Chapter 8:
Trunks stared at the list in his hand.
Pros and Cons of Marrying Pan:
Pros:
- She saved my life.
- She is a fun girl.
- She meets Mother's description of a 'good girl'.
- She is pretty.
- I like her a lot.
- Saves me from endless lectures from Mother about marriage.
- Makes my parents happy.
- Makes my sister happy.
Cons:
- I don't love her.
Should I? He stared at the list. He knew that if he
proposed, she was sure to accept. Now the question is, am I really ready to
marry?
He heard a sudden knock on his door.
"Come in!" he yelled.
The door opened and Pan walked in. "Hi!" she said shyly, holding up a plate of chocolate chip cookies. "Want one?"
"Thanks," he took one and took a bite. "Wow, these are really good."
She blushed. "Thanks,"
"You are still here?" he cringed as he realized how stupid
that must have sound. She probably thinks that I don't want her here or
something.
A look of hurt appeared in her dark eyes. "Your mother asked me to stay for a couple of days. I mean, I can go home if you don't want me here." She said quietly.
"No, no!" Trunks stammered. "You are more than welcome to stay, I, um," he looked at the ring he just bought, hidden inside his pocket. Oh what the heck! "Pan, I have a question for you," he felt sweat starting to form on his forehead. Stop being so nervous!
"Yes?" she looked at him.
"I, uh," his thoughts suddenly turned towards the Pros and Cons list. I don't love her, I like her a lot but I don't love her. Do I…shit, screw the list! I'm asking her. "Pan, will you marry me?" He took her hand and knelt down in front of her on one knee.
"Oh Trunks," Pan's voice shook. "Yes, I will marry you!"
There, I'm finally an engaged man.