A Butterfly Can Create Magic

Bella replayed yesterday's events in her head, from Cleo telling them she was pregnant, to her, Emma, and Rikki worrying about the abortion. They weren't sure Cleo was getting an abortion. But Emma told us she had a feeling she would, and earlier today, Cleo told the girls not to worry, and that the problem would be taken care of soon. Technically this didn't mean she was getting an abortion, but they saw how worried she was to tell both Ryan and Lewis yesterday, and how much she didn't want the baby, so they considered it did mean it. After escaping the humid air with a quick dip in the cool, blue ocean water, Bella headed to now her and Will's boathouse. She walked in and expected Will to be there, but he left a note that said: Dolphin Training. Be back at 3 :). She smiled at the note and set it back down in its place. She opened the blinds and all of the sudden saw Zane heading for the boathouse. Her brows furrowed together as she looked out the square window, then headed for the door as she saw Zane getting closer to it. She opened the door immediately as Zane was about to knock, with his fist in the air. He put it down, considering she already opened it.

"What do you want Zane?" Bella asked, annoyed.

"I need some advice," Zane said, and played with his hands as he walked inside, uninvited.

"Come right in," Bella said sarcastically as she shut the door. She walked over to him and said, "Advice about?"

"Rikki."

Bella rolled her eyes and stuck her hands on her hips. "Zane, get a clue! It's obvious Rikki doesn't want you back!"

"She said we could be together if I proved I was sorry."

"She didn't really mean that. She meant you couldn't prove it, so you would never get back together."

"Well, that's not what she said. So I'm gonna give it a shot."

Bella rolled her eyes at that. "Good luck with that."

"Just give me some advice, Hartley," Zane spat.

"I don't have any advice. Besides I'm not helping my best friend's ex get back with her if she doesn't want it."

"You know what? Forget it. I'll get her back. I always get what I want." And with that, Zane left and slammed the door behind him.

"Jerk," Bella mumbled.

Zane ran it over many times in his head. What else was he supposed to do? He had the best plan to show his love, but didn't know if it would work. He did want this, he was just scared. But he knew, Rikki would believe him this way. So, he finally gathered up the courage to see her, and left.

He walked into her office and went up to the receptionist. "Rikki Chadwick," he told the receptionist.

"And who may I ask are you?" the receptionist replied.

"A friend, say I'm a friend," Zane said. The receptionist looked at him unknowingly, but let it go. She called Rikki's office.

"Yea?" Rikki picked up the phone. Zane heard her beautiful voice flow through the speaker.

"A friend is here to see you," the receptionist replied.

Rikki thought it was Emma, Cleo, or Bella, so said, "Alright, let 'em in," and hung up.

The receptionist pressed her button to turn off the speaker and Zane said, "Thanks," as he went back to Rikki's office. He knocked on her glass door and she looked up, not expecting to see him. She got up, opened the door, and snapped, "What are you doing here?"

"This," Zane replied, and took one of her hand's, while keeping his other hand closed. He got down on one knee.

"W-what are you doing?" Rikki asked, nervous. Everyone in the office turned their heads.

"You said I could prove I was sorry, and that I love you, so I am. Rikki Chadwick, I was a jerk, and I regret doing all those things to you. I let you slip through my fingers, and I miss every second we spent together." You could start hearing the awwws through the office as people stared. Zane continued, "I want to be with you no matter what, forever. I want our relationship to be a commitment, and I don't wanna see other people or wait for you any longer." He opened up his hand, and a butterfly flew out. Under the butterfly, was a huge, seven carat diamond ring. Rikki gasped and put her hand over her mouth. "Will you marry me?" Zane asked, smiling. This office started corrupting in awwws and the other office girls were squealing. The receptionist took a tissue and wiped her teary eyes. Rikki continued looking shocked, so Zane said, "If that speech didn't show I love you, I don't know what will." He smiled. That did it. Rikki took Zane into a big kiss. The office started clapping, as she let go, with tear-stained cheeks. She smiled and laughed lightly, and Zane slid the ringer on her finger. He kissed her again, then let go, and tucked a strand of loose hair behind her ear.

Pretty short chapter, I know. But whatever lol. Here's the link to the ring Zane gave Rikki, if you wanna see it:

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