PerspectivesII Chapter 5
Perspectives
MarshAngel

Chapter 5

Amy ran her hand over the pale, slinky, lilac fabric nervously. She licked her lips and made minor adjustments to her shoulder length hair. She wasn't sure why she was feeling so nervous, she was always comfortable with Zach. She was lying to herself. She knew exactly why she was nervous, although logically she shouldn't be considering her expectations.

She knew this night was going to be particularly special, one of the reasons she had bought this expensive but incredibly beautiful dress. It was worth every penny, as she knew he would love her in it.

She suspected that Zach would propose tonight. She wasn't sure why, but she knew she would be disappointed if he didn't. She had, in a rather childish fashion, gone over every way she could say yes and had always come up short. She supposed the moment would have to dictate her reaction.

She was curious as to what he'd say and how he'd do it. Neither of them was particularly creative but she was sure it would be very special. It didn't really matter however; she had no intention of saying no, no matter how he chose to propose.

"First date?" the cab driver asked looking back at her nervous passenger.

"No, not at all. I suspect this is the last."

"Planning to break up with the guy, huh. You sure do get all prettied up for someone about to break bad news."
Amy blushed lightly and smiled. "No, not at all. Actually, I suspect he'll be proposing tonight. After tonight, I should be officially engaged."

"Wow! That's something. You're so sure he's going to propose why are you so nervous? That's his job."

"I know. I just can't seem to help it." She smiled nervously once more.

"Well you look beautiful. Whoever he is he is very lucky to have you."

"Believe me, I'm the lucky one," Amy stated.

The cab came to a stop outside the restaurant. She paid the cab driver and thanked her. She adjusted herself again, as the doorman held the door for her. She pushed her shoulders back and held her head high attempting to infuse herself with more confidence, as she prepared herself for what she believed would be one of the most memorable moments in her life.

The maitre d smiled at the stunning woman before him as he took her coat. He had no doubt that the man she was meeting here was one of the luckiest men in the room. Her beautiful dark blue locks surrounded her face, highlighting her gentle features. Her slinky, knee length lilac gown, was cut low straight across the chest and seemed to slide over her curves with every move. He wished he were in the shoes of the man waiting at the table he directed her to.

Zach wished someone else was in his shoes too. He was very nervous and not quite sure if he could make it through the evening and the proposal he intended to make. He wanted everything to be perfect for tonight.
He gained a new resolve when he saw the beautiful woman headed in his direction. He couldn't remember seeing her look this incredibly sexy, outside her general ability to look good in anything. His eyes roamed over her perfect figure and he suddenly considered all the other things he could be doing with her besides proposing. He instantly reminded himself they would have the rest of their lives to do whatever they chose if he could get through this one night without making an ass of himself.

They somehow managed to get through dinner, but with far less conversation than they were used to. There was a lot of smiling and nervous tension between them but the evening turned out to be perfect. Amy was somewhat disappointed when the proposal didn't come at the end of dinner but her disappointment didn't last.

When they stepped outside the restaurant, they were met by a horse-drawn open carriage. The carriage driver gave her a bouquet of white roses, her favorite color. When they were seated she relaxed a bit, resting her head on his shoulder as he held her in his arms enjoying the warmth between them. She loved him so much, his kindness, and his intelligence. She hadn't expected to ever love someone so completely and without resistance but their love was something she now depended on in her life.

The carriage came to a stop, at the park where they often spent a good deal of their time. They got out and walked together in silence for a while. They came to a small Japanese-style arched wooden bridge over a lily pond. The moon was in the perfect position to shine down on them, creating a reflection in the water, and in addition to the dim street lamps, created a rather romantic setting.

Zach took her hand and smiled nervously at her. "I'm not sure exactly how I'm supposed to do this. Everything has been perfect up to this moment and I want it to be this way forever. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you more than I have ever loved anyone, more than I ever thought it possible to love anyone."
A tear ran down both their cheeks and Ami smiled at him, urging him to continue. He pulled a small box from inside his coat and taking her hand he got down on one knee.

I would be honored, Amy Michelle Mizuno, if you would make me the happiest man in the world and be my wife." With that, he flipped open a box to expose a gold band with a single band of silver in the center topped by a brilliant diamond in the center of equally stunning sapphires.

She let out a tiny gasped at the beautiful engagement ring, exposed for her to see. "It's… It's beautiful, Zach." He removed the ring from the box and placed it on her finger. She immediately pulled him into her harms for a warm embrace, and a deep passionate kiss beneath the moonlight.

"Is that a yes?" He asked jokingly, when their long kiss had finally ended.

She slapped him playfully on the shoulder. "I practiced so many ways to say yes, but that wasn't one of them."
"You knew I was going to ask tonight?" He questioned, surprised that she'd known.

"Of course, why else would I be this nervous all evening? If you hadn't I would have been very disappointed. I would have had to take tomorrow off from work to go ring shopping, so I could propose to you."
He chuckled. "I love you so much."

"I love you too, she replied sultrily." They kissed again, enjoying every moment they were together.
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