A quick one as today is April 23, Makoto's Birthday.
Yes, I know, sadly updates on this story are practically at a snails pace at this point. I'm kinda burned out at this point and I think I need a break, so this may be the last chapter for another few weeks, possibly a month
Oh, and also, to the anonymous reviewer who keeps leaving reviews consisting of one word of gibberish, piss off
It's Makoto's 23rd Birthday, and they came all the way to Ren's hometown for the occasion, Ren knows it's finally time to put a ring on her finger, he doesn't have a single regret about finally popping the questin
What he does regret is asking for his father's assistance, in how to ask Makoto to marry him, in a way she can't refuse.
He went way over the top…
Not only did his father smilingly give him a large loan, to get Makoto a beautiful engagement ring, he also paid out the ass to help Ren in his proposal.
"Your future kids deserve to have two parents who are always madly in love. I want Makoto-chan to tell your sons and daughters this story when he gets older, with a happy smile on her face. She deserves that." His father, Toshiyuki had said, and his words had echoed in Ren's head, quite a bit
"Yeah…she does deserve that." Ren mutters out loud.
This was why I allowed him to go all out, but now I think it might just be too much…I bet everyone in school will be talking about this…
Ren sighs. Makoto is getting ready to go out with him now, and by the time they return home, they should be engaged.
"If she says no…" Ren mutters nervously, even as he gulps.
What if she really does say no!? What will I do then?
"I finished packing your picnic basket! There is a blanket in there too." His mother, Atsuko says, as she hands it to her sor, who smiles gratefully at her.
"Thanks a lot, Mom. You don't know how much I appreciate it." Ren says, and Atsuko smiles hugely.
"I think I do." She says with a wink. Ren blushes.
"Your delicious food will definitely help." Ren says, and Atsuko winks at him.
"She can never say no to you." Atsuko says, and Ren blushes harder.
I hope not…
"Well then, everything should go well." Ren murmurs, and Atsuko nods her head in agreement,
"Oh it will, you'll see." She says it with so much confidence, that it actually makes Ren feel a lot better.
Then she walks into view. In a violet and blue sundress, looking absolutely stunning.
I can't believe how much I love her…more than I even dreamed was possible. M
"Damn Makoto…" Ren says, as he stares at her, up and down. Makoto blushes.
"I take it you like it?" She asks, and Ren just nods his head wordlessly.
"Oh I more than like it…" He says, as his eyes turn a bit lusty. Makoto lets out a nervous laugh, and Ren's hand tightens around the picnic basket, as he wonders how in the hell he's supposed to keep his hands off of her in public, when she's looking so damned fine. "You ready?" Ren asks, and Makoto nods.
"I've always wanted to have a picnic with you…" Makoto says quietly, and Ren grins.
"Well today, you get your wish." He tells her, before he grabs her hand, with his free one, and leads her to the front door.
"I can't wait." Makoto says, and Ren smirks.
"We're leaving!" Ren yells, as he opens the door, and drags her outside with him.
Makoto can't stop smiling. Ren is acting like this is such an important date
The walk doesn't take nearly as long as she would have liked it to, since walking around hand in hand with Ren, is one of her favorite hobbies. When they find a spot to sit, Ren opens the basket, and pulls out the thin blanket that Atsuko packed on top for them.
Ren's mind is on the proposal plan. He has to make sure Makoto doesn't miss what his father planned. He's sure he won't since there are other people in the park who are sure to react to it as well.
In about a half hour, it will happen…
Makoto's eyes widen at the contents of the basket. There are so many choices, and she suddenly feels like she's starved. She licks her lips in anticipation of eating, and Ren pulls out some juice boxes.
He makes sure he doesn't do anything to aggravate her while she eats. His father had been very specific, in telling him to make sure it's a date she can dream about forever. He keeps a close eye on the time, and when it's nearly time, he concentrates very closely on the sounds around him.
"I'm stuffed…that was so good! We should definitely do this again!" She says, as she sips from a juice box.
"Yeah." Ren says, and Makoto looks up into the sky. Then he hears it. He glances at her face, and she's still staring up, which is good. He waits for her to notice it. He knows, the moment she does, because she gasps loudly.
Then he smoothly moves to be on one knee, while he stares at her. He pulls the small box out of his pocket, and opens it, to present her with the engagement ring he bought with the loan his father had given to him.
"Will you?" He asks, but Makoto is still staring at the plane, which has a huge proposal banner trailing after it.
Makoto, will you marry me? - Ren.
"Wow…" Makoto says, and then she sees Ren on one knee, so she jumps to her feet, and takes two steps over to him, before she presses a big fat kiss against his lips.
"Does that mean you'll marry me then?" He asks, as a sweat drop falls down his forehead, and Makoto smiles hugely at him.
"You expected an answer other than yes?" She asks him with a smirk, and his eyes widen.
"I never know what to expect from you." Ren says honestly.
"Of course I'll marry you!" Makoto says with a smile, and Ren grabs her hand.
Makoto finally notices the ring, she'd been too awed by the plane, and by Ren being on one knee, to focus on that before now, but her eyes are wide as she stares at what's in the box.
He really went all out, didn't he?
The round diamond is quite large, in her estimation. It has a moderately thick silver band, and Ren grins.
"I have our names engraved on the underside." He says, showing her the ring, before he slips it onto her finger.
"It's magnificent." Makoto breathes, as the ring is slid into place.
"Just like you." Ren says, as he leans down to kiss her.
He's doing his best, to ignore the other people at the park, who are staring at the newly engaged couple, with fascination and curiosity. It seems everyone has realized that she is Makoto, and he is Ren. Then he hears a younger girl start to laugh.
"Come on." Ren says, as he quickly starts to gather up all of their things.
"Aw, so cute! You're embarrassed!" Makoto says, laughing openly at him. He tries not to scowl.
"There's only one of us that is cute in this relationship, and it's not me." He tells her firmly, and Makoto blushes.
They quickly leave the park, and head for home, and Makoto is practically floating on air, as she walks home holding her fiancé's hand. She simply cannot stop smiling.
And one day very soon, he'll be my husband!