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After they talked to the doctor Karen was able to go home, and Will was becoming more and more nervous by the second.
"Ughhh, thank god I can go home. I think my body had a reaction to all of the synthetic fabric in the hospital gowns. I think they burnt my skin." She said sarcastically
"No, the burning was probably just the holy water that nun threw on you when she accused you of being Satan." Will said recalling the moment when they were talking to the doctor earlier, and a nun walked into the office, saw Karen give her a dirty look, and then went nuts screaming and throwing holy water all over Karen.
"Hey! I'll say the same thing to you that I did to that nun and all of the other religious groups that have said that to me. I am not Satan!"
"No sweetie, you're only his mistress." He smiled as she hit his side playfully
When they reached Karen's manse, she got out of the limo but Will didn't get up.
"Honey, aren't you coming?" she asked confused.
"No, I have to do something at my place; can you come over around eight?"
"What… why? Why can't you come with me now?" she asked sadly
"Because I'm cooking you a surprise dinner and I want it to be special… do you mind if driver brings me home before he comes back?"
"No, of course not. Well, I guess I'll see you later then." She frowned. Will stood up out of the limo and gave her a kiss on the forehead.
"I'll see you later, oh and dress nicely for tonight." And with that he was on his way home to prepare for the biggest night of his life.
When he got back to his apartment Jack was there eagerly waiting for him.
"Hey, did you get all of the stuff?" Will asked.
"Yeah, twelve dozen long stem red roses, a bunch of candles, and a bottle of Karen's favorite champagne."
"Oh my God, thank you… you're a life saver!" Will said hugging him.
"You're welcome, now I'm out of here, you only have three and a half hours to get ready, you better get moving mister. Oh, and good luck!" Jack smiled at him and then left him to prepare.
He decided that first he was going to get their meal going. He was making Karen's favorite dinner, penne pasta with asparagus and garlic chicken in a cream sauce. He finished making dinner and left it on the burner to keep it warm until it was ready to be eaten. He wished it was a nicer night so they could have eaten on the balcony, but it was early March, and it was forty degrees out and pouring. It was not the night to be outside. By the time he had finished making dinner, he had two hours left and he was beginning to get really nervous.
Next he decided to get the apartment ready. He put the roses all around the living room and scattered rose petals on the floor and the dinner table. He put the candles all around the room as well, and then put the champagne on ice. He didn't want to light the candles until right before she got there. When he finished all of that it was 6:45… an hour and fifteen minutes left.
Finally he got himself ready. He showered and got dressed. By the time he finished trying to make everything including himself look perfect for the evening. It was 7:45, and he called Karen to see if she had left yet.
"Hello?"
"Hey sweetie, I was just calling to see if you had left yet."
"I was just leaving; I'll be there in like ten minutes."
"Okay, see you then."
"Bye honey."
When he hung up the phone he felt like he was going to throw up. Karen would be there in ten minutes, and his life would change forever. Although he was incredibly nervous, he knew that he was doing the right thing, he loved her more than he ever thought he could love someone. He lit all of the candles, turned on romantic music, and then waited.
Before she left she looked in the mirror to make sure she looked okay.
"How do I look Rosie?"
"You look stunning Miss Karen." Rosario said smiling. Karen was wearing a black, knee length, halter dress with no back. She was wearing a diamond necklace with matching studs, and her hair was down around her shoulders.
"Thanks… I do don't I?" Karen said looking in the mirror. Rosario just rolled her eyes and ushered her to the limo.
When Karen arrived at Will's apartment she heard the music and smiled. Then she knocked on the door. Will opened the door and her mouth dropped open. She couldn't believe how incredible everything looked. It was like she had stepped into one of those sappy romantic movies, she loved it.
"Wow" she whispered. He smiled at her reaction.
"You look amazing."
"I can't… you… how did…? This place looks incredible." She said awestruck.
He took her hand and led her over to the table so they could eat.
When they finished eating Will led Karen over to the sofa where he sat her down.
