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Chapter 32 – Proposal

After training, Serena shook her head and grabbed her things. She was ready to leave. Darien trotted over to her before she could walk away. "I'm sorry. It just made sense for us all to train together. I forgot I hadn't told you."

She stopped and turned to look at Darien, "I get that we all need to train with Molly as Sailor Mars. I just would have liked a heads up. This outfit was not intended for group training." She gestured to what she was wearing.

Darien's eyes roamed over her body, and he stepped closer, "You look so sexy." He rested his hand on her hip.

"That's my point!" She exclaimed. "Do you really like that the guys got to see me wearing this, and what if Sapphire hadn't had a meeting? He would have been here too."

Darien narrowed his eyes. He had to admit she was absolutely right, "Next time, I will not forget to tell you. Even though I do enjoy any time I can see you dressed like this," he purred in her ear.

Goosebumps ran down her whole body, and she leaned into him. He leaned down and claimed her lips, and she dropped her bag and wrapped her arms around him. "It was a good idea. I was just looking forward to some time alone together."

"Tonight, I promise we will be all alone. I will take you out somewhere fancy to make up for this morning." He smiled down at her.

She kissed his cheek and whispered, "I'll wear something sexy and see if you can keep your hands off me then."

"And, why would I want to keep my hands off you?" He asked incredulously.

"Good point." She winked at him, bent down, and picked up her bag, waving at him, "See you tonight, babe!" And she walked away knowing her butt looked good in the tight shorts she was wearing.

He knew that was the last time he would see that perfect girl and her sexy ass walking away from him as his girlfriend. Next time he had to say goodbye, she would be his fiancé.

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Darien sighed for what felt like the hundredth time. He was growing impatient for the evening, and he had run through his plans countless times, making sure he was prepared. Really, all he needed was Serena and a ring, but he wanted it to be special. He had put her through so much with the breakup. He wanted her to be completely sure of him when she said yes. Now, he just had two hours and forty-eight minutes to wait. He sighed again.

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Dinner was a nightmare. Darien had made a reservation at a really nice restaurant, and it turned out to be on the night it was visited by the health inspector. The kitchen was spotless apparently, but the food took forever. The cook staff obviously couldn't cook and answer questions at the same time. What made it worse was he couldn't reasonably complain to anyone about it.

He smiled at Serena and then took a sip of his water; he really hoped their food would come soon. Just as he finished that thought, a nervous waiter came out carrying what looked to be their food. Darien smiled at Serena and then indicated the food was coming.

The next part felt like it was in slow motion. Serena turned to look toward the coming food. Her stomach had been growling for the last fifteen minutes, and just then, the waiter faltered in his step. The whole tray of food came down right in her lap. Before the waiter could react, Darien was up and trying to wipe hot food off of her.

"I think this means we should take this to go." She said and smiled weakly at Darien.

The waiter was a mess of apologies and trying to pick up the plates and tray that had fallen on her. He then quickly ran off to get the manager in a panic. By that time, everyone in the restaurant was looking at them. After all, they were all waiting for food and had nothing better to do.

The manager came out full of apologies and with promises to get them new food. Darien quickly stated that they wouldn't be staying since Serena was covered in food and starving. He then wrapped his suit coat around her and ushered her out of there.

"Well, that was a disaster!" Darien was incredibly frustrated; he was supposed to be proposing tonight to Serena. Not to mention she looked so sexy in that dress that he hated the idea that it was ruined.

"I don't really want to head back to my place and face the boys looking like this. I would never hear the end of it. Can I borrow some clothes from you?"

He kissed her cheek and drove her to his apartment. He found her clothes that were way too big on her but looked sexy because she was wearing them. He had to remember to have her wear his collared shirt and a pair of boxers again. He then heated up some leftovers from the day before, and they sat on the couch and ate together.

"Are you up for going for a drive? I have something I still would like to show you." He asked, hoping he could still save the night. He couldn't put off asking her, he loved her too much.

They drove the short way to a house Serena recognized, but wasn't sure why they were going to. "I have always loved this house." She said and didn't notice Darien's huge smile.

They walked around to the back yard, and she gasped. It looked like a slice of paradise. The beautiful smell of roses permeated the air, and there were thousands of twinkle lights lighting the gazebo and the backyard. She looked transfixed and said, "This is beautiful!"

Darien led her to the gazebo and had her sit on the cushioned bench placed there. He then sat next to her and kissed her forehead.

He took a breath and said, "Serena, since the moment you came into my life, you have been a shining light and chased away the darkness and loneliness. You have always been the most amazing woman. You radiate kindness, joy, purity, and love. Everything in my life has more meaning and worth just because you're there with me. I want to be the man to support you in your dreams and in your life. I want to be your partner in everything and the man you can rely on to be there for you always." He slipped off the bench and down on one knee. "Serena, my love, will you marry me?"

"Yes!" Was all she was able to get out before she was crying tears of joy and clinging to him.

He kissed her and pulled back, chuckling. "I forgot to pull out the ring." He then removed it from his pocket, opened the box, and heard her gasp. "I take it you like it."

Serena put it on her finger and admired it, "Trying to make a point to guys like Sapphire?" She winked at him.

"No comment," was his reply, and then he was kissing her.

When he pulled back, she looked around and said, "Care to tell me why we are trespassing? As amazing as this is, I would hate to be arrested."

"Actually, that is the next thing I wanted to tell you. I bought you this house. Well, us this house. I hope you like it, and it's near your uncle's home. I thought you would like to be close to him and the guys."

She began crying again and smiled at him through her tears, "This is perfect! I couldn't be happier right now."

He helped her up from the bench and proceeded to show her around the house where they would build their lives together.