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The Day After
Shane awoke to the sound of her alarm it was time to get up and ready for church. Oliver would be there soon to pick her up she couldn't wait to see him. She got up and headed to the bathroom to get ready. As she worked on fixing her hair her fingers caught her ring. She looked down and smiled. He had giving her the most beautiful ring she had ever seen. It had belonged to his Great Grandmother, Oliver had told her about the ring. He said his Great Grandfather Joseph had picked a ring with stones that had special meaning. The diamond which was ½ caret emerald cut was symbolic of love and prosperity. The two outer sapphires were each a ¼ caret and symbolic of romantic love, truth, and commitment. Oliver added that they also matched the color of her eyes. Oliver's Great Grandfather had inscribed Mathew 6:21 on the inside. Shane had read the verse before and knew it well. "For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be." (NAB).
Shane paused for a moment, with head bowed and eyes closed she prayed. "Thank you Lord for blessing me with Oliver. Thank you for the man I love. I believe in my heart and soul, you made him just for me, Lord please watch over and protect us in every way and lead us closer to you. I don't know what your plans are for us and how long you will allow us to be as one but I have faith, that as long as we are together and you are in our hearts, we will remain strong. Amen
Shane smiled and finished getting ready.
An hour later Oliver was at the door pick up his beautiful Shane. He smiled to himself as he rang the doorbell. Shane opened the door and was greeted by Oliver pulling her into an embrace and a kiss. "Good morning" he whispered as their lips parted. "Good Morning Oliver" Shane answered.
They arrived at church entered and found their seats half way up on the left side. The choir was not singing this morning so Oliver would be by her side for their first church service as a newly engaged couple. Oliver had spoking about meeting with the pastor after the service so they could set up a time to meet with him about their upcoming wedding. There was a lot to done in a short amount of time.
After the service was over Oliver and Shane waited in the seats till after most of the congregation had left as the rose turned to walk into the aisle there stood Dale. Oliver looked at Shane and took her hand and asked. "Shane, I know that we want to tell our families first after we speak to the pastor." What would you like to do?"
Shane thought for a moment. "Oliver, I really want to wait to tell anyone else till after we tell our families." Shane turned from Oliver and stepped back into the pew and kneed down to pray, Oliver turned and followed her lead.
Dale started to walk towards Oliver and Shane to say Hello but seen Shane turn around and go back into the pew and kneel. She though best to go on without talking to them this morning. She had not seen them do this and felt that it was best to not wait for them to finish. She turned around and headed out of church. Once Shane and Oliver had finished the got back up and headed to the back of church to meet with the pastor.
"Good morning Oliver. Good morning Shane. Lovely to see both of you this morning." How are you both doing the blessed Sunday morning?" Pastor Dave spoke with a gentle voice.
"Good morning Pastor Dave" Their said in unison.
"Pastor Dave, Shane and I just recently became engaged. We would like to set up a time to meet with you to discuss our wedding." Oliver said proudly.
"Congratulations to you both. This is great news. Let's go back to my office and we can find a time to meet."
Oliver and Shane headed to the car. They had set up a time to meet with Pastor Dave on Thursday at 7.
A little while later they arrived at the Mailbox Grille for their usually after church brunch with Joseph, Kathleen, Norman and Rita. They joined everyone in their usual corner booth.
"Good Morning." They said in unison and with big bright smiles. Oliver was behind Shane with his arms wrapped around her waist. Shane had placed her hands-on top of his so that her ring was on top for all too see. It only took a second for Rita to spot the ring. She was pushing Norman out of the booth and squealing at the same time. Norman had not caught on to what the excitement was all about. It only took one look at Oliver for him to catch on. He was up and out of Rita's way. Oliver had done it he had finally asked Shane to marry him.
Rita had Shane in a hug once she pulled back to reached for Shane's left hand. "woo let me see." Shane's was all smiles as she lifted her hand for Rita to see her ring. "It's beautiful Oliver. Congratulation you two."
Norman was giving Oliver a hug and said, "Congratulations my friend."
"Thank you, Norman." Oliver smiled and hugged his friend back.
Then Joe walked over to Oliver and gave him a big hug. "Congratulations son."
"Thank you, Dad." Joe walked over to Shane and pulled her into a hug. "Thank you for making my son so happy. I am very honored to be gaining such a wonderful daughter. Congratulations."
"Thank you, Joe. He makes me very happy too. I am very honored to be a part of your family too Joe." Shane replied.
Kathleen hugged both Oliver and Shane speaking to them "I am so happy for both of you."
Once the hugs and congratulations were over everyone sat down and had their meal and talks about the wedding and families
Oliver wrapped an arm around Shane and pulled her close to him and whispered in her ear. "I Love you." Shane turned her head and looked at him "I love you too" then kissed him.