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“It’s gorgeous,” I breathe, my heart swelling with gratitude for Amy’s thoughtfulness. “Thank you so much.”
Amy’s smile widens, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “Consider it a distraction from your worries,” she says, her voice filled with warmth and affection. “Now, let’s get you ready to turn heads tonight.”
As we step into the lavish surroundings of the five-star hotel, I’m immediately struck by the opulence that surrounds us. The air is filled with a sense of an air of anticipation, and I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement bubbling within me as Amy leads the way through the dimly lit hallway.
But as we make our way further into the room, my heart begins to race with a mixture of confusion and disbelief. The room is eerily quiet. The only sound echoing through the space is the soft rustle under our feet.
I turn to Amy, my brow furrowed in confusion. “Why is it so dark?”
She simply offers me a reassuring pat on my shoulder before slipping away into the shadows, leaving me standing alone in the center of the room.
And then, as if on cue, the lights suddenly flicker to life, bathing the room in a warm, golden glow. My eyes widen in astonishment as I take in the breathtaking sight before me.
The entire hall is adorned with roses, their delicate petals arranged in intricate patterns that wind their way across the floor and up the walls. And at the center of it all stands Ethan, his eyes filled with an intensity that sends shivers down my spine.
I feel my breath catch in my throat as Ethan steps forward, his gaze never leaving mine as he drops down to one knee before me. My heart pounds in my chest as I watch him, my mind struggling to comprehend what is happening.
And then, as he reaches into his pocket and produces a small velvet box, everything suddenly becomes clear. My hands tremble slightly as he opens the box to reveal a stunning diamond ring, its brilliance catching the light as if it were alive with fire.
“Jessy,” Ethan begins, his voice filled with emotion as he takes my hand in his. “From the moment I met you, I knew that you were the one I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. Will you marry me?”
Tears well up in my eyes as I gaze down at him, my heart overflowing with love and joy. I feel as though I’m standing on the precipice of a new chapter in my life, and I couldn’t be more excited to take the leap with Ethan by my side.
“Yes,” I whisper, the word escaping my lips in a breathless rush. “Yes, Ethan, a thousand times, yes.”
As he slides the ring onto my finger and pulls me into his arms, I feel as though the entire world fades away, leaving only the two of us wrapped up in the glow of our love.
40
Ethan
“Ithink we should go for the chocolate as well as the coconut cake.”
“No, the vanilla mixed with strawberry tastes better.”
“That’s a weird combo, don’t you think?”
A smile curls up my lips as I watch my mom and Jessy’s mom, Rose, along with Amy and Jessy’s two best friends argue over the wedding preparations. My fiancée looks stressed as she shakes her head at them.
“Why would anyone not like lemon drizzle cake?” Mom whines as she flips through the pages of the cake brochure resting on her lap.
Our wedding is in two weeks, and ever since Jessy and I got engaged, Mom has swung into a wedding-planning mode. It’s all she talks about these days.
With my eyes trained on Jessy, I walk over to where they are all seated. “Excuse me, ladies, but can I steal my fiancée for a minute?”
“Yeah,” they all murmured, not looking up from whatever the wedding planner is showing them in a large wedding brochure.
“Thank you,” Jessy murmurs as I place my hand on the small of her back, leading her away. “For a minute, I thought I was going to faint from all their arguing.”
“You know you don’t have to worry about this wedding, right?” I press a kiss to her temple. “I don’t want you stressing yourself. That’s the reason I hired the wedding planner,” I murmur against her hair, inhaling the scent of her coconut shampoo.
“I know,” she says with a sigh.
“What do you say we get away from here?” I whisper into her hair. “How about we go get some of that ice cream that you love?”
“Oh, Ethan, you know the way to a woman’s heart.” She wraps her arms around me, resting her head against my chest.
“Just the way to your heart alone, baby.” I place a soft kiss on her lips.
