5 months later

Oliver had been sending flowers to Felicity for 5 months, and she still hadn't said anything to him about them. He still hadn't left a card with them. After the whole fiasco with Ray and the project, everything seemed to have settled down and they had dated very successfully after that. He had moved in with her to her townhouse, Duke was now back with them being extremely well behaved. Thea had moved out once she got back from Europe with Roy and was living with him and they had gotten engaged.

He was happy for his little sister, but he was still cautious about the relationship because she was still so young. Thea had told him they were going to wait many years before getting married so he had nothing to worry about. Everything seemed perfect, and tonight's date was going to be a special one.

. . .

"Hi, mom, can you tell me what happened to Felicity's ring?"

"Oh hi honey. Why do you ask?"

"well, I just want to know so that when the time comes I can give it back to her. I want to be able to have it now to hold onto"

"that is a wonderful idea. About a year after you disappeared she came to me and asked me to put it back in the vault for safe keeping. I think it was more to do with it reminding her of heart ache, but I did what I asked. I am actually on my way there now to grab some earrings for a fundraiser tonight. Would you like me to bring it home for you?"

"YES! Thank you. I would just like to have it here with me until I feel it is the right time"

"ok dear, I will see you in about an hour"

. . .

Felicity had received the most beautiful bouquet of red roses. She normally hated roses, but today felt different. She and Oliver had gotten back to the way things were before the accident, and she had never been happier. For some reason all she kept thinking about today was how he had asked her to marry him the first time.

He had rented out an entire restaurant on New Years Eve. There was a champagne bottle in an ice chest beside the table. The lights were dimmed low, and the food was already on the table. It had been 5 course meal with chocolate soufflé and a grand marnier fancy coffee with loads of whip. He had told her how much he loved her and couldn't wait to spend the rest of his life with her, when something had caught her eye. It was a massive ring, right on top of her soufflé.

Why of all days was she thinking about that today? She had thought about it before, sure, but not this much in one day. She was about to leave for the day when her EA Bonnie handed her a card.

"Ms. Smoak this came with flowers with an instruction to give it to you as you were leaving"

"Thank you Bonnie. Have a good weekend. See you Monday"

Felicity opened the card

You would think after all these months sending you flowers, you would have at least mentioned them

She let out a laugh. Then she noticed another card inside the small envelope

Ps. I was the one who sent you flowers in high school

She had a hunch that it had been him. But she wasn't sure. She remembered how she got flowers every Friday and how secretive Sara and Oliver were. How she got mad at Sara, how she told Oliver she liked someone but they liked didn't like her. It all made sense now. Sara had been trying to get them together the whole time. How could she have been so dumb. She shook her head while walking to her car in the underground while laughing to herself.

All Felicity wanted to do was get home, have a shower and get ready for her date. She had even left the office a couple hours earlier than usual. Something caught her eye while she was almost at her car.

A town car had pulled up and the driver had gotten out. Reached out his hand and asked her to come with him. He stated that Mr. Queen had ordered the car service for her and was to take here wherever she wanted to go. She was stunned. She was only going home; she didn't need a town car. She got into the back seat and sitting there, was Thea, massive smile on her face.

"I was told I could go wherever I wanted, but I see that wont be the case" she let out a small giggle

"You are correct. Oliver asked me to help get you ready for tonight. He said he wanted it to be a night you would never forget"

"hmm, well then. Where to first?"

Felicity just knew to go along with whatever Thea and Oliver had planned. There were many times in the past he would send a limo or car before a date and take her to a spa, or to get a certain outfit he had picked out. So it didn't seem weird to her. It actually seemed quite normal.

"First stop the spa. Were going to get you a massage, and then a nice mani pedi that I have already picked out the colours for. Then while you are there you will get your hair and make up done" the brunette said excitedly.

As the girls pulled up to the spa the driver stepped out and walked them to the door. Thea marched up to the front desk.

"Queen for 2"

"Right this way, your room is ready Ms. Queen, Ms. Smoak" the redhead at the front desk then took them to a private room at the back of the spa. There were 2 massage tables side by side, 2 reclining chairs and a changing room off to the side. Felicity had been in this room before many times, always with Thea. They had many girls days here over the last 5 years and Thea would always bring her here before an event or holiday.

A couple of hours had passed and they were just starting on make up. The girls were offered a glass of champagne to which Felicity passed on.

"Um, Lis, you never turn down champagne. OMG you're pregnant aren't you?" she squealed

"No I'm not pregnant I just don't want to get drunk before the date that's all" she said nervously

"uh huh, sure. Whatever but when I do find out you are pregnant I'm totally gonna tell everyone I knew first"

"whatever you say" she laughed but felt she needed to change the subject "Thea that massage was heavenly. I really want to come here everyday and have that done. And the colour you picked out for my nail polish. LOVE IT! What made you pick that colour?" she asked

"well, it will go perfect with the dress I bought for you earlier today" she said smirking at the blonde

"oh you bought me a dress did you? Well what does it look like?"

"you will have to wait till your hair is done, but I brought it here so you can get ready and then go straight to your date"

"wow, you have thought of everything haven't you….so I'm sure Oliver has told you about this date, so spill it speedy"

"my lips are sealed. Lets just say you will be extremely happy"

While Felicity was at work earlier that day Oliver was putting the finishing touches on his date with her tonight. He wanted it to be special. He wanted it to romantic. He used to take her on dates like this all the time, but tonight he needed it to go perfect. With Thea's help he had planned to get her to take her to get pampered so he could prepare and set up what he needed to. And so that he could get ready himself. And since they lived together he didn't want her to see how dressed up he was getting, or how nervous he was.

