Pretty Little Lives- Chapter 3

** THE ANNIVERSARY- WEDNESDAY **

MIKE's POV:

I woke up without Nichole by my side, it was our 6th anniversary today, the day I ask Nichole to marry me. I got up and took a shower, my parents were both out of town at a conference so our anniversary dinner was being held at my house. I went into Aria's old room and got the ring, from her left ski boot. Aria, Ezra and I were going shopping this morning, even though I had bought Nichole the ring, she still needed a present. I went and got changed into some skinnys and a t-shirt. I went downstairs and grabbed my house keys and car keys, I went over to Nichole's and gave her the keys as she said that she wanted to set up for tonight. I got in my car and drove to the mall where I was meeting my sister and Ezra. I saw them stood by the coffee shop with Penny in her stroller. We walked over to 'Forever 21' because Aria said that every woman appreciates a new top or jacket. She eventually decided that I should get her a pair of boots that Aria said she had saw her try on the other day. We then walked over to the florist and I bought her a small (ish) bouquet of roses. Aria then walked me over to 'Bed Bath and Beyond' and we spent over $200 on all the extras we needed including towels, tooth brush holders, towel racks, draws for in the bathroom, bedding for 2 bedrooms plus spares, pillows, the duvets themselves, cutlery, a few things for Penny and quite a bit more. Nichole might not be too happy, but you can't just spend $30 dollars when you get in the store. We drove everything over to the flat and then went our separate ways. I went home and took over the bouquet and boots to Nichole. She smiled when she saw them and gave me a quite heated kiss once she returned from the kitchen. I was meeting up with the old lacrosse team so it gave Nic time to set up at mine. I went to my house quickly to grab my old varsity jacket, and then drove to my old high school, I hadn't stepped foot on those steps since I ran down them with Nic. It was our graduation ceremony and we couldn't wait to get out. We went for a meal with the girls, Toby, Caleb and Ezra straight after the ceremony. I put on my old varsity jacket rather than the jacket that I was wearing, I grabbed my phone and went inside. I saw Noel and the others and smiled, Noel shouted 'Montgomery! Last as usual, dude.' He came up and performed the handshake we had when we were still in high school. We all chatted and then the old cheer leaders got here, one of them being Mona. I tried to avoid her as much as I could and it worked. When the meet up was over, I went home and showered then put on a dress shirt, some black skinny jeans and a waist coat and grabbed the ring box to put in my pocket. Whatever she was cooking smelt good. I think Toby said it was lasagne.

I looked at myself in the mirror and smiled. I knew what she would say, we're both head over heels for each other. I heard Nichole shout my name and I ran downstairs, she told me to wait in the living room, so I did. I heard the clack of her heels from where I was sitting about 20 minutes later, she must be ready. She came downstairs with her hair in loose curls, a stunning red thigh length skater dress with black stilettos. She wandered back off into the kitchen and called me over for dinner, I loved how she was taking power of tonight, but I couldn't decide wether to propose before or after. She told me that she loves me and then started to eat, so I abruptly decided to do so after dinner. I got up to get the wine and poured us both a glass. We finished eating about 10 minutes after, I got up and did the dishes and then got down on one knee,. She put one hand over her mouth and smiled. 'Nichole Anne Cavanaugh, will you give me the honour and make me the happiest man alive, and marry me?' She looked at me still in awe, 'YES!' . She got up and I put the ring on her finger, I then pulled her into a kiss and she put her hands on my jawline. We finished dessert, tidied the dining room up and then went over to the family room to watch a film. The film finished at around 11pm and we went upstairs, Nichole and I weren't big lovers of 'that' so we didn't. I went downstairs to make Nichole a green tea to calm her excitement down, and as I was coming up the stairs I heard her on a call with the girls telling them all about it. I came in and passed her the mug. She smiled at me when she had put her phone on the bedside table. I went on Facebook and updated my relationship to 'Engaged to Nichole Cavanaugh'.

