Chapter 2: Two People Vow to Stay

Vincent went to Greg's Jewelry store right after he left the hospital for the day. He picked up the ring he had custom made just for her.

"That is an amazing ring Vincent, as many times as you had me change it over the years it final finish is amazing"

"Thanks, I really hope she loves it"

" It's a Pink Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring what's not to love about it?"

Vincent smiled swiping his card to pay for it.

"I bet she will cry tears for joy at how amazing it will it"

"Thanks again Greg I will talk to you soon," Vincent says as he waved to his friend.

Vincent got in his car and opened the box staring at the ring again trying to picture her face when she sees it. Tonight was going to be the night there was no turning back now.

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Catherine was sitting at her vanity trying to hurry to finish curling the ends of her hair. Vincent was on his way to come get her so they could head to the county fair for some much-needed fun.

The weather had been pretty warm lately so she wore a jean skirt that went midway up her thigh and red V-neck shirt and cute sandals. She opted to be comfortable instead of overly cute all the walking and rides her and Vincent would get on would mess up any dressy clothes.

Catherine heard a knock at the door and knew it was Vincent always on time. Her little sister Heather answered the door.

"Hey, brother-in-law," Heather says hugging Vincent. Heather had been calling Vincent that since they were in high school. Their senior year Vincent and Catherine got voted Cutest Couple and most likely to get married and ever since Heather called him brother-in-law and both Vincent's parents and hers seem to go along with it as well. Catherine parents called him son and Vincent's parents treated her like the daughter they never had since Vincent had all brothers. It was as if everyone knew they were meant to be together already. They had lasted this long secretly dating at first since eighth grade when they officially weren't allowed to date till they were sixteen.

Catherine finished the last of curling her hair and sprayed a couple of sprays of perfume before walking into her living room to Vincent waiting for her near the door.

"Hey" she smiled at her handsome boyfriend dressed in a black t-shirt and jeans looking like a model.

He pulled her to him in a quick hug "you look great" he says

"Thank you, so do you," she says grabbing his hand and heading for the door.

"see you guys later," Heather says from behind them.

Vincent and Catherine walked hand in hand in the fair checking out all the attractions.

They rode a few coasters, got on a few rides, had fries, corn-dogs, and Vincent ate a huge cheese steak sandwich. They were having a great time laughing and goofing around. Catherine noticed Vincent was more quiet than usual as if he had something on his mind. she talked most of the way there and Vincent spoke some but wasn't his usual talkative self.

"Vincent you OK?" she asked with concern.

"Yes, I am fine just thinking. How about we get on the Ferris wheel" Vincent deflected and Catherine noticed but said nothing.

Vincent was incredibly nervous he didn't expect that proposing to Catherine to be this unnerving but it was. He was trying to figure out when to say it how to bring it up the right words to make it so special and romantic for her.

Once they were on the Ferris wheel and the ride moved slowly into a circle Catherine turned to him. she placed her hand on his cheek forcing him to turn to her and look into her eyes.

"Vincent, what's wrong seriously?"

he smirked slightly as her magnetic green eyes reeled him in."It's nothing I promise but I have a surprise for you after we get off the Ferris wheel"

she half smiled not really convinced but didn't want to push it whatever was on his mind she knew he would tell her eventually after all these years she knew Vincent well.

After they exited the ride Vincent lead her to a part of the park where the hot air balloons are. Once Catherine realized that was where they were headed she got excited it.

"Are you taking me on a balloon ride?"

"Yes I am gorgeous" Vincent takes Catherine's hand and leads her over to the front of the line. He walks up to the balloon operator who gives Vincent a smile and a handshake. Catherine noticed the quick exchange of the folded hundred dollar bill in Vincent's hand to the balloon operator. He would have to remember to thank JT for that connection Vincent picks Catherine up and placed her gently in the basket and then climbed in as well. Since the balloon was already filled with air the operator unhooked the anchor and just like they slowly ascended into the air.

Vincent looked over at Catherine as they sailed slowly across the sky her smile was huge. She stood near the edge and looking out at the view.

"Wow this view is amazing," Catherine said as she turned to Vincent. she immediately hugged him "Thank you this is the best gift ever" Vincent took that as his cue and slowly dropped down to one knee. Vincent wanted to laugh at how huge Catherines eyes got but he kept his composer.

"Catherine I love you so much, I've been in love with you since the first time I saw you" Catherine put her hand to her heart as her eyes began to tear. "I don't want to wait to marry you I want to marry you now. I want you to be my wife. You are my first thought when I wake in the morning and the last thought when I go to sleep. I want to wake up with you by my side every night. To grow old with you and have a family with you" Tears fell as she listened to the sincerity in his voice. He reached into his jacket pulling a black velvet box.

"Catherine, will you marry me and accept this beautiful ring I had specially made just for you to show you just how much you mean to me?"

Vincent opened the box and Catherine gasped she stared at the ring it was just as beautiful as he claimed. she was almost scared to touch it Vincent took it out the box and held it toward her. She smiled and nodded yes as more tears escaped her eyes.

"Vincent this... I can't believe you designed this ring just for me, it is incredible" Catherine stared at the ring as she held out her hand for Vincent to slide it onto her finger.

"I thought you wanted to wait till after your residency?"

"I agreed to that long ago but I've wanted you to be my wife since I first asked you"

Catherine giggled as she wiped away her tears and continued to stare at the ring. "We were just kids then"

"I know and as young as we were we always knew we were meant to be"

"I love you so much Vincent thank you for this beautiful ring I love it. I would love to marry you and be your wife" she hugged him and then kissed him passionately.

