this is a very short chapter, i just wanna write the proposal seperate from the other events of their vacation. i hope you like what i wrote.... and a big shout out for the readers out there....:)
Brenda couldn't breathe that moment, she look around her friends and family, they were all smiling and have that fantasy look at their eyes. She took a deep breath and look at Dylan, their eyes met, and with just that one look, they understood each other. Dylan slowly signal somebody from a not so distant place from where they are and then a man carrying the biggest bouquet of blue roses, beautifully arranged and handed it to Dylan. 'Thanks' He uttered
The gang, Jim and Cindy, Iris, and Erica and Justin watched them in awe, the overflowing love from everyone is overwhelming.
Dylan went to Brenda, he lowered himself to invite Brenda to stand up, "these are for you…" he gently said as he handed the roses
"Thanks" Brenda almost whispered, not taking their eyes off of each other.
Dylan then guided Brenda to the center of everyone. "Dylan..." Brenda started but was cut off by Dylan "please Bren, let me do this for you…" and with that he snaps his fingers and smiled.
Valerie and Gina ushered everyone to get together at one side to make room for children. Dylan hired a local children choir for that evening, all 15 kids get into their places and smiled at Brenda, "they're adorable Dylan…" Brenda said wiping her tears
"Just wait Brenda… they have something for you…" Dylan said kissing her at her temple.
At Dylan's signal the choir begun to sing acapella:
You are the one who makes me happy
when everything else turns to grey
Brenda never takes her eyes off of Dylan, she can't help but to cry, this all overwhelming and she didn't really expect any of this.
Yours is the voice that wakes me mornings
and sends me out into the day
Dylan reaches out for that velvet box inside his pocket and smiled at her. Brenda look at the box and back to Dylan, she smiled at him
You are the crowd that sits quiet
Listening to me
To all the mad sense I make
You are one of the few things worth remembering
And since it's all true
How can anyone mean more to me
Than you
"Brenda, I know this is happening so fast, we just got back together… but I can't wait another day my bren.." he touches her cheeks wiping her tears "I did everything you told me, five years ago, and just like always, you were right about us, that we had to do that five-year gap for ourselves… and I will be forever thankful to you… for everything you have done for me… you never left my side… you're always there for me, and even if when we're apart from each other, you never fail to make me feel loved, you've given me strength after all that happened to me." Dylan said in tears as the choir continues singing in the background.
Sorry if sometimes I look past you
there's no one beyond your eyes
inside my head the wheels are turning
if sometimes I'm not so wise
Its Brenda's turn to wipe out Dylan's tears as she listen to what he have to say "sorry Brenda… sorry for the pain I cause you… sorry for all the tears I brought to your eyes… sorry for not being strong before…" Dylan cried harder and couldn't put up the right words for Brenda to know how sorry he was. "I'm sorry I let you go… that is the biggest mistake I ever made Brenda… you were nothing but an angel sent for me and yet I hurt you…I'm sorry Brenda… I'm so sorry"
Brenda hugged him tight as tight as their body allows them. "It's ok, really… I forgave you a long time ago…" Brenda whispered into his ears
The gang and the rest of them had tears in their eyes, they really felt how sincere Dylan is and it's just so intense. This time the choir was just humming the song.
Dylan slowly knelt down on his knees and held Brenda's hand. "Brenda you are my soul mate, my better half, I am happiest when I'm at your side… your eyes… those smiles… I love everything about you… your family, even your stubbornness..." Dylan laughs a little "just like you accepted my whole personality… I adore you Brenda… and here we are surrounded by the people we both love and cared about, I want them to be here and be part of this" Dylan opened the box and took the ring "would you grow old with me Brenda? Would you marry me?" he finally ask her
Brenda wanted to scream yes but contain herself, she close her eyes to let everything sink in and said "yes Dylan… I would marry you in a heart beat" she replied as Dylan's smile grew wider and put the ring on her finger.
Dylan got up and kissed Brenda passionately not caring about the people around them. Brandon was the first one to react by clapping his hands, after few seconds he was joined by everyone.
And the choir sings the last stanza, as Dylan and Brenda hug each other.
You are my heart and my soul my inspiration,
Just like the old love song goes
You are one of the few things worth remembering
and since its all true
How can anyone mean more to me
than you
After the song ended, Iris, Jim and Cindy went to congratulate them "we're so proud of you son…" Iris said hugging him "congratulation to both of you" this time she hugs Brenda.
"Daddy..." Brenda went to her dad and hug him "thank you so much" Brenda cried over Jim's shoulder "you both deserve this Brenda…and I'm really happy for you… congratulation baby…" Jim replied as they broke apart Jim gave Dylan a fatherly hug too "take care of her, son"
"Will do... and thank you so much Jim… for everything else…thank you"
Both Dylan and Brenda face Cindy this time, both were grateful to Cindy for her undying support and unconditional love for both of them, Cindy was crying the whole time, they both envelop her into a three way hug "thank you" they said in unison
"I love you both…" was all Cindy could reply
Valerie went next "OMG, you're engage now… who would have thought?" Val said laughing, she receive Brenda's infamous look in return "I'm kidding, you know that I'm happy for you…I really am… come here…" Val hug him tight "I love you Brenda… I'm really happy for you… you deserve this…"
"Thank you Val, I really can't say anything now because I'm still in shock…but thanks for everything… you're truly is my best friend…"
"Kids..." Brandon called out as he runs towards them "you two better be happy and live happily ever after ok…?" Brandon said to lighten up the mood.
Then the whole gang went to hug and kiss and congratulate the newly engage couple.
"So are you ready for more?" Donna asked Brenda
"What?" Brenda ask looking at Dylan who just smiled at her
"Just follow Dylan… and enjoy…" Andrea said smiling at her, they all knew Brenda hates surprises.
"Ready?" Dylan asked
"As ready as I can be…" Brenda said, and she faced her family and friends once again "thank you guys…. Thanks for everything…"
The rest of them watch Dylan and Brenda to walk away from them, they all knew what's in store for Brenda and they knew she would love it. They all decided to wrap the party up and head to Iris house to get some rest.
"Dylan…" Brenda said as they were walking down the beach shore, "thank you for what you've done… it's really nice…and I love it… the speech, the song, my ring… everything… its perfect…"
"Well I'm glad you said yes…" Dylan said
"Of course I'll say yes… you're the only one I wanted to spend my whole life with"
"Glad to hear that… c'mon we're here" they reach a spot where Donna and the girls put a blanket with a bottle of whine and glasses.
Brenda smiled at the note saying 'wine by the shore for the newly engage couple…'
Brenda got the glasses while Dylan opens the wine, "this is so nice I love the sea breeze" she said
Dylan went behind Brenda to let her rest against him as they talk about what happened and their future together.
"One last touch…" Dylan said "5…4…3…2…1…" with that a firework display were seen above the sky.
"Oh, I love you Dylan…" Brenda said as she kisses Dylan and they both watch the sky light up with fireworks.
awww... i sooo love dylan there... A for effort and a million points for the surprises...:) so what do you think guys? please review....-charms