I am so sorry for not updating. I know how annoying it is waiting for an author to update their story - I get frustrated too. But honestly, my life is the busiest (yet greatest) it has ever been. I have exams (which are over), coursework (which is still coming), revising (which will always be there), friends (oh come on their a good thing) and a boyfriend (he enjoys taking my time up) - there's so much going on in my life right now, that I'm writing with every chance I get so it ends up I'm writing a part each week, so most of it seems weird.
I really didn't want to start this chapter again, and I'm not completely happy with it - but I felt like I owed you guys something. It's pretty short, but I'm hoping to have some free time over the weekend to write the next chapter.
Please understand that if I had all the time in the world, I would be writing chapters by the hour.
And also - it's my birthday today! So make me feel like I'm not the worst updater ever, and wish my happy birthday ahaha! I've had an amazing day. Anyway, enjoy the chapter!
Chapter Eleven – For The Second Time In My Life
Miley threw open her and Nick's hotel room door, and rushed in. Days had passed and the two of them had finally arrived in Barbados for their 'escape from reality' vacation. She gasped, and then threw herself onto the humongous bed. "Oh this is like heaven."
Nick chuckled, as he closed the door behind them. "Impressive." He nodded, and then joined Miley on the bed. He sighed, rolled over, and then slipped his arms round her waist. "I wish we could spend the whole weekend like this – but unfortunately I planned a few things."
"That's fine – we can always stay this way for now." She smirked, tickling the back of his hand. "Then we can go explore."
"Sure, sure."
..HM
"It feels weird here, y'know – without Nick and Miley." Joe announced, as he sat in a booth in Lilly's restaurant with Sophia, Kevin and their daughter Alice.
"I guess, but they deserve the holiday – and besides Nick is so proposing to her this weekend!" Kevin announced excitedly. "Finally our little brother is back in the race."
"What race? The race is over." Joe told him. "Anyway I think we should throw them like, a surprise engagement party or something."
"Any excuse for a party.." Kevin muttered under his breath.
"I think it's a pretty good idea, we could do it here – just a small party for when they come back. And besides you and Lilly will be off on your honeymoon soon so it's not as if we can do it after the wedding." Sophia nodded.
"Did I just hear Joe suggest another party?" Lilly asked, rolling her eyes, and she walked over to the booth they were sitting at.
"Yup." Joe smiled proudly. "We can throw Nick and Miley an engagement party here when they come back."
Lilly thought about it for a second then nodded enthusiastically. "Sure thing – but Sophia this is all on you, I still have a wedding to plan!"
"Got it. And what about Nora and Oliver – they just got engaged? It could be a joint one!"
..HM
Miley gasped as she looked down at the view below her. "It's beautiful!" She yelled, not knowing if Nick could head her over the wind.
He laughed, looking down to see himself. "It really is." He agreed. He'd booked himself and Miley into a paragliding session, and they were currently 'flying' over the oceans in the Bahamas'.
"How did you organise all this without me finding out?" Miley asked.
"It wasn't as hard as you'd think it would be – and trust me, I have plenty more surprises." Nick smirked, and then reached as far as he could to kiss Miley on the cheek. "I love you."
Miley's face burst into a huge smile. "I love you too Nick."
Later that evening, Miley was lying across their huge bed in their hotel room, as Nick was on the phone. She laid there quietly, listening to Nick's soft voice.
"It's all okay?" He asked, a little bit of worry noticeable in his voice. Miley sat up, wondering what he was talking about. "Okay that's great – thank you so much, I'll phone back sooner to the time." He hung up, and then smiled effortlessly to Miley.
"What was all that about?" She asked curiously, walking over to him, then sitting herself on his lap.
Nick shook his head. "Just work, checking with me about a new artist and her recording time – it's all fine." Nick lied smoothly, happy to see that Miley was buying it.
"Oh good. But you shouldn't really be worrying about work right now.." Miley smirked, shifting so that she was now directly facing Nick, her legs wrapped round his waist. "You're on vacation.."
