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Chapter 2: YES!

Annabel's POV

"Hello to you too" Owen murmured against my lips.

"Where have you been Owen? The house feels empty without you. I feel lonely." I said as Owen led us to the couch. Cuddling next to Owen I leaned my head against his shoulder and entwined our fingers.

"The reason I've been out for so long is a secret you will soon find out. So be patient."

"When will I find out?"

"Soon… actually tonight, so go get ready cause you have an hour, don't make us late, and wear something fancy!" Owen yelled as I jumped from him lap and ran up the stairs to get ready. An hour later I made my entrance down the stairs wearing a long blue strapless gown with my long hair curled down and some blue heels.

"Wow" Owen smiled brightly. Now it was my turn to be speechless; he wore a nice tux with a blue tie with his hands behind his back.

"Is this too fancy? How did you know I was going to wear blue?" I asked laughing while I fixed the ruffles of my dress.

"I guessed and you look perfect," in awe he magically pulled a rose behind his back.

"Thank you" Sniffing the rose I played with the petals.
"Ready Owen?"

"Yeah, do you mind if I put a blind fold on you?" Owen asked.

"Why do I need a blind fold? It's not like were going somewhere secret where nobody is."

"Suurree, yep no where by ourselves…But this date is supposed to be a surprise. You don't want to spoil the surprise…right?"

Battling with myself one side anxiously wondered what the surprise was while the other side asked if I didn't put the blind fold, would I hurt Owens feelings and spoil the night? Yes.

"Alright but if I fall or anything it's your head." I warned. Heading toward the car I waited for Owen to buckle my seatbelt and turned the radio on before the blindfold covered my face. Then like fate the song changed from Maroon Five to Jenny Reef singing 'Whatever'.

"Don't you dare change the station Owen" I said giggling.

"But my ear I'm going to become deaf! After all these months' people still play this song. Unbelievable" he muttered.
"The thing is, Owen, this song reminds me of the time I met your sister, and all the times we spent together."

He stayed silent for while, having flashbacks maybe? I did. Every one of his kisses, comments, jokes and memories replayed in my head.

"We're here" Owen stated.

Taking my seat-belt off I got out of the car and stayed put until Owen came over with and lead the way. The terrain was rocky; I eventually wobbled in my high heels and told Owen "why didn't you tell me we were going to go someplace rocky? A warning is nice you know"

"Fine next time I'll tell you okay" Sweeping me off my feet he carried me bridal style.

"Put me down Owen! I feel ridiculous." Swinging my legs I tried to get out of his grasp but he's to strong so I gave up. When Owen gently placed me down the ground changed to wood. Hmm ...where could we be? Feeling Owen come behind, his breath on my neck I felt him untying the blind fold. Opening my eyes I saw the beach in front of my eyes, the summer wind blowing my hair and the… wood? Well there was a wooden platform in the middle of the sand where a table for two was placed. The table had candles and nice blue table cloth with wine glasses and a bottle of Champaign. The whole border of the floor had lights that lit as the sun began to set.

"Owen this is beautiful!" wrapping my arms around him I gave him a soft kiss in the cheek.

"Not as beautiful as you" he mockingly teased. Laughing I walked over to the table and Owen politely held the chair out for me.

"I can't believe this! How did you manage to plan this?"

"In the mornings at the radio show, with the help of Rolly and Clarke" explaining he pulled out the courses of food from under the table. We sat there in peace, eating our dinner, lost in each others eyes. This day couldn't get any better. Finishing our dinners Owen asked "Do you want to go for a walk?"

"Sure. But not with these shoes."

"Placing the shoes on the wood we walked hand in hand until we stopped. Owen turned to face me wearing a loving expression got down on one knee!

"Annabel Green I loved you from the moment you sat down on the wall at school every day. You are my precious treasure. I can't live without you. Will you do the honors of marrying me?"

Speechless I waited a moment as I processed this in my head. I pinched myself to see if this was real.

I screamed to the world "YES!"

Sweeping me into his arms, Owen spun me around in circles and gave me a kiss full of passion.

"I love you" we murmured at the same time. Tears leaked out of my eyes. Today is the best day EVER!