"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?"
Stephanie POV
My heart has stopped beating. I'm looking into the eyes of the man I love. A million thoughts are coursing through my mind, yet it feels blank. Marry him? Oh my god, I never thought this day would happen. No wonder he's been nervous and jumpy; he's been planning this perfect night for me. His eyes are searching mine and I remember that I need to answer him.
When you have to look away
When you don't have much to say
That's when I love you
I love you
Just that way
To hear you stumble when you speak
or see you walk with two left feet
That's when I love you
I love you endlessly
"Yes," I say through my tears as I fling myself into his arms. He catches me and kisses me. I feel like I'm going to explode from happiness. For better or for worse, he's the one I want.
And when you're mad cause you lost a game
Forget I'm waiting in the rain
Baby I love you
I love you anyway
Ranger POV
She said yes and launched herself into my arms. I want nothing more than to hold her forever, but I pull away so I can remove the ring from the box and slip it onto her finger. She sits in her chair and stares at the ring. I think for a moment she doesn't like it but when she looks at me I see the unconditional love in her eyes and she says, "Ranger, it's perfect. This whole evening has been beyond my wildest dreams."
Only my Babe can read my mind.
Cause here's my promise made tonight
You can count on me for life
Cause that's when I love you
When nothing you do could change my mind
The more I learn the more I love
The more my heart can't get enough
That's when I love you
When I love you no matter what
Stephanie POV
I fell asleep on the way home. I woke up briefly when Ranger placed me in our bed. I got lost in the beauty of my dreams until morning. When I looked at the clock, it said was still in bed.
"Ranger, what's wrong?" I asked, worried.
He pulled me into his arms and whispered into my ear, "Everything is fine. I turned off the alarm last night. I wanted to have this morning with you."
I smiled and snuggled into his arms.
So when you turn to hide your eyes
Cause the movie, it made you cry
That's when I love you
I love you a little more each time
And when you can't quite match your clothes
Or when you laugh at your own jokes
That's when I love you
I love you more than you know
We spent the morning in bed. When we finally got dressed, we made our way to my parents' house to tell them the news. When we asked Mom, Dad, and Grandma to sit down, I think they all knew.
"I've asked Stephanie to marry me," Ranger announced.
"And I've accepted," I chimed in, throwing him a smile.
My dad and grandma were up in a moment, hugging us. Mom just sat there staring.
"Mom, say something," I said.
She looked up at me and smiled, "It's about time you settled down. I'll call the church and we can discuss dates…"
"Wait," Ranger stopped her, "This is going to be Steph's day. If she wants help, she'll ask for it. I can afford to give her everything and I don't want to feel like she's being bullied into having the wedding you've envisioned for her. You got your chance to plan a wedding when she married Dickie. This time, it's her turn."
Mom sat frozen with her mouth open.
"Mom, I'd love to have your input, especially when it comes to my wedding dress, but I don't want to get married in the church."
She gasped.
"I want an outdoor wedding…" I started and looked at Ranger.
"Anything for you, Babe."
And when you forget that we had a date
Or that look that you give when you show up late
Baby I love you
I love you anyway
Cause here's my promise made tonight
You can count on me for life
Cause that's when I love you
When nothing you do could change my mind
The more I learn the more I love
The more my heart can't get enough
That's when I love you
When I love you no matter what
We spent most of the afternoon with my family, then made our way to his family home. His mom was much more receptive to the idea of a non traditional church wedding and was flattered when I told her I would love her input.
When we returned to Rangeman, we held a meeting to tell the guys, who were like extended family to us. We were met with cheers and well wishes. Sometimes friends are life's way of apologizing for the family members you get stuck with.
When we were finally in bed, that night, I turned to him and looked into his eyes and smiled. I'd found my one. This is love, nothing is going to change my mind. The road isn't always going to be this easy, but our love is strong and this is where I belong; right here by his side.
That's when I love you
When nothing baby
Nothing you do could change my mind
The more I learn the more I love
The more my heart can't get enough
That's when I love you
When I love you
No matter what
No matter what
That's When I Love You- Aslyn