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Where Are You Now

Chapter 6 – Unexpected

(BPOV)

After finishing college, I settled down in a small town called, Forks. It always rains there, and it is very cold. But the people there are nice, and they are so hospitable and warm. I have a job at Forks High as an English teacher. That's far from my dream job, but I'm still thinking of a great story idea. I've listed lots of ideas, but I still haven't thought of 'the one.'

Being a teacher is hard. I have to make lesson plans; I have to deal with annoying, noisy and those students who do not have interest with the subject. And the thing that I hated the most is computing grades. I hate math since I can remember.

During Saturdays, I help my friend Hayley in the daycare. I love kids since they remind me of my daughter. I miss her so much. The greatest mistake that I have done in my life is leaving her. I came back for her, but she was already adopted. The day that I have returned for her is also the day when she was adopted. I came just after a few hours when the couple who adopted her left.

I was so miserable that day. That day was her first birthday and I didn't even have a chance to see her and celebrate it with her. Before going to the orphanage, I have made plans already on how to take care of Emerald. I'll leave her in the day care during my school hours and I will get her after. I will spend the whole weekend with her. We can spend it on walking in the park or shopping. I thought we could live happy together. But all those dreams were shattered already. There is no way that I will see her again. I just hope that she was adopted by a good family. I hope she is happy and safe.

During Sundays, I spend my free time with my boyfriend, Gabriel. He is an owner of a law firm. He is tall; he has brown hair and blue eyes. He is so different from all the other guys that I have met. Even though he is rich, you won't notice it. He is so simple. He is so my type of guy. He is gentleman, he respects my decisions, and he is so sweet. We have been dating for almost a year now.

We met at the café that I was working when I was still in college. He comes there every morning for black coffee, which I hate so much because of its bitterness. I remember one day, when I served him the coffee, I asked him why he likes black coffee. He laughed, and he answered that it keeps him awake and it gives the real flavor of the coffee with no additions. He asked me to try it, and what a fool girl I am, I really tried it. I gulped once, and I ended spitting it in on his coat. My boss saw it, and he was so angry at me. He said that I will be fired, but Gab admitted that it was his fault. My boss didn't fire me, and he started teasing me on how I looked like when I drank the coffee. After that day, we always chat whenever he comes to the café. After two months, he asked me out, and I said yes.

It's Sunday today, so I am with him. We are on our way to his house at Seattle. It is pretty far from Forks, and it will take us almost four hours, but it is fine. We left at two, so maybe we'll get there at six. Normally he don't invite me this late, but he said that he has something for me.

"Bells, are you alright?" Gab asked.

I gave him a reassuring nod.

…

"Bells, wake up, we're here," Gab whispered to my ear, and then he kissed my cheek.

"I didn't slept well last night, I'm so sorry I fell asleep," I blushed.

We are both busy, so every time with him should be cherished. We see each other so seldom. We normally talk during our trips, but I was just really tired with finishing all the grades for the first sem for the past few days since it's already the sem break, or the Christmas vacation.

"It's alright. But I assure you, all the stress that you are feeling will be gone today," he assured me.

"What are we gonna do?"

"Stress-free things?"

"Sounds exciting."

He went out of the car, he opened the door for me, and he helped me to get out of the car.

We held hands until we are in front of his door. His door requires his finger print before it opens. It's really amazing. I'm sure that the robbers will have a hard time to break in his house.

He opened the door, and it revealed a stunning sight.

There were red and white lit candles everywhere. The air smells like vanilla and freesia. There were also red rose petals on the table for two in the hub of the room. This room was originally the living room, but it seems that some of the furniture was moved.

"What's this?" I asked in confusion, and I gave him an expectant smile.

"Well, it's something not stressful," he answered brightly.

"Yeah, I think so. It's wonderful by the way."

"Thank you."

He walked me to the table, he pulled the chair for me and I sat. He excused himself that he would just go to the kitchen to get the food.

And so I waited, but not too long. Music played, and I easily recognized it. It was 'The Swan' by Debussy. It's one of my favorites, and I really don't know why. I've only told him about this once, but he remembered it. He was so sweet.

He came back to the table, he served the food on the table, he came back to the kitchen to return the tray, and finally he joined me in the table.

I don't recognize the dish, but I'm sure that he ordered this from his favorite Mexican restaurant. He can't cook for himself. Why would he be able to cook something like this?

"The food is really good," I complemented.

"Thanks, my hard work is really worth it, since my girlfriend liked it," he said confidently.

"Hard work?" I asked in confusion.

"I asked my sister to teach me how to cook this. It was really hard, but worth it in the end. I just wanted to surprise you," he explained.

"Well, you succeeded. I never thought that you would do anything like that for me. I really appreciate it."

"But this is just my first surprise. In fact, there is one more surprise," he stated.

"Oh, you know that I hate surprises."

"But maybe you won't hate this one."

I gave him another confused look, but it seems that he was just amused by my confusion.

We finished the food, and then he asked me to go to the garden with him.

When we got there, there were still red and white candles everywhere, but they were taller. The garden was full of red and pink roses that were beautifully arranged. It was so romantic, and I am really touched. I wanted to cry right now.

Gab looked first in my eyes before he kneeled down on one knee. He took a blue velvet box and he opened it. It contains a silver diamond ring.

I didn't see this coming.

"Isabella Marie Collins, you are the most amazing woman that I have ever met. You brought color to my life, and you brought happiness to my heart. You are not like the other women that I have met and dated before. You love me not for my wealth, but for who I am. I have learned so many things with the time that I've been with you. You showed me things that could bring happiness even without using a single cent. You showed me that you could be happy even without the money.

"With you I have experienced how it is wonderful to live a simple life. And I want that life with you. You are the person that I want to spend my whole life with; I want to grow old with you. Will you marry me?"

I didn't realize that I was crying, until I can't breathe properly anymore. I have never felt this loved and special in my life before.

"Yes, of course," I answered him happily.

He stood up and placed the ring on my finger and he gave me a chaste kiss.

"You don't know how happy you've made me."

"Oh, I think I know."

I pulled him to me, and I kissed him passionately.

Now that we're engaged, maybe I need to tell him about my past…

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