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Chapter Four: A Fairytale Scene
Ashlyn knocked lightly on the provost's office door before entering. "I was supposed to meet with you this morning sir," she told the man sitting behind the desk.
"Ah, yes Miss Simms. It appears your parents wish to set up your living arrangements here at the academy."
"Yes sir, they want me moved in by the end of week if that's possible."
"Well you're in luck," he smiled. "We had a student transfer out and the room is a single so there should be no problem. It's down the hall from your brother's dorm, I believe."
"That's great, when can I move in," she asked.
"You can start today if you like. Here's the key," the provost handed her the metal key and a slip of paper with the room number written down. She thanked him and left to find her new room.
The room wasn't very far; just across the hall and three doors down from her brother and Reid. Unlocking the door, Ashlyn stepped in and-"What the hell are you doing in here," she exclaimed. There, lying across the small four poster bed was her boyfriend. Then she noticed the empty duffle bags and her not-so empty closet, filled with her clothing and shoes. Her laptop sat on top of the small desk in the corner next to a printer.
"Well I decided to help my girlfriend move in to her new room," he smiled innocently.
"Help? You've already got all my stuff here and put away," she laughed.
"Thought I'd save some time."
"So what do you have planned now that you've cleared up my schedule? I'm excused for the whole day to get settled in."
"Where do you want to go?"
"Hmmm…surprise me."
"Alright, let's get going," he said, getting up.
"Wait, you already know where you're going to take me," she asked surprised.
"Yup," he smirked. "Now come on." Caleb led her outside to his car. After driving for awhile, Ashlyn saw a sign welcoming them to Boston.
"Boston," she asked.
"Yeah, I've been meaning to bring you here for awhile now. I have a surprise for you."
Finally Caleb pulled up into the drive way of gorgeous two story town house. Ashlyn gasped when she saw it. She looked at Caleb and noticed the amused smile he had on.
She got out of the car and walked up the steps to the house. The door was open and she stepped inside. The house was even more beautiful inside. Ashlyn explored the entire house with Caleb following silently behind; watching her every reaction. Finally she reached the last room, the bedroom, and was left speechless. On one side of the room all of the walls were white with an enormous bed in the center. It was covered by a black comforter with white flowers on it. The nightstands on each side of the bed were black oak as was the dresser. It was other side of the room however; that left Ashlyn speechless. The right side of the room had been made into an art studio. There was an easel put up with selves stocked with supplies. Empty fames were already hung up; waiting for painting to fill them up and every wall had been knocked out and replaced with glass, showing off a fantastic view of the rose garden in the backyard.
Ashlyn was finally able to get her voice back after a moment, "What is all this?"
"It's a house; our house," he answered nervously. "I want us to live here after graduation. Technically it belongs to my mother but she's giving it to us since nobody lives here. It's near Harvard so both of us wouldn't have a problem with school in the fall."
"Caleb-."
"I know," he said, cutting her off. "We're too young and I realize we haven't talked about the future but I want you-I want us. As soon as we graduate, will you marry me and be Mrs. Caleb Danvers," he asked while getting down on one knee. Tears she had been holding back flowed freely down her checks.
"Caleb, I don't know what to say," she sobbed. "This is amazing. I love it."
"Say you'll make me the happiest man on this planet-please say yes," he pouted.
Ashlyn let out a chuckle. "Of course I'll marry you!" She kneeled down and wrapped her arms around his neck. Caleb showered her face with kisses and then stood up; lifting her with him. He spun her around in the room, laughing. Caleb gently put her down and kissed her lips.
"Thank you," he smiled. He slipped an elegant engagement ring on her left finger. It was the perfect. "It's my mother's ring," he told her. "She gave it to me after we met your parents and I told her you had to live at the dorms."
"It's beautiful," she said. "Wait, who else knows?"
"Just my mom, she figured it out when I asked for the ring obviously but that's it."
"I can't wait to tell Kate," she squealed.
"Oh I think you can wait until later," a mischievous glint was in his eyes. Ashlyn shrieked as Caleb through her over his shoulders and dropped her onto to the bed. I guess everyone's just going to have to wait.
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