Vincent had his arms wrapped around Catherine as the balloon descended and took them back to the fair. Once off the ride, she holds on to him never wanted to let him go. The atmosphere around them was different, an excitement, a high, all the thoughts of endless possibilities. This was the best day of both their lives. They were all over each other couldn't stop touching they got on ride after ride, laughed, kissed, rode more rides, and kissed some more. People smiled as they watched a young couple in love as they enjoyed tasty treats, cotton candy, and funnel cakes.

They were just about to leave when Vincent stopped at a game stand he wanted to win Catherine one of the huge teddy bears she had been eyeing since they got there.

"Vincent you know these games are rigged right?" she laughed

Vincent stood in the back of her his hand on her stomach he pulled her close to him and whispered into her ear "When I do anything for you I always win"

His touch and the warmness of his breath sent chills down her spine and she shivered she would never get enough of that man. Her cheeks flushed and the nerves between her thighs begin to tingle.

"let me get 3 balls," Vincent says to the guy in charge of the games.

Vincent smiled at Catherine as he came from behind her knowing he what just did to her.

Vincent walked closer to the Bank a ball game where the object of the game was to hit a ball off a slanted board into a basket something that is easier said than done to most people. Vincent had seen it done before so he figured he could get the ball in no problem.

He leaned in up close to the stand and aimed at the board tossing it underhand, it hit the board and bounced off then fall to the floor. Vincent shook his head but realized his mistake he leaned in even closer tossed it up lighter into the air. This time it hit the board and fall right into the bucket.

"Yes!" he said lifting his hands in triumph he turned to Catherine who was beaming. "I told you anything I do for you I always win. your pick beautiful" Vincent said as he gestured toward the prizes.

Catherine already knew she wanted Tigger from Winnie the Pooh she always loved him since she was a kid. Vincent smiled at his now fiance, this was the perfect date he couldn't have asked for a better date with her. The night was still young and he had no intentions of letting it end anytime soon.

Catherine walked hand in hand with Vincent as they made their way to the nearly empty parking lot. Most people were gone now that it was close to 11 pm on a weeknight.

Catherine stared down at her ring a few times since it was given to her. she couldn't believe something so beautiful was made for her and from Vincent. He was the perfect guy she felt so lucky to have him. He was so kind, patient, romantic and caring he was every woman's dream guy and he was all hers. she some felt like she needed to pinch herself to see if she was dreaming.

Vincent opened the door for her to his 1969 Mustang convertible he loved that car to death he and his dad fully restored it when he first started college. Vincent referred to it as his other baby, Catherine being his first of course. He climbed in next to her he put the key in the ignition and opened the rooftop.

Catherine looked up at the sky noticing how clear it was at the moment. The stars seemed brighter than usual.

"Let's sit and look at the stars for a while," Catherine says.

Vincent looked over at her she continued looking up at the sky the moonlight shined on her face she looked stunning. Vincent turned the car back off and got comfortable in the front seat. He like her wasn't ready to go home just yet. Catherine moved over closer to Vincent, automatically he put his arms around her shoulder. they were silent for a while enjoying the quiet both lost in thoughts of their futures. Now that they are engaged they have so much to look forward to.

"Vincent, when do you think we should get married?"

Vincent almost didn't hear Catherine he was so lost in his thoughts daydreaming about them with the having a perfect life.

" I want to marry you soon Catherine I feel like I have waited too long already"

"I want that too but we have to pick a date"

Vincent thought about it for a second "How about in October?"

" A fall wedding that would be so perfect" she already started thinking about colors for her bridesmaid dresses and flowers.

"I always pictured us getting married on a beach somewhere"

"we could have a destination wedding!" Catherine says getting excited " that would be so amazing and beautiful especially if it's in Hawaii or someplace like that"

Vincent smiled at her excitement. "I just mainly want to see you in a bikini"

Catherine rolled her eyes playfully punching him in the arm. "is that all you think about?" she giggled.

"yea mostly," he says lowering his head to her neck and planting soft kisses.

She tilted her head back enjoying his sweet warm kisses. Every kiss sent warm tingles down her spine.

"Vincent" she lightly moaned his name. Vincent teased her with his lips and tongue leaving a trail of kisses all over neck and chin before devouring her lips in a hot kiss that made her womb flutter like it was full of butterflies. His hands gripped at her thigh slowly inching upward toward her skirt. Catherine was the first to pull away trying to control her breathing.

"Vincent, how many kids do you want?"

Vincent laughed "after what we just did that is what you choose to ask"

"Yes I want to know"

"Ummm five"

"no way"

"how about a whole hockey team then"

Catherine's mouth dropped her face wide-eyed " I am not delivering that many babies Vincent"

Vincent doubled over in laughter her facial expressions made him laugh so hard.

"I am only joking Catherine, I want however many you want"

Catherine sat up climbing over the middle of the dash in the car and straddled Vincent's lap.

"Vincent I want to have your child"

"Well we already established that" he laughed "and I am happy to oblige whenever you are ready"

"now"

"now?"

"yes" she nodded

Vincent stared into her eyes seeing the seriousness in her statement. His heart raced but hearing the words made him happier than he ever thought possible and he immediately crushed his lips into hers.

"I love you" he whispered on her lips as he slightly back away from them. He then kissed her again gripping her thighs and slowly caressing her skin with his gentle hands. Her hands were around his neck her nails gently gliding across the nape of his neck. Her touch sent chills all over his body. He needed her and wanted her so badly. His hand made it around her thighs to her firm ass that he squeezed and palmed.

Catherine pulled away from this kiss reaching for the rim his shirt pulling it up and over his head.

Vincent stared into her eyes watching her movements he licked his lips as she gave him an alluring look "So let's make a hockey team"

Vincent immediately hit the roof close button and then the button to move the seat back as far as it could go he was about to take her to ecstasy.

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