"Bo, what do you want?" Lori asked as Bo wrapped his arm around her shoulders and they sat down on the porch swing.
"I love you. Will you marry me?" Bo asked softly,
Lori's face was a mixture of shock and unbelief. "Bo, I don't know you and you don't know me. Also Megan said that you've dated a lot of girls. I want to be sure that you're serious before I consider marrying you," Lori said, looking into his blue eyes.
"I am serious. I want to settle down with you. I love you," Bo said, kissing her lips firmly.
Lori broke the kiss, her face red. "Bo, this is too soon. I want to at least date you for awhile before I get kisses like that and I marry you," Lori said, placing her hand over his lips as he tried to kiss her again.
"I love you," Bo said again, pushing her red hair back gently.
"I'm happy you do, Bo. I love you too, but don't you think we should concentrate on your sister's wedding first?" Lori asked.
"I will, but I was kinda hoping I could marry you soon. I don't want to live without you," Bo whispered softly as he hugged her to his chest.
"Bo, this is going too fast for me. I'm going to have to think about this," Lori said, as Bo kissed her from her delicate ears to her jawline.
"Please, Lori, I want you for my wife. Say yes, please. I know you love me like I love you," Bo whispered softly.
"All right. I'll marry you, but can't we plan a wedding?" Lori asked as Bo got up and swung her around in his arms.
"Of course we can. I'm just so glad you said yes," Bo said, kissing her lips firmly again. This time she didn't back away from him, but kissed him back.
Bo broke the kiss this time, cradling Lori's head in his chest. "Lori, let's go tell my parents and Megan," Bo said, rubbing her back gently.
"Okay," Lori said, walking into the house with him. She had an apprehensive look on her face.
Lori Leigh was kinda surprised and shocked that Bo had proposed to her so soon. She also knew that his parents and family
wouldn't want them to get married so soon. They would want them to wait at least a year, then marry just like with Megan.
No doubt, Lori Leigh knew that was coming.
Lori leigh continued to hold his hand as they walked in. Both looked extremely happy as they sat down. "Everyone, me and Lori
have some news".
Megan, Daisy, Mandy, Jim, Luke, and Uncle Jessie stopped with what they were doing. Jim looked up noticing his son was unusually
happy that evening. "What's going on, Bo?" Jim Demanded to know. Everyone sat down on the two sofas.
Bo nervously gathered his thoughts. "I asked Lori Leigh to marry me tonight". he smiled at Lori Leigh squeezing her hand
tightly. Lori Leigh smiled back nervously. His family was going to hit the roof.
"What?! But, Bo, you only met Lori Leigh last night!" said Megan in disbelief. Mandy and the others looked shocked as well.
"I'm well aware of that, Megan. But I love Lori and she loves me and she has agreed to it," Bo said, squeezing Lori's hand in his as he smiled at her. She smiled back at him shakily.
"We don't want to hurt any of you," Lori said softly, not looking at any member of the Duke family.
"I just thought the two of you would've shown a little wisdom. Bo, she's your sister's age," Jim said sternly in that voice that made Bo feel like a five-year-old.
"I know that, Daddy. But I love her. I want her as my wife and I want to marry her with your approval," Bo said, standing to his feet. Lori stood behind him and he could feel her hand shaking in his.
"We don't approve, but, Bo, wait until after Megan gets married before you marry Lori. It's wrong to marry in haste. Get to know each other. Marriage is a lifelong commitment. After you marry you can't decide that you were wrong for each other and decide you want a divorce. Enjoy being an engaged couple for awhile," Amanda said, cupping Bo's face gently.
"Yes, Mama. We'll wait. I just wanted to tell you that I love her and I wanted to marry her," Bo said as he and Lori sat back down. He wanted to marry her, but he could see the wisdom in his mother's advice. It was wrong to rush into something so important. Megan and Brian had waited a year. Bo could wait too if he really wanted Lori so much. He just hoped that she'd still want him as her husband after they waited and didn't find anyone else.
Lori sat next to Bo still holding his hand. She knew his family wouldn't be that thrilled about them getting engaged so fast.
But she could understand their hesitance about them getting married so soon. Lori Leigh also wanted to wait awhile on getting
married for the same reasons. Her and Bo really didn't know each other that well. While it was okay to be in love at first
site, it was wise to wait a year to get married. Then they would know each other better alot more.
Lori Leigh just wanted Bo and Megan's family to accept her. She had always dreamed of having a sister like Megan. If her and
Bo married, her and Megan would legally be sisters in law.
Lori Leigh remained quiet the rest of the evening as they ate with Bo's famiy. Lori Leigh could tell that they probably
thought she was playing with Bo and toying with his feelings which she wasn't. She was in love with him. And Megan hadn't spoken
to her that much since the proposal. Did she think she was using Bo? Lori Leigh couldn't stand the silence that followed at the
table. "YOu know what, its getting late, I should go back home and take care of some chores before dad comes home". Lori Leigh
got up. Her dad was a workaholic, and he abused her sometimes when she didn't get things like chores done on time.
Lori Leigh hurried out the door and stopped once she heard Bo's voice.
"Lori! wait! I'll walk you home", said Bo excusing himself from the table.
Lori Leigh didn't think her dad would appreciate a man taking her home. But, she knew Bo wouldn't take no for an answer.
He came outside and soon joined her. They began walking towards her house which wasn't far from the Duke's.
As he held her hand he looked at her "What's wrong?"
Lori Leigh sighed "Your family doesn't like me already Bo. I bet they think I'm some player out to use you".
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