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It’s time. I feel it in my bones. I’m going to make my move. I smile as I slide out of my chair and drop down on one knee.
August gasps in shock.
“What? What’s going on…”
I take out the ring and she gasps again as she sees it. She’s so shocked that she can’t speak. And it’s the perfect time to begin the real proposal, to tell her how I feel. I clear my throat.
“August, you haven’t been back in my life for long, but you’ve changed it for the better. Before you, I was lost with no hope of being found. I never thought I’d find happiness. I assumed I’d spent the rest of my life just coasting through. But ever since you’ve been here, with me, I’m filled with so much joy. And now I can’t be without you. I know we’ve faced obstacles, but I want you to know that you’ll never face the scary things in life alone. I’ll always protect you from any storm because I love you, forever. Will you be my forever, August? Will you marry me?”
“Yes. Oh my God, yes I’ll marry you!” she squeals. I slide the ring onto her finger and it’s a perfect fit, of course. Because this is our version of a fairytale, and nothing is ever going to stand in our way again.
I rise and she jumps out of her chair, falling into my arms and kissing me. This is too good to be true. It must be a dream. Except it isn’t. We’ve made it. We’ve finally both got what we want.
I sweep her off her feet and into my arms, making her giggle. I don’t need to say a word. She knows what’s coming next. I carry her upstairs and throw her down on the bed, suddenly ravenous for her.
“I want you,” I growl. She looks up into my eyes, her eyes full of happiness.
“I’m yours.”
Chapter Fifteen
August
Sometimes it feels like life is a dream when I’m with Ethan. It feels like it’s too good to be true because I’ve never felt so happy. And tonight definitely proves that. As we set up for our engagement party, I’m filled with so many good emotions that I feel like I’ll burst.
We’ve hired out a hall for the party, and it’s decorated beautifully. I told Ethan that we didn’t have to go wild with the party, but he told me that he wants the best for me, for us both. It’s so sweet how dedicated he is to pleasing me when him just being around is more than enough. But I guess I’d better get used to him going above and beyond. I only have to look at my engagement ring to see the lengths he’s already gone to for me. And it only makes me love him more.
Tonight will be a great night, too.
I’ve invited all my friends from Palma. Ethan paid to fly them out. Plus, my Californian friends will of course be here, as well as most of my family. They were all a little shocked to hear that I’d fallen in love in such a short time and that I’m marrying a man twice my age, but they’ve all been supportive for the most part.
Of course, there will be talking tonight. It’s unavoidable. Everyone will see us together for the first time and they’ll have opinions on the matter. They probably don’t understand yet how perfect we are for one another. Some will judge me for chasing a man older than me, a man with money, too. Others will judge him for wanting a younger woman, a woman who can’t even compare to some of the vixens who have thrown themselves at his feet before. To many, this match won’t make sense, and I’ll try not to care. It shouldn’t matter because I’m happy, but it won’t stop people from gossiping. Some people will whisper about how Ethan used to be my father’s best friend.
Used to be.
Because I’m not even sure my dad will speak to either of us again. It’s been almost a month since he saw me and Ethan making out at the airport, but I guess he’s not over it yet. I don’t know why he can’t let it go. We’re all adults here, capable of making our own decisions. It’s like he doesn’t want us to be happy.
I screw up my eyes, shaking my head to myself. I know it’s not about that at all, I’m being unfair. He’s hurt. The two most important people in his life went behind his back. That’s what has damaged him the most. I wish I could go back and just be honest. Then maybe he’d be less angry, and be able to forgive me as well.
I sigh. This party suddenly seems like a terrible idea. Of course, I’ve extended an invitation to dad, but if he doesn’t show up, then what? He hasn’t replied to any of my many messages about this night, so I guess he will probably never approve. Does that mean he won’t be there at my wedding? Does it mean he won’t be around when Ethan and I have our first child? When we start to build our future together? It hurts my heart to even think about it. I can’t imagine a life where my dad isn’t a part of it.
