Chapter 9
A year later…
Francesca sat at her desk smiling thinking back over the year that past. On this date last year Fraser asked her out for the first time. Fraser was the only man who ever treated with respect. Everyone who she ever went out with before expected her to dress like a tart and to be easy. Francesca was a lady in her heart. Fraser treated her like a princess. Francesca never knew what to expect each day often out of the blue flowers would turn up in her locker or on her desk even in her pigeon hole. If it wasn't flowers it would be hand carved Disney figurines so perfectly detailed.
Francesca picked up one her favourite. It was a princess with her face with the words, 'Beautiful', carved into its base.
While gazing at the photos that donned her desk of the trips they had taken. She couldn't believe that anyone could have such a magical smile as the one her Ben owned. She felt truly lucky that she was the one who got to see it the most.
A deliveryman approached her desk, "Excuse me are you Miss Veccico"?
Francesca looked up and it was their regular deliveryman and knew he knew who she was, "Yes sir I'm Miss Veccico what can I do for you"?
The deliveryman threw his eyes to heaven, "Sap I swear that Mountie spoils you rotten".
Francesca signed for her long box, "Thanks Dave".
Dave smiled happily at Francesca, "Your welcome and happy anniversary Frannie".
Francesca was clutching her box, "Thank you".
Dave left laughing he loved those two. He knew that they had a very happy relationship and that it would be a long and happy one.
Opening the box Francesca's eyes filled with tears of happiness. Inside were twelve hand carved roses each one a different colour and each one with a poem on each petal. It was the most beautiful gift she'd ever gotten.
Taking the note out it read:
Francesca my love
Thank you for the best year of my life.
You have made me the happiest man on the planet.
You filled my life with love and laughter.
You make me a better person for just been you.
I look forward to many more years of happiness with you
Love yours forever
Ben
Xxx
Ray could see that Francesca had tears in hr eyes so went to see if she was ok. Only when he got to her desk he saw why.
Ray sat on the edge of her desk, "So Frannie Frase at it again huh"?
Holding a rose up for Ray to see, "Ya aren't they beautiful Ray. Can you believe it has been a year already"?
Picking up each rose Ray could see how much love had gone into making each one, "He really dose love you doesn't he"?
Francesca gushed, "Ya and I feel the same way for him".
Fraser sat at his desk looking at his watch thinking, 'Francesca should be getting her flowers by now. I hope that she likes them'.
Turnbull entered Fraser's office, "Sir you have a delivery".
Fraser nodded, "Thank you Turnbull".
Turnbull placed the box on Fraser's desk and left.
Fraser knew who it was from and smiled at the contents. It had bark tea pemmican and maple candies all the tastes of home.
Fraser picked up the note inside:
My dearest Ben
Ben I can't believe it's a year already.
And what a year it has been I couldn't have dreamed of a better one.
Ben you filled my life with love a love I never knew that I could have.
You make me feel safe and independent and whole.
You let me make mistakes and never make fun at for them and you never let me down.
I'll love you forever.
Yours forever love
Francesca
Xxxx
Fraser smiled and patted his coat pocket. Tonight was going to be a special night.
Francesca was only working the morning shift as she arranged to meet up with Helen for a pampering session to prepare for their dates tonight. Like Francesca and Fraser it was an anniversary for herself and Ray they were very excited as to what they would do for it.
Francesca and Helen got ready together as the boys were picking them up together. They were having a double date of sorts. Even though it was a double date they had arranged separate tables but they would be dancing all together.
Francesca checked herself out in the mirror. She wore the dress that she wore on their very first date remembering his eyes lit up when he saw her in it, "How do I look"?
Helen smiled sweetly, "Perfect Frannie Ben will be very pleased".
Francesca looked Helen up and down as she twirled around, "You look beautiful Ray will be weak at the knees".
Both started laughing they were acting like giddy school girls going to prom, broken out of the laughter by the knock on the door they were waiting for.
Opening the door a driver stood, "A car for Miss Veccico and a Miss Fraser".
