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CHRIS 11
When Jade said yes I literally felt like I could fly with happiness. I slipped the ring on her finger and pulled her close to me, everything was looking up for me and Jade. I glanced over at my family who were all huddled together, smiles on their faces at us. I smiled back but focused on my mum. She sat there rubbing her stomach and looking so proud it took my breath away. They knew I was going to propose to Jade – again – they were the ones that actually helped…
I sat down on the sofa where all my family were situated just relaxing after Barbus' vanquish. Dad had collected mum from magic school to join in on the celebrations.
"Where's Jade?" Paige asked.
"In the shower" I responded, "Listen I need your help" I asked, leaning forward to grab everyone's attention
"Of course sweetie, what is it?" my mum asked, frowning slightly thinking something was wrong.
Instead of answering I pulled the dainty ring from my pocket and held it up between my fingers.
"I kinda need to propose tonight…" I trailed off, a nervous smile on my face.
Almost instantly Phoebe screeched so loud I actually thought my eyes drums burst. I saw Paige cringe and lean away from her and mum and dad cover their ears.
"Shhhhh, she'll hear you" I whispered/shouted, looking nervously towards the bedroom door.
"Sorry" she whispered but a large smile graced her lips.
"Oh sweetie, that's great" Mum said, leaning forward and placing her hand on my knee.
"Yeah, I mean I guess were already engaged but the whole giving-back-of-the-ring-thing kinda makes it unofficial so I wanna make it… official" I said but my answer just made everyone confused.
"Huh?" Paige asked, her nose wrinkled in confusion.
"Oh well we are engaged but she gave me the ring back before I came here as a kind of reminder…I guess." I explained.
"Ah, I see" Paige muttered, sharing a smile with Phoebe.
"Well were all going to P3 later you can do it there" Mum suggested and my dad nodded.
"Yeah but don't make a big show of it, something subtle but romantic" Phoebe said.
"Make it a surprise, don't give her any idea about what you're going to do until you do it" Paige chipped in.
"And don't let her see the ring or else you'll be forced to do it then and there which you probably won't be prepared for" my dad said, staring intently at my mum. Oh yeah, my mum walked in on my dad in the bathroom preparing a speech to propose. Check, definitely won't be doing that.
"Okay… I think I got it" I said gazing at the ring in my hand. It was a beautiful, luminous green with diamonds encrusted around it. The ring wasn't too flashy or big but Jade said it was perfect. Then the door to our bedroom opened and Jade came out, her wet hair flowing over her shoulders. I didn't know what to do because the ring, her surprise engagement ring was still in my hand. My family looked at me in shock so I did the first thing that came to my mind. I threw the ring in my mouth and prayed I wouldn't have to talk.
"Hey, do any of you have any hairbands – I kinds left mine in the past" Jade said jokingly and immediately Paige stood up, looking nervously towards me.
"Of course, of course – just follow me" Paige requested acting awfully chipper and practically pulled Jade from the room. I breathed a sigh of relief and took the ring from my mouth and wiped it on my shirt. My family also looked relieved, it was a close call.
"Okay, that was too close" Mum said and I nodded. Far too close.
The slow song ended and Jade looked up at me with a smile on her face.
"I don't want to ruin the moment but you keep standing on my toes" and I had to laugh at what she said. I wasn't the best dancer in the world and my coordination sucked.
"Come on then" I said and tugged her through the crowd and back to our table.
"Oh congratulations guys" Phoebe said, jumping up and giving us both hugs. Phoebe was always the romantic one, marrying a cupid, becoming Aphrodite and being a successful columnist and empathy… well feelings were more her understanding. Paige, too, gave us hugs and dad gave Jade a kiss on the cheek and gave me a 'manly hug'. But as mum could hardly lift herself off the sofa Jade and I leaned down to her.
"Well I think more drinks are in order" Paige said, smiling as she stood up.
"I'll help" Jade said as she gave me a quick peck on the cheek and a smile before she walked to the bar with Paige, them laughing and smiling the whole way.
"I think that went well" My dad commented and I nodded.
"She looked so shocked at first… it was kinda funny" I replied, laughing at the memory.
"Well you did the right thing because you don't just get a girl pregnant and don't commit, you know. It's obvious you two are in love and I'm so proud of you" My mum said, tearing up a little bit.
"Mum?"
"Yeah" she replied, sipping away at her lemonade.
"We were engaged before she got pregnant" I reminded her, feeling a blush covering my cheeks talking about it.
Before she could answer though Paige and Jade came back carrying the drinks in their hands. The night flew by as we talked, smiled and laughed and had a great night. Mum began to get tired though so we orbed back to the manor when it neared ten o' clock at night.
"Well good night guys" Jade said, hiding a yawn behind her hand.
"Yeah I'm just going to get a drink" I replied.
"Okay, don't be long" she said before disappearing into the bedroom. As soon as the door closed a figure materialised into the middle of the hallway grabbing my family's attention. The figure had long flowing blonde hair and a kind heart shaped face, a smile graced her lips.
My mum tried to blow her up but the figure remained solid not looking angry at the fact my mother just tried to kill her.
"Who are you?" my dad demanded, shielding my mum from the mysterious stranger.
"Fear not fellow witches I'm here to help you" she replied, her words sounding soft and angelic.
And before another word could be said we all disappeared from the manor in a purple puff of smoke.
It's really short – sorry – but it's just a filler chapter. Next chapter will be interesting and much longer… so good? Bad? Let me know!