Stephanie POV
Ranger's been acting odd lately. He's been going out by himself; no men or me. I caught him reading something online and when I said, "hi," he jumped five feet in the air, not normal for a man who's always aware of his surroundings. Sometimes I wish I could see into that thick head of his. This relationship has been a whirlwind. I hope the flame isn't dying already. My mom thinks it's all moving too quickly. I can't help it. It all feels so right. It all feels like it is a fairy tale written especially for me.
Wise men say only fools rush in (fools rush in)
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Would it be a sin?
(Be a sin)
If I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows (Oooh)
To the sea (Oooh)
So it goes
Some things are meant to be
(Some things are meant to be)
He asked me to move in with him last week and I agreed. My mom was mortified. I didn't care. I learned to ignore calls and put my phone on silent. My dad has really surprised me. I didn't think he had ever liked Ranger, but now when we go to dinner (not every week), Dad shakes Ranger's hand and tells him to sit and watch whatever game is on. I look to Grandma for explanation every time, but she only shrugs. It blows my mind. I start thinking this could really truly work. Last week, when we went to his parents' house, I even helped make enchiladas. I use the term help loosely, but it's a start, right?
Take my hand (Take my hand)
Take my whole life too (Whole life too)
For I can't help falling in love with you
Wise men say only fools rush in (fools rush in)
But I cant I can't help falling in love (Falling in love) with you (With you)
Ranger POV
Stephanie is more observant than I give her credit for. She knows something is up. I have successfully planned many a secret mission with no worry that the plans would be found out and here I am trying to plan a surprise proposal and it's harder than getting out of a third world prison.
Like a river flows (Oooh)
To the sea (Oooh)
So it goes
Some things are meant to be
(Some things are meant to be)
Stephanie POV
Ranger has something planned for tonight. I found a note next to the coffeepot that I should wear the new dress in the closet and be ready to leave at 6PM sharp.
At 6, I'm dressed and ready to go; no sign of Ranger. At exactly 6:10 he walks in, wearing that all black suit I love, apologizes for running late and drags me out the door. His palm is sweaty and he looks a bit preoccupied. We get in the Cayenne and drive to the airport. He smiles at my surprise and leads me to a waiting private jet.
"How very Pretty Woman," I say with a smile.
"Babe," he replies and kisses my hand.
We fly to the middle of nowhere. I have no idea where we are. The plane lands and there is a limo waiting. I look at him a little doubtfully, but get in. He is starting to look…dare I say…nervous… Great. That's going to help me relax.
We pull up in front of an old remodeled house. I still don't know where we are, but I no longer care. The house is decorated in little white lights. It looks like it is sparkling. Ranger helps me out of the limo and my breath catches. There are giant weeping willows surrounding the house and I swear I've stepped into a scene from a book. He leads me inside where I'm helped out of my wrap by who I assume is a maid. A man (is this guy really a butler?) leads us into a dining room lit entirely by candles. I gasp at the sight. Ranger waves him away and helps me into my chair. From another room, the sound of a piano and violin filters in.
The food is amazing. I don't think Ranger and I have said more than a few sentences. This is all so overwhelming. I think this might be it, but one can never tell with Ranger.
Take my hand (Take my hand)
Take whole life too (whole life too)
For I can't help falling in love with you
Take (Take) my hand (Take my hand
Take my whole life too, (whole life too, ooh)
Cause I, I can't help falling in love with you
For I can't help falling in love-
Falling in love with you!
Ranger POV
I waited till the dessert course and couldn't wait any longer.
"Stephanie, I've been doing some thinking lately."
She raises one eyebrow like she's not sure what to make of the statement.
"I've never been happier or felt more complete and, you know, sometimes things are just destined; fated."
She puts down her fork and cocks her head to one side. I think she knows what's coming.
"Babe, I've fallen in love with you. I want to give you the world."
I see tears form and silently start to fall from her eyes. I hope that's a good sign.
I pull out the small box I have kept in my pocket and walk to her side, open the box, and get down on one knee, "I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I've spoken to your dad and he's given his blessing. Babe, Stephanie, will you marry me?"
Like a river flows
That's the way it goes
I just can't help falling in love with you (falling in love with you)
Like a river flows
That's the way it goes (Take my whole life too)
I just can't help it
Falling in love with you
Like a river flows (I just can't help myself)
That's the way it goes (Got myself falling baby for you)
I just can't help falling in love with you (Falling in love with you)
Like a river flows
That's the way it goes
I just can't help
~Falling' in love with you
Can't Help Falling in Love with You- A*Teens