The driver led the two ladies to a stretch limo were they were met by two very nervous looking men.
Francesca kissed Fraser's cheek, "Hiya Ben you look very handsome".
Fraser blushed, "Thank you kindly you look very beautiful Francesca".
Helen couldn't take her eyes off Ray as he was the most handsome man she'd ever known, "You look very handsome Ray".
Ray turned red to the tips of his ears, "T-thank you, you look very beautiful Helen".
They boys had two tables set up in the park with soft lighting and the music was very romantic which created a perfect setting.
Fraser sat across from Francesca lost in her eyes. She was the most beautiful and kind hearted women he'd ever known.
Fraser gathered strength it was now or never, "Francesca I-I just wanted to know thank you for the best year of my life. I've never felt love so strong and as complete as it has been with you. And I would love to feel and have that for the rest of my life. So Francesca would you do me the honour and privilege of marrying me"?
Francesca's mouth hung wide open and her eyes wide as she looked from Fraser's eyes to the ring that he was holding.
Francesca's breath caught as she spoke, "Oh my god yes, yes, yes, yes Ben I'd be honoured yes". Francesca kissed Fraser deeply as he put the ring on her finger.
Ray and Helen were lost in their own world enjoying each others company and as always conversation flowed freely.
Ray was getting nervous as he and Fraser were going to pop the question at the same time so Ray watched for Fraser's cue and saw it as Fraser tapped his glass.
Ray took in a steeling breath and a long drink of his drink.
Ray met Helen's eyes, "Helen I love you and I have done from the second I saw you. Ever since you come into my life I began to live again. You make me feel like a better person. I'd love to know if you would give me the pleasure of your hand in marriage".
Helen's eyes filled with tears of pure joy and happiness, "Ray I oh Ray yes oh a thousand times yes. I love you so, so very much Ray".
At the same time Ray heard Frannie say yes to Fraser. Both men's eyes met and they could see the happiness pour out of each others.
Francesca and Helen ran to each other showing off their rings talking excitedly and already planning a double wedding.
Ray bumped shoulders with Fraser, "So we're going to be family Frase"?
Fraser nodded as he watches the two girls so happy, "Ray I couldn't have picked a finer man for Helen. I'm proud to have you in our family".
Ray ducked his head and blushed, "Really"?
Fraser hugged Ray unexpectedly, "Really Ray".
Ray laughed, "Buddy I think our girls are already planning a double wedding there"?
Fraser was still looking at the happy pair, "I can't think of a better wedding Ray. We got engaged together why not get married together and share our special day".
Ray agreed, "I feel the same way Frase".
Now mischievous Ray shot a sideways glance at Fraser as a smile tugged the corner of his lips, "All you have to do now is tell Veccico".
Fraser pulled a face, "Oh dear".
Later that night after they danced the night away Fraser stood with Francesca on her door step.
Francesca's voice was dreamy, "I can't believe we are going to be married Ben".
Francesca kissed him deeply, "I can't wait for that day. I love you so much".
Fraser kissed her back with such passion, "I'm counting the days".
Francesca headed in home dreaming of what their wedding night would be. It would be their first time together and it would be more perfect to wait more special somehow.
Ray led Helen home hand in hand. Ray would say what he had to say while he could. As he knew Fraser would be home soon. As Helen lived with him so he needed to speak now.
Ray took Helen's hand in his, "Thank you Helen. Thank you for loving me despite my faults. Thank you for been you and thank you for saying yes. I've never felt love this strong and I can't wait to be a Fraser and I can' wait to spend my life with you".
Helen ran her fingers through Ray's hair, "Your welcome Ray. Ray you have no faults your perfect. You're my perfect wonderful loveable Ray. I can't wait to be a Kowalski and to spend my life with you Ray".
Francesca and Helen lay in their beds dreaming that their men were sent from Heaven just like a fairytale and they were the princesses.
Unknown to them both Ray and Fraser were dreaming a similar dream lucky and loved by their gifts sent by god.
The End
Thank you for reading. Please feel free to review i love to get them. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
