Disclaimer: I do not own hart of dixie
Author: Short and not so sweet :-)
On a warm night lit by a full moon a young couple were taking a stroll through the town of BlueBell after catching an early dinner. They chatted about this and that and stopped to take a seat in Town Square.
"Don't you just love the stars out here?" She asked gazing up at the sky. The polar white stars twinkled and enticed her to stare deeper, taking in their beauty, something that New York City could never offer despite having its own glistening lights.
"It is beautiful, just like you Zoe. My life wasn't complete until you came into it."
Zoe breaking her upward gaze, looked at him and smiled. "Aww that's sweet" she murmured while reaching for his hand.
He squeezed her hand and in a swift and smooth motion was kneeling before her on one knee. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a little black box. She gasped and a hand raised to her open mouth. Thoughts started running wild through her head. This was every woman's dream and it was about to happen to her.
"Dr Zoe Hart, I can't imagine my life without you. You make me want to be a better man and I want to spend my life with you. Will you marry me?" He asked as he opened the box revealing a sparkling white gold diamond ring. She stared at the box in silence, slowing raising her eyes to meet his. This was meant to be a jump up and down moment but Zoe felt like she was glued to the park bench. Her palms became clammy and her heart raced.
"Zoe?" He asked prompting her.. The black box he was holding moved slightly towards her as he waited impatiently for her answer. This had gone differently in his head. He had expected her to jump up squealing, saying yes over and over while he slipped the ring on her finger before sharing a long and meaningful embrace.. Isn't that how it was meant to go?
Zoe wanted to say yes, she felt like she had to say yes, but something was holding her back. Was she ready to give herself 110%. She knew she still had walls up but given her history with relationships that should be understandable.
Tears started to fall down her cheeks. "I'm sorry, I can't marry you" Zoe told him as his head dropped and the black box fell to the floor. "I'm so sorry Joel"