Seven

Dillon

Two Weeks Later

The city sq.’s bustling streets cool down as twilight settles in, casting lengthy shadows over the cobblestones. The bronco statue looms forward, a well-known assembly spot for locals and an emblem of Pine Ridge’s wild coronary heart. Tonight, it stands as my silent associate in crime, the unwitting witness to the leap I am about to take.

I regulate the picnic basket on my arm, ensuring the Champagne would not clink too loudly towards the glasses nestled inside. A small velvet field presses towards my thigh via the material of my jacket pocket, a continuing reminder of the promise I am able to make.

As I not far away, I spot her ready. Her blonde hair glimmers below the road lamps, and he or she’s received that simple smile that at all times knocks the wind proper out of me. She spots me and her blue eyes mild up.

“Hey there, cowboy,” she calls out, teasing in her voice.

I am unable to assist however chuckle. “Night, ma’am. You have not identified me that lengthy, however I believe you are conscious I am not likely a cowboy, sure?”

We shut the space with just a few keen steps and I sweep her right into a hug that lifts her off her ft for a second. She laughs, and it is like music after an extended silence.

“I am conscious. However there is a ranch on the sting of city. There is a bronze cowboy proper in entrance of us. Simply appears acceptable to name anyone a cowboy.” She bobs a nod as if her reasoning is indeniable. So I’m going with it.

You are in a very good temper,” she observes as her ft contact again down.

I nod, setting the basket down and taking her fingers in mine. “Obtained each cause to be.”

We choose the bench beside the statue, and I pop open the basket. She nods on the unfold—cheese, crackers, fruit, and some different nibbles. When she sees the Champagne her eyes widen.

“Is that this a celebration?” she asks.

“Probably,” I say with a smile I am unable to comprise.

She appears to be like at me quizzically however says nothing extra as I pour us every a glass of bubbly liquid gold. The fizz rises and pops on the floor.

“To us,” I toast, lifting my glass.

“To us,” she echoes with a smile that would outshine the moon.

We sip our Champagne and chat about nothing and every little thing—the way in which you do if you’re with somebody who will get you with out making an attempt. I wish to linger on this second, however the velvet field is burning a gap in my pocket. My coronary heart is thrashing out of my chest and I simply cannot wait.

“Natalie,” I begin, setting my glass apart. “There’s one thing I have to say.”

Her gaze locks onto mine, curious and perhaps just a bit bit cautious. She takes a sip from her glass after which units it down too and turns to face me.

“Yeah?” Her voice is gentle however regular.

I take a deep breath, it’s now or by no means. I pull the ring field from my pocket. The small motion seems like I used to be turning the important thing to a future I might solely dared dream of. Getting down on one knee in entrance of Natalie, I see the gentle glow from the road lamps replicate in her eyes.

“Natalie,” I start, my voice somewhat greater than a whisper. “From the second I met you, one thing simply clicked. Like two halves that had been at all times meant to make one another entire.” My breath was shallow as I poured my coronary heart out to her.

“I really like you greater than phrases can say. You’ve got crammed my life with laughter, function, and heat. With you, I’ve discovered a love that is steadfast and enduring.”

Her fingers coated her mouth, tears glistening on the corners of her eyes.

“I wish to spend my life making you content, being there for you thru each season. Natalie Stevens, will you marry me?”

Time slowed as Natalie’s gaze locked onto mine. She whispered “sure,” her voice carrying all of the emotion I may dream of, a promise of ceaselessly.

I slipped the ring on her finger—an ideal match—and pulled her right into a passionate kiss. Her arms wrapped round me as if she by no means needed to let go. I may hardly imagine this unimaginable lady had agreed to be my spouse.

I vowed then and there, with each star as my witness, to cherish and adore Natalie for all our days to come back. It might be my pleasure and pleasure to be her protector in all issues for the remainder of our lives.

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