" He finally arrives" Peta Wilson was the first to say.
"Sorry I was late, traffic." Shayne said to everyone.
"Ok, ok. Lets just get started shall we? We've had enough things go wrong and no time to waste." The director said.
Everyone agreed.
About 7 hours later…
"And Cut! " The director shouted… "That's a wrap for today, everyone be here at 6am sharp tomorrow morning" he shouted.
Everyone on the set grumbled, while leaving the set, no one wanted to be there that early.
Shayne went to his trailer to get out of his movie clothes. He heard a knock just as he was taking his shirt off. But before he could say 'hold on' or anything, the person at the door walked in.
"Oooh, perfect timing" said Peta, looking at Shayne with a naughty look on her face.
Shayne stumbled around while this went on trying to cover up quickly. "Hold on a sec" Shayne said as he went into his restroom and changed real fast.
"What happened?" Shayne asked as he stepped out dressed in his normal clothes.
"Oh nothing much, just wondering if you'd like to get a quick lunch or should I say dinner?"
"No thanks, I'm going out to dinner tonight and don't want to spoil my appetite."
"Oh, so you're going out to dinner? With a special someone I suppose?" Peta asked.
"As a matter of fact, yes."
"Well, what's this special someone's name?" Peta asked as she slowly glided towards Shayne and ran her hand along his chest and back as she went around him.
"Her name is Allison" Shayne said as he calmly moved away.
"Allison, that's a very pretty name"
"Yeah I know" Shayne answered, not sounding rude.
"So Shayne, tell me about Allison. Is she pretty?"
"Yes, she's beautiful" Shayne said as he found himself smiling at the thought of his Allie.
"That's nice. So how are things between the two of you? Is it serious?"
"Peta, no offense, but I'm not that comfortable talking about this, and I know I've already said too much."
"No reason for that, I mean we are going to be working together for a while so I thought it'd be nice if we got to know each other better you know? To make work life more comfortable"
Shayne thought about it and knew she had a good point. Maybe Peta wasn't that bad after all.
"I guess you have a point there…. And the answer is, 'yes', it is serious." Shayne didn't want to get into details about Allie's pregnancy, not wanting to make it a big deal and have the whole world find out, yet.
Peta sat down. "Well, I'm happy for you and Allison" she said, actually meaning it and realizing that anything between her and Shayne would be nothing more than just friendship, if that at all.
"Thanks" Shayne said as he let go of that whole incident in Prague.
"Well I guess I'll leave you then and go to lunch by myself" Peta said standing up and walking towards the door.
"Sorry"
"No, don't be, its alright, maybe some other time"
"Sure" Shayne smiled.
"I'll see you tomorrow"
"bye"…..Peta stepped out and left.
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Allie had decided to go back to her house to get ready, since most of her stuff was over there. She had recently bought a beige, knee length, tube-top dress that fit her tummy and didn't make her look big and a little sweater to match. She wore her up nicely with a black clip, natural toned make-up, gloss and low heels.
Ms. Carter walked in just as Allison was done getting ready.
"Ooohh, where are you going dressed up all nice?" Her mother asked teasingly.
"I'm not sure, Shayne just said it was a surprise and to be ready by 6"
"Oh, I wonder what he has planned? Well whatever is it, I'm sure it'll be nice" Mom said.
Allison smiled.. "I hope it will be"… Allie left her house at around 5:45, hoping she wouldn't be too late.
*****
Shayne got to his house at around 5:30 and noticed Allie wasn't there yet, which was good since he wasn't ready, as he was heading towards the shower his phone rang.
"Hello?" Shayne answered.
"Did you talk to her already?" the other line said.
"Huh? Who's this?"
"Ben…Did you talk to her? What'd she say?" Ben asked.
"Ben, I just got home, no I haven't done it yet."
"Oh, well, call me after you do and tell me what she said." Ben said
"Dude, I'm nervous." Shayne said.
"Don't worry Shayne, everything will turn out ok. Don't be nervous, you don't wanna mess up" Ben said chuckling at the end.
"Ok, ok, well I have to go and get ready, she'll be here any minute."
"Alright, good luck!"
"Later" Shayne put down the receiver and hurried off into the shower.
*****
Allie arrived minutes later.
"Shayne?" she called out.
"In here" Shayne answered. Allie headed towards his bedroom. Shayne had just finished getting dressed and was spraying on some cologne.
Allie walked in and saw Shayne picking up his wallet and keys, dressed up in black slacks and a dressy champagne colored long sleeve. His hair freshly gelled and spiked up, she could smell his cologne and it was nice. Allie could only stand there and look at this sight, which was so beautiful to her, and keep in her mind forever.
"Hey baby" Shayne said walking towards Allie giving her a kiss on the lips. It was funny how Allie still got butterflies when Shayne would call her "baby", or kiss her.
"Hi Shayne" Allie said, as Shayne bent down to kiss her belly. As he stood up, Allie kissed him again this time holding on to his lips a little while longer.
As they both pulled away, Shayne smiled at her. "I missed you," he told her. "I missed you, too," She answered back.
"So where are we going?" Allie asked while they walked out of the room and headed towards the front door.
"Dinner," Shayne said, both of them walking out of the house and into the car.
"Sounds good".
***
They arrived at aóóóórestaurant that had a nice cozy-romantic setting with dimmed lights and the glow of light candles everywhere, just the kind of setting Shayne knew Allie loved.
They were seated and given menus.
"Do you like it here Allie?"
"Yes Shayne, its beautiful. But baby, what's the special occasion?" Allie asked still not sure why the fancy dinner and stuff.
