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It was another ten minutes before we managed to get drinks, and while Jason went to meet his new friends, the rest of us moved as far away from the crowds and the noise as possible. As we settled around a small circular table, we chatted about what we wanted to do when we got to Prague.
After one night in Vienna, we were headed to Prague for two days, and one of them was a day we had to ourselves. No gigs, no interviews. Just chill time.
Ellie and I had FaceTimed each other about the things we wanted to see because we were sure the guys would want to take advantage of the cheap beer and not care about sightseeing.
It would be so much fun to visit the Charles Bridge and the Astronomical Clock. I’d never heard of those places until we started researching, but they looked stunning, and I couldn’t wait to see them in real life.
While we were talking, I noticed Drew had zoned out, staring into nothingness.
Jesus. What is up with everyone today?
I poked him in the ribs, jolting him out of his trance. “What’s up with you? I thought you’d be grinning like an idiot about seeing Ellie tomorrow.”
His face paled even though he tried to force a smile. “I can’t wait to see her.”
“Really? You look like you’re expecting a visit from the Grim Reaper.”
Mack and Joey burst out laughing, and I turned to them. “Seriously, what’s wrong with him?”
Mack shook his head, grimacing in Drew’s direction. “I think you need to tell her.”
“Tell me what?”
Drew rolled his eyes. “Well, I don’t have much of a choice now, do I?”
True story.Once I had a hint of something, I wouldn’t shut up about it. The journalist in me wouldn’t let up until I had the details. And from the way the guys were grinning, it had to be something good.
Drew turned to me, smiling nervously. “I’m proposing to Ellie tomorrow.”
A gasp left my lips. “Really?”
“Really. I’ve been thinking about it for a while and trying to work out the best way to do it, and… I think it’s the right time.”
I squealed, leaping out of my seat to hug him. I would soon have the coolest brother-in-law in the world. Because, obviously, Ellie would say yes. The two of them were nauseating sometimes. The thing I loved the most about them was that while they both had their fun, exciting sides, they were mostly so grounded that nothing would ever tear them apart. They had some of their best times together at home, watching movies in their pajamas. And it worked for them.
“So, how are you going to do it?” I asked.
“Okay… I know this will sound a bit crazy since we like to keep our private life out of the spotlight, but I’m going to do it on stage tomorrow night. You know how “Nobody Knows” has never been played in public before?” I nodded. “Well, we’re doing it.I’mdoing it.”
He couldn’t have surprised me more if he’d stripped his clothes off and streaked through the club. “You? You’re going to sing?” I asked in disbelief.
To put this in perspective, Drew didn’t even sing backing vocals on stage. He’d never joined in on a karaoke night, and I’d never so much as heard him quietly singing along to his car radio.
“Yes. I’m going to sing.”
“Whoa.” I was stunned.
He smiled. “I know. But I wrote that song for her, and she’s never heard me sing it. I can’t think of a better time to do it.”
Ellie wasn’t a fan of grand gestures, but this? She’d love this. This was something she’d remember and appreciate for the rest of her life. I was almost more excited about hearing Drew sing than I was about the proposal.
“You have to stay cool around her tomorrow, Luce,” Drew said. “I know how excited you are, but she can’t suspect anything.”
“I can do that.” Actually, I wasn’t sure I could, but I’d have to try.
Drew had obviously put a lot of thought into this, and I wouldn’t ruin it for him by getting hyper and accidentally giving it away. He was pretty brave to trust me with it when, as he said, he knew how excited I would be. My sister’s happiness meant the world to me, though.
But it was going to be one hell of a long day.
