Olivia stayed in her office, she was just hanging up from making reservations at Amanda's favorite restaurant Via Della Pace. The first place they went when they were a newer couple. Amanda loved it and Liv took notice. She wanted to make tonight really special for her. She looked out the window and saw her love hard at work at her desk. Tonight had to be perfect, cause Amanda deserved nothing less than perfection.

The reservations were for seven pm. Liv decided to send Amanda a text message to make her smile. "My love, I made reservations for us at Via Della Pace for dinner tonight. We'll go from work. xoxo" Amanda had been entranced in the work on her laptop so she jumped when her phone buzzed. Fin chuckled "Hey Boo a bit jumpy over there, are you sending dirty texts?" Amanda shook her head and laughed. "No you ass, it wasnt a dirty text. It looks like I have a dinner date tonight at my favorite restaurant." Fin smiled "Sure sure Rollins, keep telling yourself that. The blush gives you away." Amanda giggled "Ahh but see you thinking I'm receiving dirty texts kinda makes you a bit perverted but I love ya anyway. Nah but really in all seriousness Liv was telling me she made reservations at my favorite restaurant tonight." "My love, I cant wait. I'm looking forward to our dinner date. Love you. xoxo" They were both hoping the day passed by soon so they could get to their dinner. Liv may have been a bit more excited as well as nervous for what the night was going to bring. Yeah Amanda wanted marriage, but at the same time Liv wondered if she still did after all of Liv's negative feelings about it.

They worked for a couple more hours. Liv was getting more nervous as the time came closer for her and Amanda to have dinner. She wanted this proposal to go right. She didnt dare write a speech she was too afraid she'd fuck it up. She was just going to wing it and go with letting her heart do all the talking. She was really afraid of Amanda turning her down. Amanda wasnt but she didnt know that. She made her girlfriend think that the thought of marriage made her cringe. It still did, even with the ring, as well as knowing and feeling this was what she wanted she was still scared Amanda was going to be like well fuck you, you made me feel like shit for wanting this. There was no way Amanda was going to tell her no and or turn her down. Liv decided to text Fin

"Nerves are kicking in. Please tell me I'm doing the right thing. Convince me she's going to say 'yes'. I love her so much all I want to do is make her happy. - Liv"

Fin was talking to his grandson when the text came through. He wasnt able to facetime this time though as his son-in-laws phone was broken and he had a cheap borrowed phone til his new one came in. He saw his text from Liv, he knew there was no way in the world Amanda was going to say no. He looked at his partner quickly before typing his reply. She had come so far since starting here, overcoming so much. The gambling was done except once in a while something would trigger her and she would just fight the temptation and find a meeting. God was he proud of her. He knew since she started dating Liv that all she wanted was a forever with this woman and that she loved her.

"She is definitly going to say yes. She loves you. This is what she's wanted. You are doing the right thing. Liv you make her so happy it's unreal. I can guarantee this woman is going to jump in your arms and kiss you silly to show you she's saying yes. You have my blessing, just be good to her and love her like she loves you. - Fin"

She had to give it to Fin, he really did know what to say to ease her nerves. She was so glad they had gotten closer his friendship and opinion meant a great deal to her. Fin on the other hand couldnt be happier. The two leading ladies in his life since they were his best friends were happy and that in turn made him happy. He wondered how it was going to go, and he actually was trying to figure out who was going to text him first. Would it be Liv all happy cause her lady said yes or would it be Amanda losing her marbles cause the love of her life asked her to marry her.

The end of the work day came. Liv was excited and nervous. Amanda was just happy to get what she believed to be a romantic dinner with her love.

Dinner...

Since Liv wanted the complete element of surprise she had left just ahead of Amanda to get to the restaurant. Fin had offered to drop Amanda off at the restaurant, Amanda agreed. She hada fear that Liv was going to end it all over the fact of her wanting marriage. Fin could tell she was nervous. "Hey Manda, you're nervous as hell, this isnt like you." Amanda licked her lips as it was something she did when she was extremely nervous. "Fin what if this her way of ending it all cause I asked for too much? I did push this marriage thing awful hard. You know what, that doesnt even matter any more. Only thing that matters to me is that she and I are together. I cant lose her Fin. I just cant, she means too much to me." Fin took his hand off the steering wheel and squeezed her hand. "Manda I can say for a fact she doesnt want to end it all. If she did why would she bring you to your favorite restaurant? Maybe she just wants to say sorry and clear the air from your argument." Amanda shrugged and then remained quiet for the rest of the ride. Fin let her be. He didnt want to get her riled. He pulled up to the restaurant a few minutes later. "Well Manda, here we are. Damn this is your favorite place. I hope you enjoy your dinner." Amanda smiled, Fin was really a good friend and partner. She didnt know what she would do without him. "Thank you Fin. It means alot that you care so much about me. Not used to it, Liv will tell you that, but at the same time it doesnt go unappreciated." He smiled back. "Always boo." She hugged him tight, got out of the car and headed into the restaurant.

Liv was at the table waiting. The hostess brought her over to the table where Liv was at, asking if Liv wanted another glass of red wine and getting Amanda's order for a coors light. "Please give me a glass from the tap and not the bottle." Liv had taken the liberty of ordering the filet minon for the both of them. Liv reached over and grabbed her hand. "I hope you didnt mind my making us reservations here. I know we have been out of sync lately and I am hoping tonight fixes that." After saying that she leaned over and lightly kissed Amanda's lips, oh how she liked the feel of the blondes lips and the taste of the chapstick she used. Liv was nervous as shit, but when this was all over the thing that she'd remember most was the look on her loves face as long as she said yes.

Amanda smiled sheepishly, she liked that Liv wanted a special dinner for them and a special night out. Their dinner came out, as they ate they made small talk about their day. Eased Liv's mind a bit, she didnt know why she was so damn nervous they both loved each other but there was always that chance. After they finished their dinner the waiter came over and got them set up for dessert. Liv had a plan, once the champagne flutes had come over Liv sent a text to Amanda to distract her so she could drop the ring into her glass. Amanda smiled when it was Liv sending a text pic of her smiling, seeing her love smile was the best thing in the world to her. Then she saw the glass. Amanda cocked her head and flashed that gorgeous smile. "Liv?" Liv looked at her as she took her fork and fished the ring out gently. Again she flashed a teary smile at Liv. "Liv? Is this?" Liv shook her head yes.

"Amanda my love, I have overcome so many things with you. Just being with you has changed me in so many ways, and they have changed me for the better. Amanda before you and I started dating I was a serial dater, not giving a shit and really just living for the job. Then you and I started dating and it became this beautiful thing and I had something other than the job to come home to at night. You have shown me what it means to have someone love me unconditionally. It took a long time to trust that this could and would ever happen to me and for me. I cant picture my life without you in it. I cant picture my life without loving you. I want us to have a family some day, you've made me want that more than ever lately. Yes I was scared of this and I'm not going to lie, I still am; but my loving you as much as I do is outweighing the fear. Amanda I want you to be the one I spend forever with. I want you to be the one I grow old with. I want you to be my wife. So Amanda Marie Rollins will you do me the honor of becoming my wife? Will you marry me?"

so since this is what Amanda has been wanting and hoping for, what do you think Amanda's answer is going to be? Is she going to say yes? is she going to make Liv sweat it out?