Chapter Thirty-Six

Chapter Thirty-Six

That night…

Charlie sat on the couch, watching Brady Bunch reruns. (HAHA) Sam came and turned the tv off and sat down next to him.

"Look, Charlie, I know you love Jody. And I know you don't love me. Don't worry, I guess I don't hate you. I still wanna be your friend, we've been best friends all our lives. So now, we don't have to marry at 30. And… I guess that's probably good because I actually do want kids, I just said I didn't so you'd still be with me. But, I just have one question, ok?"

"Uh," Charlie was speechless. "Uh, go, uh, right ahead."

"Why can't you get over this girl?"

After a long pause, Charlie finally answered. "Sam, you know I'll always love you as my best friend. And I tried to love you, like in the other way, I really did. I don't know why I can't get over her. I mean, it has been 2 years and she is in love with another guy. But, I really don't know why."

"Well, I guess that's as good an explanation as I'm gonna get. These have been the best 2 years of my life, but, I'll move out by the end of the week." Sam stood up and walked out.

~Aaron's Apartment~

Aaron stood in front of his mirror, all dressed up for diner. He looked at the ring box in his hand and opened it.

"Will you- no, no. Will you marry me? No… will you be my wife? No. Alyssa McIntyre, will you marry me?" He sighed and looked into his own brown eyes. "I love you Jody Sawyer, will you marry me? Shit, I am so much trouble." Aaron mumbled and left to pick up Alyssa.

~1am- Jody's Apartment~

Jody lay on her couch watching a movie and eating popcorn. She hadn't been able to get to sleep, she just kept thinking about Aaron. There was a loud knock on the door and Jody set down her bowl of popcorn. She wondered who would be at her place so late… it was Aaron.

"Oh, uh, hi Aaron. Do you wanna come in or something?" Jody stuttered out.

"I didn't propose." Aaron blurted out.

"Oh? Um… why not?" Jody let Aaron in and shut the door.

Aaron sat on Jody's couch and ate a handful of buttered popcorn. "I'm not quite sure. And it's not just that I didn't propose, I broke up with her too."

Jody sat slowly next to him. "Oh my God, why?"

"I dunno. I mean, I do love her and now my whole body feels empty. But… I just can't stop thinking about what you said earlier."

"Oh… that." Jody smiled weakly. "I really don't know why I ever told you all that. I was hoping you could just… you know, forget about it."

"But, you see Jody, that's the thing, I can't. When I first met you, I felt something. And 3 months ago, when we danced, I felt it more than ever. I've been pushing it away, because… I was with Alyssa. I may love Alyssa now, but… I think you might be the person I'm supposed to be with."

Jody was speechless. "What are you saying?"

Aaron paused, thinking about what to do next. He got down on one knee and took out the ring box. Jody's eyes got wide and she gasped. "I'm not proposing, don't worry. It's just… like a promise ring, only it means a lot more." Aaron slipped the ring on Jody's slender finger and it fit perfectly. "I love you Jody." He stood up and pulled Jody to her feet. He smiled and leaned in to kiss her.