"Mhm.." Nick murmured, closing his eyes and letting his head rest onto the back of the sofa. "As much as I'd love for us to stay like this right now, and it is so incredibly tempting – but I have one last surprise for the day."
Miley groaned dramatically. "And then we can come back here and do whatever we want?" Miley smiled sweetly.
"Within reason." Nick told her, lifting up his hand to show his purity ring, then gently tugged her purity necklace.
"Of course." Miley winked, then got up. "What am I dressing up for?"
"Dinner." Nick informed her.
..HM
"Congratulations – I haven't been able to see you guys to tell you it personally!" Kevin grinned happily, as Oliver and Nora walked through the door – Sophia had invited them over for dinner that night.
"Thanks, I think the initial shock is over now – and we're both pretty excited about it now." Oliver smiled, staring lovingly into Nora's eyes.
"That's awesome man, you're going to be great parents." Kevin told him, leading them into the living room where Alice was sat on the floor playing with her dolls.
"Wow, she's grown so much in so little time!" Nora exclaimed, then rushed over to her, and picked her up. "Hello Alice!" She greeted happily, smiling from ear to ear.
"I know, she's definitely taking more after Sophia right now." Kevin said proudly, watching his daughter interact with Nora. "So when can we expect to hear wedding bells for you two?"
"Pretty soon – we want to get married before the baby comes, and Nora would prefer to actually fit into a dress.. Were thinking of just having a small ceremony." Oliver explained.
"Oh hey guys!" Sophia exclaimed as she came through into the living room, not expecting her guests to have arrived yet. "Sorry but dinner might take a bit longer, I've been a little bit behind today." She said, flustering with her hair.
"You look fine." Kevin reassured her, kissing her forehead softly. "Actually you look beautiful."
..HM
"I can't believe you done all this." Miley told Nick, still not getting over the fact he'd organised them to have their meal beside the dolphin pool.
Nick's attention was fully on the dolphins, as they glided through the water. "Mmm." He smiled.
Miley gently pushed her plate forward. "Tonight was amazing Nick, seriously – this whole thing, I love you."
Nick placed his hand over Miley's, and squeezed it. "I love you too, and trust me – it was no big deal, but I've got more."
"More surprises?" Miley asked, her head following Nick's moving body. He walked over to her, and helped her out of her seat then walked her over to the edge of the pool. "I packed a bikini for you – go change."
Miley's mouth dropped open. "Were going swimming?"
"With the dolphins." Nick smiled.
Miley's eyes shut, and a small smile appeared on her face. "I love you so much – your way to good to me."
Nick softly kissed her on the forehead, then whispered in her ear. "You deserve all the goodness I can give. I love you too, promise."
Miley giggled, then rushed off to get changed into her bathing suit – as Nick done the same. Just ten minutes later, they stood at the edge of the pool once more, the shallow water just touching their feet.
"Shouldn't there be a trainer here?" Miley asked, a little bit worried.
"Their inside, I promised them we wouldn't go in far until I called them." Nick reassured her.
"So when are you going to call them?" She asked casually.
"I have something important to do first." Nick told her, then reached into the pocket of his swimming trunks. "I love you so much Miley, I don't even understand the love I hold for you – it's too powerful. You're everything to me, and I couldn't bear to lose you again. I want to be with you forever, I have to be with you forever. There's no question about it. So, for the second time in my life – Miley will you marry me?" Nick asked, his knees sinking to the ground.
Miley just stared at him, and the ring in the box. It was the same one, the same one from all those years. It was still as beautiful as she could remember – it had the same sparkle. "Yes." She whispered.
Nick immediately got up, a grin spreading over his face. Miley threw her arms round him, Nick naturally letting his arms tangle them self around her waist.
"I love you Nick Gray – and I know I tell you it all the time, but I do. I really do." Miley told him sincerely.
"I know you do. And I know I love you back – just as much and more." He smiled, then let his arms fall to his side. "Now, are you ready to swim with these babies?"
FYI, Miley is not going to wear the ring while swimming - she shall leave it in the box, in a bag, safely dry hahaha.
What did you think? Did I do the proposal justice? Probably not, it was kinda rushed - hopefully you guys liked it though.
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