"Okay, close your eyes; I have one more surprise for you."
"Okay… they're shut, now what is it?"
Will got down on one knee and got the ring out of his pocket; he opened the box and held it out in front of her. He took a deep breath.
"Okay open your eyes." She opened her eyes slowly and gasped.
"Karen Walker, will you marry me?" her eyes widened and before he knew it she stood up and ran out the door.
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She ran down the stairs, through the lobby, and into the wet streets. She ran until the building was far out of sight then she stopped. She was soaking wet and she cold, but she knew she couldn't go back home yet, it was too soon. She wasn't ready to face the one thing that scared her more than anything, so she wandered through the city, thinking. She liked the fact that it was raining, that way nobody could see that she was crying.
I've
been searching for a reason
And I'm running out of time
I can
feel that it's the season
It's time to make up my mind
And
I can't really tell you what I'm gonna do
There are so many
thoughts in my head
There are two roads to walk down and one road
to choose
So I'm thinking over the things that you've
said
Thinking over the things...
I'm thinking over
Thinking
over
Thinking over
The things that you've said
And I'm
thinking over
Thinking over
Thinking over the things...
Am
I ready for forever?
Oh, God, show me a sign
'Cause if we're
to be together
Then it's got to be divine
And I can't
really tell you what I'm gonna do
There are so many thoughts in
my head
There are two roads to walk down and one road to choose
So
I'm thinking over the things that you've said
Thinking over the
things...
I'm thinking over
Thinking over
Thinking over
The things that you've said
And I'm thinking over
Thinking
over
Thinking over the things...
He wants to marry me
Carry
me far away
He wants to love me for life
He wants to be with
me
Every morning I awake
He wants to hold me through the
night
Father, which way should I go?
I cannot clearly
see
Oh, I love him so
But only you know if he's the one for
me
Thinking over
The things that you've said
I'm
thinking over
Thinking over
Only you know if he's the one for
me
I cant really tell you
What I'm gonna do
There are so
many thoughts in my head
There are two roads to walk down
And
one road to choose
So I'm thinking over
The things that you've
said
Thinking over
Thinking over
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Will felt awful; he loved Karen so much, and he knew she loved him, and he may have just ruined it all. He felt like someone had just punched him in the stomach. He hated himself. He went across the hall and knocked on Jack's door. Jack opened the door and looked at Will worriedly.
"Will? What happened?"
"She… she ran." He said blankly.
"What? Where did she go is she okay?"
"I don't know. It was like two hours ago, and I asked her and she just got up and ran out the door."
Jack picked up the phone and called Rosario.
"Hello?"
"Rosario… has Karen been home?"
"No, she hasn't been here since she left for Mr. Will's"
"Okay, call me if she gets home okay?"
"Alright, I will"
Jack hung up the phone and looked at Will.
"She hasn't been home."
"What?" this snapped Will out of his trance. Even though he was heartbroken about what had happened he still loved Karen and intended on doing anything he could to protect her.
"Jack, it's been two hours and she hasn't been home yet. She's probably still out there in the freezing rain… we need to go find her."
"Let's go."
The two split up so they would find her faster, and both promised to call each other if one of them found her. Will was worried sick, if anything happened to her he would never be able to forgive himself. They had both been looking for over two hours, and it was past midnight. Will's phone rang and he was hoping to God that it was Jack saying that he found Karen.
"Jack? Did you find her?"
"No, but I think we should go home and look for her there. Maybe she went back there."
"Okay, you go, but I'm going to keep looking."
"Are you sure?"
"I have to." And with that he hung up the phone.
He looked for another half an hour. It was still raining and he was beginning to give up hope. Then he looked across the street and he couldn't believe it, there she was. He ran across the street over to the bench she was draped across. She was sopping wet, her lips were purple, and her eyes were barely open. He took off his jacket and put it around her bare shoulders, then he scooped her up into his arms and carried her home.
Author's Note : Sorry that took so long… I hope you liked it! Review loves!