He was checking the time on his phone when a text came through.

Just finished at the spa, OMG, thank you so much. I am so excited for tonight I love you – F

He decided not to respond as he knew he would break and need to see her. Need to see how she looked and he knew that if he saw her before the date he would just march her to their bedroom and they wouldn't be leaving. Not seeing her till the last minute meant that he could maintain some control over the evening and execute his plan.

It was 10 mins till Felicity was set to arrive at the mansion. He had planned the date to take place there. He had gotten Raisa to make a 5 course meal and had transformed the dining room into his own personal restaurant. He was so proud of himself for pulling this off, and for no one mentioning this to her. One mention and it wouldn't have worked.

Oliver was waiting at the front door when he saw the town car pull up. He walked up to the door, and out came Felicity. She was wearing her hair pinned to one side, in soft curls. Her make up was a smoky eye and a bright red lip. But when saw the dress, he almost lost his mind. Her dress was fitted to perfection showing off her curves. It was emerald green with black lace overlay, it had a sweetheart neckline with lace cap sleeves, and the length. Oh he loved the length. It came halfway on her thigh. Why did he pick the mansion he wondered to himself. This was a bad idea. But he resisted his urges because he needed to actually have this date.

"Hi" she said while getting out the car"

"Hi yourself. You look stunning. You are so beautiful Felicity"

"you don't look so bad yourself there mister"

He was wearing a grey suit with a white button down and a tie Thea had picked out. Emerald Green. Now he knew why she wanted him to wear that colour. He took her hand to steady her as she stepped out and onto the gravel driveway. He pulled her into him and placed his hands on her cheeks. He only had to bend his neck a little in order to meet her lips. She had grabbed his waist and was pulling him in tighter. He gave her a passionate kiss before pulling away.

"So I guess you know now that the date is here" he said with a chuckle "I just wanted somewhere private and somewhere we wouldn't be interrupted"

"oh….. what are you planning on doing to me during dinner Mr. Queen?" she laughed.

He led her to the dining room without answering, and she stopped in the doorway. The entire dining room had been set up with strings of lights, the massive table that was normally there was gone, and in its place a small round table. There was an ice chest next to the table with a bottle of champagne, and dinner was already of on the table.

"you think of everything don't you? How did I get so lucky to have you fall in love me Oliver?"

"I think you mean; how did I get so lucky for you to fall in love with me?" he couldn't help but feel cheesy, but it was the truth. He honestly didn't know what she had seen in him all those years ago.

"oooo so cheesy. You must be so proud of yourself for that line hey" they both laughed.

He led her to the table and pulled out her seat. When she was seated he pushed it in for her and kissed her temple. He offered her a glass a champagne, which she refused. He was puzzled, but decided not to press any further. They chatted with each other about work, and Thea's engagement, and about buying a better bigger home through the first 4 courses of dinner.

Felicity was beyond happy. She couldn't think of anything that could top the happiness she was feeling during this date with Oliver. Until desert was set in front of her.

"Is this…"

"Chocolate soufflé" they said in unison

"Oliver, the last time you gave me this type of desert you were proposing" she said sounding anxious.

As she was talking he had gotten out of his chair and walked over to her left side. He got down on one knee. She looked over to what he was doing and she gasped, her hand shot up to her mouth and it looked like she was in shock. He grabbed her left hand in his.

"Felicity Megan Smoak, from the moment I saw you walking the halls at Starling Academy I knew that you were going to change my life. I knew that one day you were going to be mine. That one day I would be yours. When I proposed last time we promised to spend the rest of our lives together, and that as long as we were alive we would be together and we would never let the other go. We may have taken a detour but you were always in my heart. You were the reason I survived after the accident, the reason I was able to make it home. You were in my dreams every night telling me to hold on, reassuring me that one day I would make it back to you so that we could get married, and have children, and grow old together. And I did. I made it back to you, so here I am, again, asking you….."

"YES YES YES, I will marry you" she said excitedly

"Well technically I haven't asked you yet" he chuckled

"Oh, right, sorry, go on"

"Will you make me that happiest man in the world and do me the honour of being my wife?" while sliding on her tear drop emerald diamond engagement ring

"now can I say it?" she laughed "Of course I will Oliver. I love you so much. Oh, and I have something to tell you. It may not be the best time, or it may actually be the absolute best time. So you know how I wasn't drinking tonight? Well I'm preg…"

"you're pregnant!? Felicity that is amazing news! When did you….."

"I found out this morning actually. Thea suspected when I didn't drink the champagne at the spa but….."

Oliver grabbed her up out of the chair and placed one hand on her cheek and one on her stomach. He leaned in giving her a passionate kiss. She kissed him back with just as much as he was giving her. He never thought that he would be getting engaged and finding out they were going to parents on the same night, but it was happening. He couldn't have been happier. Now all he wanted to do was take her upstairs and make love to his fiancé. But that had to wait. Just for a little bit. He pulled out her embrace and knelt down so his face was beside her stomach.

"Hey little one, this is your Daddy. I want you to know what an amazing woman your mommy is and that we couldn't be happier you chose us to be your parents. I love you buddy, but now you need to sleep because daddy and mommy need some alone time"

Felicity was laughing at that last statement he had made to her stomach. But she stopped abruptly when he picked her bridal style and started walking toward the staircase.

"Well future Mrs. Queen, are you happy?"

"Yes future Mr. Smoak, I am. I love you Oliver"

"I love you too Felicity"

Thank you so much for reading my story. I had fun writing it. there will be a short epilogue to follow this chapter that i am currently working on.