“Don’t get all mushy on me now, Shaw.” I salute him as a result of I’ll at all times see him as my superior.

“By no means. I may by no means let you know that once I was your boss as a result of I didn’t have favorites.” He winks at me. “However now you’re mine. I don’t want to cover my emotions. And I couldn’t be prouder of you. You’re a superhero. You’re my hero. Somebody I look as much as. Somebody I wish to be once I develop up.” We each snort. “However most significantly, you’re somebody I wish to spend the remainder of my life with.”

“Ditto.”

Clay takes out a field from his pocket and will get down on one knee. He holds the field in entrance of me with one hand and rests his different hand over mine that’s greedy my strolling support.

“Shay. Will you do me the best honor of being my spouse?”

The room is silent. I don’t look away from the field. Essentially the most fantastically crafted diamond is glistening again at me, tempting me.

“Shay?” Clay asks, and it snaps me again to right here and now. “What do you say? Will you be my spouse?”

I nod. “I’ll. However I need you to ask me after we come house tonight. I don’t need you asking me now since you assume that one thing may occur on the ceremony. Please, maintain it for tonight after we’re house, settled, and celebrating an excellent day. We are able to end off our story on a cheerful be aware.”

I can see the frustration in Clay’s eyes, but when he loves me, he’ll know why I’m placing it off for a number of hours. Something may occur between from time to time, however our love for each other won’t ever change.

“Okay.” Clay snaps the field shut, places it in his pocket, and stands up. “Let’s get this present on the highway.”

Everybody begins transferring once more, and I really feel like a bitch for making Clay so sad. I stroll, or somewhat stumble, a number of toes ahead and Clay places his hand on my chest to cease me.

“Straighten up. You’re being a slouch and it’s knocking you off stability.”

I smile at him. He’s heard Chris saying that lots over the previous few days.

“He beat me to it.” Chris shrugs and leaves Clay’s home with no backward look. I’m in good fingers with Clay. We stroll out of the home and down the couple of steps as much as Clay’s porch. I hate stairs of any form now, however I’m glad to succeed in the flat floor in a single piece.

“Clay.” He turns and appears down at me. “I do love you.”

He smiles. “I do know.” He nods a number of occasions. “Come on. You don’t wish to be late.”

With assist from Clay, I climb into the again seat of Caleb’s SUV. It’s simpler due to the peak. I’m sort of glad these guys don’t like small, sporty vehicles. I couldn’t actually see Chris sitting inside a Lamborghini.

I absorb a deep breath as Clay joins me. He reaches over and takes my hand in his. I relish the consolation. It’s at moments like this that I overthink issues. I take into consideration the worst attainable state of affairs and let it play out in my head. I hate it. I hate all of it. I’ve at all times been identified for my impulsivity. I by no means thought of issues, I simply jumped in headfirst and suffered the results after, however proper now, I’m pondering every kind of issues. Ought to I be going right here as we speak? Ought to I’ve listened to Clay? What occurs if I used to be incorrect and so they had been proper?

I lean my head again in opposition to the headrest and shut my eyes. I must cease this insane conduct. I must get a grip of myself and act like a traditional human being.

“You okay?” asks Clay.

“Yeah.” I nod.

I solely have one phrase. I can’t take into consideration stringing sentences collectively till I get my nerves in verify.

Caleb drives and the entire automotive is silent. Silence must be peaceable. Enjoyable. It’s something however. I can’t wait till the automotive stops and I can get out. The small area is making me anxious. Being locked up, listening to nothing, it impacts you in methods you didn’t assume attainable. Now, any silence or confined area drives me loopy.

We pull into the parking zone about thirty minutes later. I’ve blocked out any conversations on the journey. I don’t know what I’m presupposed to be doing. I’m going into this ceremony blind. Possibly that’s for one of the best.

“Shay.” Clay squeezes my arm.

I look as much as see him twisted in his seat, attempting to get my consideration. I wipe my forehead the place sweat has gathered and absorb a deep breath.

“Sorry, what?”

“Take a breath, babe. You don’t have to do that. Caleb can flip round and we are able to return to the compound.”

“No.” I shake my head. “I’m good.” I don’t know if I’m attempting to persuade myself or Clay, however I shake my head and push myself ahead. “I’m good.”

I’ve my household right here. Nothing can go incorrect. I gained’t let it.

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