ring. He takes it out and slides it on my finger. I see engraves on the side "My Girasole". I can't hold back the tears. I could be happier than I am right now. I kiss him everything in me. We made love for the first time as an engaged couple.
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