AN: Thank you so much for reviewing, and if you didn't, then PLEASE REVIEW Clare and her fiancé, from chapter one. I wasn't sure what to name him, but I think James fits him well enough.
"Ms. Edwards, your boyfriend is on line two" said the secretary.
"Thanks Dana." Clare said as she switched lines.
"Hey babe, what's up?"
"Oh nothing much, just wondering what time you finish work?" James replied. Clare could even hear the smile in his voice.
"5, why? What are you planning?" She asked with amusement.
"Just a special dinner; you me, and Le Alimentaire."
"Le Alimentaire? How prestigious! You sure you want to go to such a snooty restaurant?" Clare laughed.
"Yes, well, as snotty as it is, it is also very nice. I thought we deserve something nice." He said honestly.
"Okay, so I'll meet you back at the apartment at 5:30ish?"
"Yea sure, see you then." Smiling, Clare hung up the phone. There was something about today that seemed special. Clare just felt like something good was coming.
At 5:30 exactly, Clare walked in her apartment door. She placed her keys on the smooth wooden coffee table that sat on the wall next to the door; Clare immediately went to the couch and plopped down, closing her eyes for a brief nap. She hadn't been lying there long when James came in the door. He put his things next to her keys, and leaned over the couch. He kissed Clare's forehead, and she rolled over. He laughed. "Come on babe, our reservations are for 6:45, and it's a pretty fancy place, we should probably not be late." Clare gave one last groan, and reluctantly rolled off the couch to jump in the shower. When she was done, she dried her hair and put on a simple black dress, with pearl drop earrings. She put on her heals, and went to the foyer, where the man of the hour stood waiting for her.
"You look amazing," James said as he pulled her into an embrace and kissed her neck. Clare giggled.
"Come on, we'll be late." Clare said and headed out the door.
With a mixture of music from the radio and basic chatter on each other's day, the car seemed lively for two people. They were in between exchanges; Clare was tuning the radio looking for a good song. She stopped on one station that sounded promising. The voices were just finishing their conversation, and a new song could be heard in the back. Clare's face went pale and she immediately turned the dial when she realized what song it was.
"What? Don't like that song?" James said still bobbing his head to the screaming rock that was just playing. Not anymore Clare thought. No, I will not think about him, I'm with James now, who needs him anymore?
"Babe? Clare?" the concern in James voice brought Clare to.
"Sorry, lost in thought." Clare pushed him to the back of her mind, and there, she hoped, he would stay for the rest of the night.
"Are you done?" Said the waiter, pointing to their plates. James and Clare both mutter yes, and hand the man their plates. Clare, feeling James' gaze on her, turns to him with a smile.
"Clare, Can I ask you something?" James asked nervously.
"Anything." Clare said reaching across the table, rubbing his arm comfortingly. James held his breath.
"Youlovemeright?" he mumbled.
"What?" Clare laughed. James took a deep breath and tried again.
"You love me, right?"
"Of course, baby," Clare said taken back.
"Then why aren't we married?" James could see the shock on her face, so he continued. "Money's not the issue, we've been together long enough, we love each other. So what's keeping us?"
"What are you saying?" she barely whispered.
"I'm asking," He got out of his chair and went to her on one knee, "Clare Diana Edwards, will you marry me?" The entire restaurant was looking, not that Clare would notice. She just sat there staring at the ring. It was extravagant with its gold band and the many large diamonds, but that's not what stunned Clare. She was confused. She should have screamed yes by now, but the words wouldn't come. A lump was stuck in her throat.
"Honey?" James said worrily.
"I-" Clare hesitated a moment longer, but then swallowed the idea that held her from happiness. "Yes!" She cried. James jumped up to hug and kisses her, tears in their eyes. The entire restaurant explodes into applause. James slips on her ring, and the both can't help but smile.
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