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Brenda was sitting on the couch. She and Jax had been staying together for a while now. She was finally starting to move on with her life. She never thought or imagined being with anyone other than Sonny, and now it was happening. She knew that Jax was happy. He's liked her for a while and was always trying to convince her that Sonny was wrong for her. Deep down she knew that no matter what anyone else said, that her and Sonny were always right together. Even now they would still be right for each other. She couldn't deny that, no matter how much she wanted to. All she could do was try to move on with her life and hope that she could finally get over Sonny. She just didn't think that would ever be possible. Somehow she and Sonny ended up back together and it was like nothing had ever changed. Sometimes she did feel back for Jax. She knew that she would never be able to give Jax the type of love that she gave Sonny.

"Hey sweetie," Jax whispered in her ear and gave her a kiss on her cheek. He still couldn't believe that this was happening. Every time he told Brenda that she and Sonny were wrong for each other, she'd fight him tooth and nail and tell him that they were meant for each other and that there was no one else for her. There was only Sonny, no matter what happened. He knew that Brenda would never be completely over Sonny. That there was a part of her that would always belong to Sonny, but he was okay. He's loved Brenda since he first met her. And now he finally had her. He wasn't going to let anyone take that away from him. She was finally his and Sonny wasn't going to get her back this time. He knew that Sonny has tried countless of times to get Brenda back, and every time she told him that she had moved on. He was always happy to hear Brenda say that.

"Hey. Did you have anything planned for tonight?" Brenda asked. She hoped not. Jax has been taking her out every night. At first it was nice. But now it's getting so tiresome and old. All she wants is to stay in tonight and spend some time alone with Jax. They haven't really been alone at home for a while. She missed that.

"Actually, I was thinking we'd stay in tonight. I'm going to cook you dinner and I have a surprise for you," Jax said softly. He could see that Brenda was tired of going out. But he had something he wanted to ask her, he just always got scared at the last minute. But he knew that tonight was the perfect night to ask her. He was cooking her dinner and they'd be alone together. Nothing could ruin tonight. He just hoped that Brenda felt the same as he did. Sometimes he wasn't sure she did. He would catch her with a far away look on her face and know that she was thinking about her and Sonny. He hated to admit, but sometimes he got so jealous of what Sonny and her had. He hated that he would never have that same history and connection with Brenda. He envied Sonny for being the first person to have her heart, and he still held a part of her heart. He knew that Sonny always would.

"That sounds nice. And what kind of surprise do you have for me?" Brenda asked curiously. She always loved surprises. Sonny would surprise her things all the time. Like little gifts and going out on special dates. She still missed that. She knew she would always miss that. But Jax was the type of person she should want to be with. With him, she knew that she was safe and that she would still be here the next day. She wouldn't have to worry about whether or not Jax was still alive if she didn't here from him when he went out or went to work. She should want that type of security in her life. But she still missed the life she had with Sonny, even though she knew how dangerous that life was.

"Why don't you get dressed and ready while I cook and set everything up? Just don't come down until I tell you," Jax replied. He gave Brenda a soft kiss on the lips before she went upstairs. He wanted tonight to be perfect and her to be entirely surprised.

Jax watched Brenda go upstairs and then went to get started in the kitchen. He was cooking her pasta in herb sauce. He knew how much she loved that. While the food was cooking, Jax started setting up the table. He put candles around the table too. He wanted tonight to be beautiful. He wanted her to love it. Jax put the final touches on everything and called Brenda down. He hoped that she would like it. He watched her walk into the room and her eyes grow wide.

"Awe, Jax. This is so sweet. I love it," Brenda said looking around. He had candles all over the kitchen. He even cooked her favorite dish. She could tell that tonight was going to be a good one. She loved it when Jax did things like this. He didn't do things like this to often though. But she loved it this way. This was her clean slate. This was her new start with a great guy that loved her and would be able to keep her safe. She was starting to get used to this. Jax pulled out her chair so she could sit down and then pushed it back in. He took the seat across from her. He really did love Brenda. He just wanted to make her happy.

"Thank you Jax. This really is wonderful," Brenda said.

"I'm just glad you like it," Jax replied looking at her happily. He just hoped that he and Brenda would have many more nights like this.

"I really do," Brenda said softly. Jax really did do a wonderful job. She just wondered what the surprise was. He still hadn't told her what else he had planned, but knowing Jax, she knew that she would love it.

"Listen Brenda, there's something I've been meaning to ask you," Jax said. He just hoped that she was ready for this like he was. He knew in this moment, that Brenda was the person he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. There was no one else for him. He knew that no one would ever compare to Brenda. No one else would have his heart. He knew his heart would always belong to Brenda. He just hoped that enough of her heart belonged to him for her to want the same as he did. Not knowing really was driving him nuts. He knew that after tonight he would know for sure how much Brenda did love him, and if it was enough for her to give up Sonny completely.

"What do you want to ask me?" Brenda asked. She was trying to think of what it was, but nothing came to mind. She hoped it wasn't about Sonny again. He was always asking her if she regretted not being with Sonny or if she thought that she and Sonny would get back together. She knew he was just trying to see if she was ready to be with him and that she wasn't going to leave him for Sonny. But it got so annoying after a while. Jax just needed to learn to trust her and to trust that she and Sonny were over. She watched Jax get up from the table and stand in front of her. Then he got down on one knee. And now she knew what he wanted to ask her. She just didn't know if she was ready for this. She could remember that not too long ago her and Sonny were talking about getting married and the life they wanted to have together. But she had to realize that was over and wasn't going to happen. No matter how much she wanted that life with Sonny. To be his wife and live with him, maybe even have some kids. She knew that her and Sonny both wanted kids together. She knew that was another thing that wasn't going to happen.

"Brenda, I love you more than anything. I know that you're the one I want to spend the rest of my life with. There's no one else for me. No matter what, you'll always have my heart, only you. Will you marry me?" Jax asked hopefully. He looked into Brenda's eyes praying that she would say the words he wanted to hear so badly. Being with her has made him the happiest he's ever been.

"Yes, Jax, I will marry you," Brenda replied happily. She knew that Jax would make her happy and that he would treat her right. She was ready to start that life with Jax. She just couldn't believe that things were happening this fast and that she wanted this. She never thought that would happen. She watched as Jax happily put the ring on her finger. She knew that this was the right thing to do. She had to try and forget Sonny. She just didn't how to do that. Sonny was still a big part of her.

TBC…