** THURSDAY MORNING **

NICHOLE's POV:

I woke up and saw Mike to my left and the ring on my finger, then smiled to myself. I got up and took a shower and changed out of my pyjama's into a white top, a pair of patterned capris and some white 6inch wedges. I put my hair into a pony tail and put a pair of sneakers in my bag. I woke Mike up by putting my cold hand on his back. He woke up quite quickly, and kissed me when he did, 'Good Morning fiancé,' I replied with 'Good morning hunk' it was 9am and Toby was bringing his truck over at 9:30. Mike took a quick shower and put on some shorts a low hung black shirt with some converse. I went downstairs to grab a quick cup of coffee and then Mike came down and told me about how Aria dragged him into 'Bed, Bath and Beyond' and somehow ended up spending somewhat over $200, I didn't mind as long as it was all organised at the flat, Toby was coming with us and helping us build everything and put it all where it belonged. Spencer and Hanna were coming over too along with Caleb too, for extra hands to help.

I heard Toby's car horn, Mike grabbed my rucksack, I changed into my converse and started to help Mike and Toby move the flat pack furniture to the back of Toby's truck, the assembled furniture was already at the flat, in the correct rooms. When we arrived Mike and Toby started to carry things upstairs and Caleb, Hanna and Spencer were across the street just getting out of the car, Caleb and Spencer started to grab something else and Hanna and I grabbed the current last piece and carried it inside. Toby was ironically refurbishing the apartment above the brew so him and Spencer would be staying there until it's complete. Hanna and Caleb lived in one of the houses around the block. When Hanna and I arrived upstairs Toby was rushing around collecting his tools. Hanna, Spencer and I went to set up things like the towels Mike had bought yesterday, when we took a break we sat on the couch that had already been delivered and Hanna tugged at my hand to see the ring, it wasn't as big as hers, but her and Caleb earned a lot more, plus Mike and I had just bought a house.

Once we finished our coffee; Spencer and I went to get the rest of the flat pack items from Mike's garage. It took us about 30 minutes to jam it all in, and then we drove back. I was hoping to be moved in by Friday; and that could be a possibility now. It took another 4 1/2 hours to get EVERYTHING done. The curtains were up, the kitchen was complete, the bathroom was polished, the bedrooms were pristine, and the family room was exquisite. We decided to go for a meal, so we called Emily, Paige, Aria, Ezra and Alison, and decided to meet at 'The Grille'. We'd finished up the meal, Toby drove us back home and I decided to help Mike pack his things up, for storage and the new house. After an hour or two, Mike helped me do the same, I bubble wrapped all the family pictures and ones of me and my mother. I grabbed my old yearbook and put it in the box too along with a wooden box with little messages, presents or cards that my mother or Toby gave to me. I picked up the card from the year she died and a tear dropped into my chest, Mike came over and wrapped his arms around me and rested his jaw on the top of my head. We finished packing after 3 hours and fell asleep watching a film downstairs.

**FRIDAY MORNING**

MIKE's POV:

Nichole and I were moving in properly today, so Toby was helping us carry boxes over. I woke up after Nichole and was bombarded with the smell of coffee and bacon. We had decided that we were having both of our parents over tonight, along won't Toby, Spencer, Aria and Ezra. I finished eating and took the plates downstairs to clean up. I took a quick shower and changed into a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Nichole had found my hoodie from yesterday and put it on with a pair of ripped black skinny jeans, a white tank top, a pair of converse and put her hair into a pony tail without brushing it. Toby came after we had drank our 2nd cup of coffee and we packed up the truck with boxes. We took the first load to the house and Toby went back to get the second load. Nichole and I started to put pictures and boxes on the shelves around the house, she filled up her side of the wardrobe first and then unpacked all mine, I decided to make myself useful and put all the shoes in the cabinet and put the bedding on the beds. It took around 3 hours but it all looked great. Toby gave us a ride to output old houses and we collected the cars, coats, shoes and other things we might ha ex needed to take to the old house. We decided that I would have my car on the drive way rather than in the garage, because I usually would leave before Nichole. We hung up our coats and put the rest of our shoes away and went to the store to get groceries, toiletries and random things you always pick up.