Chapter 10: On the run.
Emily's POV
The next morning, I woke up earlier than Alison. I kissed her forehead before exiting the tent.
I looked around for small tree branches to start the fire, I placed a small pot to warm boil some water and started mixing eggs on a put, as I prepared another small pan.
"Good morning princess" I said when I saw Ali walking out the tent.
"Good morning" she answered sleepy bending down to give me a small kiss.
"Breakfast is ready" I said and passed her a small plate with some eggs and bacon.
"What's the plan for today?" She asked as we enjoyed our food.
"I don't know, I think we should look around for a place to stay. I talked to Toby this morning, he said that we should meet up with him so he can give me some money he was able to rescue from his apartment"
"We can look for a bank too, I want to withdraw some money" she said "I want to take as much money as I can"
I nodded and we stayed quiet for a minute. I broke the silence.
"You're gonna marry me one day you know" I blurted out.
She laughed.
"I will" she said.
"Seriously?" I yelled in surprise.
"Yes" she looked at me with a smile.
"Holy fuck, I love you so much" I grabbed her face and kissed her softly.
"I love you too" she answered with a grin.
We spend our morning showering on the river and cleaning the car. We decided to look for a motel instead of staying in the middle of the forest.
"Are you hungry?" I asked Ali as we drove around a small town looking for a motel and a bank.
"A little" she admitted.
I stopped on a small restaurant called 'Rogers Burgers'. We entered the place and sat on a small red table at the end.
I looked around, being alert in case someone recognized us and to make sure we were safe.
"Emily, stop worrying. Let's just enjoy our meal, ok?" she said in a sweet voice holding my hand.
"I'm sorry, you're right" I apologized.
We went to the restroom and washed our hands. Before returning to our table, I stopped.
"What's wrong?" She asked.
"Why don't you go order for us and I'll just call Toby really quick?" I suggested.
"Sure" she said "don't take too long"
I nodded and she walked out the restroom. I dialed Toby's number and waited for him to answer.
"Em, is everything ok? Where are you?" He answered.
"Hey Tobs, I was just wondering where would you like to meet?" I asked.
"Where are you right now?"
"At this place called Rogers Burgers near where we used to come fishing remember? Drive about a mile and a half from there and turn on the small sign that says, 'Red rocks', it's a small town" I answered.
"Yeah, I know where you are, I'll meet you two there" he said, and I agreed.
I hung up and walked outside. I was about to walk back to the table when I saw a small store across the street. I made my way to Alison.
"What did he said?" she asked as I approached.
"He will meet us here" I told her "I think I forgot my wallet on the car. Let me go get it, I'll be back"
She nodded and I walked outside the restaurant. I ran to the small store and picked a gift for Alison. I went back to the restaurant and sat down.
"Here are your orders," said a very happy server. She placed our burgers and milkshakes carefully on the table "enjoy"
We started eating, making small conversation about random stuffs.
"So, Paris?" I asked as we talked about some places we wanted to visit someday.
"Yeah, it has always been my dream. To stand at the top of the Eiffel tower" she confessed "How about you..."
We talked for a while, after finishing eating, I took the small box out of my pocket.
"I have to confess something to you... I lied to you" I told Ali and she looked confused at me "when I told you I was going to get my wallet from the car I actually went somewhere else and got you this"
I extended my hand and gave her the small box.
"What is this?" she frowned in confusion.
"Open it" I smiled.
She opened the box to find a small ring inside of it.
"Em..." she gasped.
I stood up and sat next her. I grabbed her chin and turned her head to look at me.
"With this ring, I want to promise that I'll love you forever, no matter what. I will protect you and make you the happiest woman in the world and I promise that we will go to Paris one day, like you have always wanted" I looked at her on the eyes "what do you say, will you be mine forever?"
She stared quietly at the ring for about a minute, for me it felt like hours.
"Yes" she cried and looked up at me "Yes, yes, yes!" She pulled me for a passionate kiss. I pulled her closer as she wrapped her hands around my neck.
"Wow! get a room you two" spoke a voice next to us.