"Can I trust you?" The words slipped out rather awkwardly, but he kept his posture straight.
The two girls stopped their rambling and stared at the odd man out.
One was a bit shorter than the other; she had a petite figure and hair that was almost as bright as a flame.
She sighed and casually threw an arm around him despite the height difference "Darcinator... If there's anyone who can plan a surprise and an epically epic party... it's me."
"You...You've always had a way with words. Lydia." He smiled. It took some time but he had gotten used to Lydia's language
Gigi came up and threw her arm around William's other side, "Don't worry William, This is going to be a proposal story for the history books."
Lydia broke away and stood in front of them, "Hellzzzz yeah epic dizzy-proposal ft-dubs- BOOM!" she managed to say in one breathe.
Whereas, Gigi smiled and squealed with excitement, William Darcy couldn't help but feel a bit wary.
Lizzie was out of town, in New York, to consider business propositions and to visit the bride-to-be/ sister, Jane. Lydia and William had the option to go but suddenly stayed behind to try to hatch a plan for a proposal. William confided in Gigi, because he always had the hardest time expressing himself, and Lydia, who is the only person alive to have ever successfully surprised Lizzie. William simply didn't know how to "pop- the question" which is what led the three to have a lunch down by the marina in San Francisco.
William pitched his one and only idea for the proposal when they were seated at their table. His idea was to propose at Jane and Bing's rehearsal dinner in a few months. The family would be present, and the location would've been romantic. The dinner was being hosted at an old cottage overlooking Los Angeles and it had a spectacular garden. He'd figure he'd grab Lizzie for a walk to one of its fountains and ask her there. As he told the ladies of this idea, William watched Lydia's reaction but, he wasn't able to read her expression.
"Darc-"
"Lydia, given everything that's happening, you can call me William, if you please."
Lydia smiled sweetly, "Well… William… I do think that's a fantastic idea and in the end you can propose to her however you want but… I don't know about this."
Gigi stared at Lydia and William, slightly nervous at what exactly Lydia just meant.
"Oh!" Lydia understood the stares and explained, "No! I still want you to propose to her but maybe not that way."
"Phew!" Gigi leaned back. William himself eased and sighed in relief.
"Listen, it's a great idea but, it's not really her moment, and besides Lizzie's going to already be super stressed because she's being the maid of honor. Not exactly a great moment to try to bring up another wedding when she's preparing for another."
"That actually makes sense." William said. "Well alright, thank you for giving me… perspective. But do either of you have any other ideas?"
"Well," Gigi began, "I mean try to pay tribute to one of your greatest moments or something, like reenacting a date or how you first met or something. Or maybe a scene from her favorite mov-"
"Oh my GOD, Gigi! That's it!" Lydia interrupted with a shot of excitement and slammed her hands onto the table.
"What? What did I say?" Gigi eagerly replied, she had complete composure whereas; William was completely caught off guard by the sudden rush of adrenaline.
"Okayokay… O-Kay!" Lydia took a deep breath and began, "I think I may have the perfect idea… no… wait it definitely is the most perfect awesome idea! William Darcy, how do you feel about fanfiction?"
If he wasn't caught off guard before, he was now. Lydia pitched her idea and within one lunch all three worked out a plan… All that was left was to execute it.