Notes: I am terribly sorry that it took me so long to update. I had some things come up in my life. I will spare you the details, though. Anyway, it turns out that I couldn't cut this chapter down to 300 words, so there will be another one. :) Warning, though, there will be some fluff. (Well, what did you expect? He is planning to propose! LOL)
Maybe, Chapter 3
Dinner is almost over.
I still haven't asked her yet. The ring is in a small box in my pocket; I seem to become more and more aware of it with every move I make.
She knows something is up; Catherine always knows. It's a blessing and a curse for me. But right now it's just a curse.
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He is staring into space again. I hate it when he does that. What on earth is up with him? I hope nothing's wrong. He has been acting weird for the entire meal. In fact, he was like that during shift too. He has something on his mind and I'm going to pull it out of him. After all, I am his best friend and his girlfriend. I should be able to get it.
Well, here goes nothing.
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"Gil? Earth to Gil." I come out of my reverie and meet her concerned gaze.
"Are you okay?" At my nod, most of the concern fades away, to be replaced with curiosity and mild annoyance. "Well, then what's up with you?"
And before I can answer, she opens her mouth again. "And don't you dare consider saying 'nothing.' I know you better than that; you have been acting strange all night."
I have to say something, but I can't come up with anything. She knows there wasn't anything at work that would be bothering me right now, and I can't think of anything else.
She is still looking at me, waiting for an answer. And nothing is coming to my mind. Absolutely nothing. Sometimes, I wish I was more like Catherine. She would never be rendered speechless like this.
Knowing that she is about ready to explode, I just blurt the first thing that comes to my mind.
"Will you marry me?"
TBC... (Don't worry, the next chapter is already written and waiting to be posted. You know the drill.)