Three months had passed. Riley was back at school. She still couldn't believe that when she met Jesse's parents she saw John. She wanted that trip to be fun. Instead it was awkward and uncomfortable. She was hoping it would never happen again. Riley and Ashley were at lunch.
"So how are things going with the lovebirds?" Ashley asked.
"We're great."
"I could of guessed that." "You guys are the cutest couple around work."
"The students know to." "They tease us all the time."
"I know I've heard a few of them."
"Being with Jesse has made me realize how unhealthy and wrong my last relationship was." "It's so nice to be the only girlfriend in the relationship."
"That's the way it should be."
"I can see that now." "I was blinded by love." "Now I'm with someone who really loves me and always puts me first."
"I'm glad you're so happy."
"It's nice to be this happy."
"I could tell in your other relationship even though you said you were happy, you were sad."
"Yeah most of the time I was."
"Does Jesse know about the b-
"No." "You know I don't like to talk about that."
"I know."
"Well we'd better get going."
"You just wanna get back to school because you and Jesse have the same free period."
"Hey we work during that time."
"Work on what?" "Making out?"
"We've never made out at school."
"Yeah right."
Riley went to Jesse's classroom with her grade book and papers in hand.
"Hi baby." Jesse said.
"Hi."
"Did you have a nice lunch?"
"Yeah."
"Good." "Give me a kiss."
"Jesse we're at work."
"Just a little one."
"No Jesse."
"Please." "I love you."
"I love you too." She kissed him. "Happy?"
"Yes." "Thank you."
"You're welcome." "Now we have to get to work."
"Wanna do something tonight?"
"Sure."
"Let's go to Pier 39."
"Ok."
"Then after that maybe you can spend the night at my house."
"Is something particular on your mind right now?"
"Well yeah." "We can't talk about it right now we're at work and it would be very inappropriate." "You and your dirty mind." He said jokingly.
"Me?" "You're such a goofball."
"You still love me though right?"
"Yes."
Later that night they went to Pier 39 after a nice dinner. It was nighttime.
"It's a little chilly out here tonight." Riley said.
"Well it is October."
"It's still beautiful though."
"Not half as beautiful as you are."
"Thanks."
"Riley I need to ask you something." Jesse got in front of her. "I've been crazy about you since the moment I saw you." "I know it's only been six months but I've never been more sure of anything before." He got down on one knee took a box out of his pocket and opened it. "Riley I love you." "Will you marry me?"
"Oh my god, Jesse." "Yes." He put the ring on her finger. He stood up. They kissed. "I love you."
"I love you too."
Nikki had just came back to her hotel room in New Hampshire. John came out of the bedroom.
"Nikki I need to talk to you." John said.
"Ok."
"It's over."
"What?"
"I'm not happy with you anymore." "I love someone else." "I'm sorry."
"John how could you do this to me?"
"I never meant for it to happen." "I've tried to be happy with you but I'm not."
"I'm gonna be check into another room." He grabbed his suitcase from the bedroom and left.