Their love did grow. They dated for about 6 months. Jack decided that it was time to ask Janet to spend the rest of his life with him. They had known each other for so long. He didn't want to waste another day. So he decided to make this day special. He closed the Bistro early so that they would be alone for the special night. He purchased a lovely ring for Janet. It was a heart shaped diamond surrounded by sapphires. He only hoped that she would say yes. He was so very nervous, he was really afraid that she would say no.
Janet arrived at the restaurant at 6:30. She was a little surprised that Jack's car was the only one there. She walked in the front door and saw what Jack had done. There were candles on a table. Champagne was chilling in a bucket and Jack was there dressed in a tuxedo. He was so handsome that she felt her heart do a little flip flop. She had definitely fallen in love with him. Her heart had healed.
Jack walked over to Janet and escorted her to her seat. They had a wonderfully romantic dinner by candlelight. They had just finished their dessert when Jack got up and walked over to where she was sitting. Jack got down on one knee. Janet felt her heart skip a beat. She had a feeling she knew what was happening.
"Janet, I know we haven't been dating for long, but i have grown to love you with everything that I am. My heart races every time I think of you. When I am away from you I want to be with you. Janet you have become my everything, I love you with all my heart and soul. I want to grow old with you. I want to have children with you. I want to give you all the happiness that you deserve out of life. Janet, will you marry me? "
Janet had been hoping for this day for so long. She had come to love Jack so much. Janet had finally come to realize that he was everything she wanted in a husband and a man. Janet's eyes filled with tears of happiness. All she could do was nod. No words would come out of her mouth. She pulled Jack close to her and kissed him. She finally found her voice. It was filled with happiness and love.
"I would be proud to be your wife Jack. I would love to be the mother of your children. I want to grow old with you and live my life making each other happy. Yes Jack, I will marry you."
Jack felt as though he had been handed the world's greatest gift. Janet had agreed to marry him. He slipped the ring on her finger. It was a perfect fit. He smiled and kissed her again. Soon the kissing led to more and Jack asked Janet if she wanted to go to the apartment above the restaurant. Knowing what he meant Janet nodded. She wanted him so much that her heart ached. They slowly made their way up the stairs. The light was turned out and kissing noises could be heard in the dark.
Janet was in a daze the next day at work. She was so happy it felt like her heart would burst. She was engaged to her best friend in the world. She was filled with joy over the night they had. They had made love for the first time. The thought of it now made Janet smile. It was as wonderful as she hoped it would be. From the minute he took her in his arms she was filled with a feeling of total happiness. From the top of her head to the bottom of her feet she was filled with joy. For the first time in her life she felt totally complete. Jack was a skilled and gentle lover. He made her feel as if she was the most wonderful woman in the world. Bringing her total and complete satisfaction, they made love until early in the morning. Only when each was completely satisfied did the finally fall asleep in each others arms. A smile on their faces, a feeling that they were where they were supposed to be.
One of the first people that she called that morning was Terri. She couldn't wait to share her news with Terri. They were still best friends and she still told Terri everything. This was no different with the exception of the details of their lovemaking. That was too private.
"Hi Terri. It's Janet. Have some wonderful news to share with you."
"What's up Janet? Don't make me guess, you know I am no good at guessing games."
"You would probably never guess in a million years. You know that I have been dating Jack. Well, last night he asked me to marry him."
"Oh my God! No way! What did you say?"
"I said yes!"
After lots of congratulations and happy talk, Terri promised that they would get together to shop soon. Janet called her other friends and family. Jack and Janet had set a date. They wanted to be married at Christmas time. A time of special meaning to everyone, they had a little over 4 months to get ready.