Shayne began to feel a bit nervous when it came to answering. "Uhm, well, I just thought it'd be nice if we came. It's not like we do this every single day, and with the hectic schedule I have right now, this just seemed like the perfect chance to do this." He answered, a bit relieved that his 'excuse' was believable.
"Yeah, that's true. I guess things are a little crazy with your new movie and stuff." She stood quiet for a little while as she reached and held his hand. "This is perfect," She finally answered smiling.
After dinner Shayne and Allison left the restaurant and drove around for a little while.
"Baby, where are we going now?" Allie asked, when she noticed he wasn't driving towards his place.
"There's somewhere else I want to take you"
"Where to?" Allison asked smiling.
"Now for that, you'll have to wait and see" Shayne answered turning to her with a sexy sneaky smirk on his face.
Allison smiled at him and said nothing more.
Much time later at around 10:30pm,Shayne and Allison arrived at Seaside Peer, which was kind of secluded from the outside world of noise and pollution, a place known to many, yet only by word of mouth. Located right by the beautiful crystal-like waters of Seaside Beach.
"Where are we Shayne?" Allison asked as Shayne parked.
"We're at Seaside." Shayne answered before getting out of the car, going to the other side and opening Allie's door, being the nice little gentleman he is.
Allie stepped out with a helping hand from Shayne. Both walked off hand in hand down the walkway, mostly in silence as they captivated the peaceful yet exhilarating feeling of the beautiful night. Taking in the smell of the sea and the feeling of the fresh breeze.
As other people walked around, Allie noticed a cluster of people standing around looking at something. Both headed towards them and heard a nice flowing melody and as they neared, noticing a small band of elderly men playing instruments.
"They sound really nice" Allie told Shayne. "Yes they do" Shayne answered, standing behind her wrapping his arms around her shoulders and lightly kissing her neck. Allie noticed one the players making some sort of eye contact at them but figured it was to someone else who was probably just near them.
"C'mon I wanna show you something," Shayne told Allison leading her towards the end of the peer, which wasn't too far off. Standing at the crest of the peer, one could only really see the reflection of the moon shining off the clear waters, along with an explicit sparkle of the beautifully bright starlit sky. A place one would only image in movies.
"Baby, I love you" Shayne whispered hugging her shoulders and putting his face at the small turn of her neck. "Me too," Allie closed her eyes and took in a deep breath along with the scent of the sea.
"Shayne, this place is so romantic " Allie said. "How come we've never been here before?" She asked, still facing the water.
"Well, I've been wanting to bring you here for a while but if it wasn't one thing happening it was another."
Allie turned around now facing Shayne. "Yeah, that's true. Something's always happening isn't it? Whether its good or bad" Allie said lightly.
"Yeah it is. But that's what I love about you… about us, even though we've had very rough times we're still together. We've gotten through all the stops and obstacle's life has struck us with."
Allie looked up at him "It's been hard and painful, but I'm glad we've gotten through them…. You know Mr. Wst…" Allie said jokingly. "I hope you know you're a very lucky man, I don't think I would've of ever stuck through all of this with or for anyone else." She said laughing in the end.
Shayne smiled and laughed a bit too. "True. And now Miss. Carter, we have a little Shayne or little Allison coming on the way." He added looking down and placing a hand on her little belly. "Ah, yes… yes we do" Allie said with a grin on her face.
Shayne got serious… "Do ya love me?" he asked staring into her eyes. (Hehe, sound familiar?) Allie placed her hands on each side of his face then seriously and honestly answered, "Very much." She brought him in closer setting her lips onto his as their light gentle kiss converted into one of passion and love. Allie gently pulled away, kissed him on the lips one more time and smiled. She turned around, holding on to Shayne's hands and wrapped them around her, looking into the ocean with only the light of the moon and stars shinning down on them.
Shayne was beginning to feel a little nervous, since he knew this was the time to do what he had been planning to do for a while now. Even if it was the second time he was doing it.
"Miss. Carter, can I ask you something?" Shayne asked, as he let go of Allie.
"Of course you can Mr. Wst… what is it?" Allison first said in a "mature" sounding voice then laughing off the 'what is it' part. Turning as she spoke, to her complete surprise, saw Shayne down on one knee with that same black soft covered box revealing a beautiful platinum band engagement ring with a large sparkling round shaped diamond setting in the middle and 5 mini princess shaped diamonds on each side. Allie with tears building up in her eyes.
He held her hand, Allison, would you do me the honors of being Mrs. Wst?" Shayne finally proposed! (again) ;p placing the beautiful ring on her finger.
Allie didn't even think about it twice this time, "Yes Shayne" Allie happily answered. "Yes?" Shayne asked not sure if he had heard correctly. "Yes, yes, yes!!" She said aloud, laughing and crying at the same time. People around them who heard began clapping. Shayne stood right up and held her in a tight hug, yet not too tight to hurt the baby. "Allison I love you, I love you so much" Shayne said hard, as he kept kissing her and kissing her. Then hugged her again, this time eyeing the band that was playing moments before. As they got their sign the band of aged men began playing the instrumental various on "Unchained Melody" (Allie's favorite melody).
Allie heard it and looked back at the band and saw they were playing her melody; she looked back at Shayne who had a huge grin on his face and realized that it was Shayne one of the players was looking at and not someone else. "Baby, you had this planned all along?" … "Yes I did babe." Shayne answered. Allie smiled, a tear slowly running down her cheek. Shayne brushed the tear away with his finger then pulled her chin up gently and kissed her. They both held each other tight, still kissing, and slowly danced the night away to "Unchained Melody".