Well, Here's the next chapter! It's now Moving day! Hope you enjoy this one! Please read AND review! Thanks!
About a month later, It was the big day! Moving day! Benny borrowed his dad's truck and loaded stuff into it. Brenda drove Benny's car which also was loaded to full capacity. Sally knew a guy who owned a BIG van so she recruited him. Once everything was loaded everyone who was helping with the move plus Rhoda and Joe and the twins all headed out of the city. About an hour later, they arrived at their destination. The twins were excited to see a swing in the back yard. Bridgid had come along to help with the kids during the move. She took them outside to play. The others which included, Sally, Suzie, Aurther, Mary, Ida, Marty, Brenda,Benny, and Gary as well as Rhoda and Joe, all picked rooms and started moving things in. Joe's friend Charlie had come too, but he wasn't much help. He kept trying to flirt with Sally.
"Rhoda. That chump won't leave me alone! How do I shake him?!", Sally finally asked. Rhoda thought for a moment.
"Well, Tell him you're dying! Or borrow Suzie's kids and convince him you're a mom. Either one of those things could turn Charlie off faster than a light switch!"
"Thanks,Rhoda!", Sally replied and picked a room as far from Charlie and Joe as she could get. Rhoda and Mary were setting up the twins room. Mary was unusually quiet and Rhoda asked,
"Something on your mind,Kid?"
"No. Well,yes. Rhoda, I think Steven's planning to propose soon!"
"Well,Mare, Don't you want that? I thought you loved Steven.", Rhoda replied. She'd met the man several times and really liked him. She thought he was good for her best friend. He was great with the twins as well. Mary looked at her friend and answered,
"I do. I really do. But marriage is a huge step. What if he wants me to give up my career? What if I'm not ready to be a wife? What if I can't make him happy?"
"Mary, Steven would be lucky to have you. You'll make a great wife and someday a mom! You already make him happy. But Listen, he hasn't proposed yet. Don't worry about anything untill it happens. You'll know in your heart what's best for you. When's the next date?"
"Tomorrow night. He's taking me to Tavern on the Green."
"Wow,Mare. That's big! He's up to something, That's for sure." Just then Steven came back in from helping with the garage, So the two women ended the conversation. Everyone worked to make the house a home for the rest of the day, then Ida and Marty took everyone out for dinner. When Rhoda and Joe got back home, It was late. They got the twins to bed then got ready themselves. The next day, they were going to look for a car. they'd need it for getting around the small suberb they now lived in. They'd take the train into the city, but around the town, it would be cheeper to have a car. It would also be nice for vacations. Steven did not propose to Mary on their date the next night. Neither did he propose the next date. Then, one cool fall evening in October, he took her to The Sign of the Dove. He ordered wine and a special steak dinner for two. They started with a salad, then enjoyed their main courses. When dessert came, Mary noticed something shiney sticking out of hers. She looked up at Steven, who took her hand and said,
"Mary, I have something I want to ask you."
Yeah, I know! It's really short! I'm really tired tonight! I also wanted to end on a cliff hanger. What do you guys think Mary's answer will be. For that Matter, What's the question? LOL! I promise a longer chapter on Friday! Remember, ALL reviews are MUCH appreciated! Please don't forget! Thanks! Catch ya later!
