'So today is the big day,' I thought to myself as I yawned and stretched out my arms and wings. When I got back home from all the shit I had to take care of yesterday, Angel practically leaped into my arms. I was a little confused about what had gotten into him until he let out a sigh and wrapped his arms around me and kissed me, "I missed you soooo much, Husky!" I chuckled and hugged him tightly and close to me before pecking a kiss on his lips, "I missed you too, baby. But see? I'm home now, just like I said I'd be."

He pulled my lips close to his, "and thank Lucifer for that." Last night was pretty simple but very good at the same time. Since I fell asleep the other night, we decided to watch a movie together while we laid in bed holding on to one another. However, we didn't get all the way through the movie, because Angel kept kissing me from my lips and then all the way down my neck and to my chest. His touch in combination with the smell of him made it very difficult for me to resist my more lustful desires so in the end, we ended up making love on the bed.

Just the thought of last night had me blushing while I sat up and watched Angel sleep. I ran my fingers gently down his neck, shoulder and arms and he moaned slightly in his sleep which usually was a good indicator that he was dreaming. So I stopped and just wrapped my arms around his waist and cuddled in close to him. He let out a sigh in response before smacking his lips slightly which was surprisingly satisfying to hear. I smiled in response before falling back asleep.

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Without any real plans other than our special dinner tonight, we pretty much slept in until the afternoon. This was pretty strange to me considering that I usually was the first person to be up in the morning. Nonetheless, the both of us wake up, get dressed and head downstairs. "Goooooood morning, sleepy heads," Charlie exclaimed wrapping her arms around the both of us and smiling harder than what was usual for her. "Uh... hey, Charlie. How's it going," Angel said awkwardly taking a step away after returning the hug. I started scouring the room in search of Vaggie. I caught her on the couch and when Angel wasn't looking, I gestured for her to come and do something about Charlie feeling anxious that she was going to spoil everything before evening even got here.

Vaggie stood up and walked over to Charlie with an arm wrapped around her shoulders and turned and walked her over towards the kitchen. "What was that about," Angel asked me with a suspicious expression on his face. In a smooth and nonchalant manner I quickly thought of an excuse, "eh, It's Charlie she gets excited over everything. Maybe she got news of a new demon coming to the hotel in hopes of redemption." He shrugged his shoulders, "I guess that would make sense."

I wrapped my arms around his waist and kissed him on the lips, "what do say we get out of here for a couple of hours?" He smiled and wrapped his upper set of arms around my neck, "that sounds lovely. Where do you want to go?" I stood there holding Angel and thought for a moment, "how about we go for a walk in the park for a bit? I heard that there are a few local street bands that'll be performing out there today."

He smiled and kissed me on the lips, "that sounds perfect! Can we bring Fat Nuggets?" I smiled up at him, "of course!" He clasped his lower set of hands together and kissed me on the lips before turning and running up the stairs, lighting up the whole room with his smile. I let out a sigh and smiled for a brief moment as my heart skipped a beat.

As soon as Angel was out of sight I quickly walked into the kitchen. In there I met with Gracie, Charlie, Vaggie, Alastor and Nifty. "Okay so I'm going to take Angel out for a couple of hours so that should give you all plenty of time to get everything set up. Does everyone remember what their job is?" Gracie chimes in enthusiastically, "so Vaggie and Charlie are going to decorate and get the penthouse balcony set up for tonight.

Alastor and Nifty are going to be responsible for cooking the meal for tonight and I will be responsible for helping Angel get dolled up for tonight and will escort him to the balcony where you'll be out there waiting for him." I grinned feeling pleased that everyone seemed to be on the same page, "correct and tonight Alastor will act as the server during the actual meal and Gracie and Charlie will be singing and Dr. Frankenstein will be playing guitar in the background while we're eating. Vaggie and Nifty will be standing guard by the balcony to make sure no one crashes into the hotel and ruins everything. Blitzo and his team will arrive later to guard the entrance to the hotel and keep an eye out on any guests that may be interested in checking in." Charlie clasps her hands as tears well up in her eyes, "oh my gosh, this is sooooo exciting I absolutely can't wait!!

I just know that Angel is going to LOVE this!!" I let out a sigh and scratch the back of my head nervously, "let's hope so. I'm so nervous right now and I haven't even done anything yet!" Vaggie and Gracie each place a hand on my shoulder. "Everything's going to be perfect, Husk. We promise," Vaggie says.

Gracie joins in, "all of us here at the hotel truly care about you and Angel so we're all going to work very hard to make sure nothing ruins this night." Everyone else nodded their heads in agreement. I cleared my throat to prevent myself from choking up on my emotions, "thanks you guys." Everyone else smiled and then not even a moment after that we all hear the sound of Angel's boots clicking against the floor of the hotel. I whispered in a hushed tone, "okay everyone, act normal."

Everyone in the room scatters and resumes their previous activities. I grabbed a picnic basket and some sandwiches, a couple bags of chips and some drinks and place everything inside the basket. Angel met me in the kitchen with some of Fat Nuggets things. I take the items from him and placed them in the basket alongside everything else. Angel and I grabbed our things and Fat Nuggets and headed out of the main entrance.

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A few hours have passed and it was time to get ready for the moment of truth. Gracie met Angel in our room and was taking care of him and helping him to get ready. Gracie explained that to Angel that I had a couple of things to check on which was why I wasn't able to be there while he got ready. On the same day that I bought Angel's ring, I had also purchased a nice outfit for myself, with the assistance of Charlie and Vaggie of course. I wanted to look my best tonight and considering the occasion, I was content with the outfit that they had helped me pick out.

(Please see the artwork attached to the chapter to see Husk's and Angel's look).

I had my outfit and everything else I needed stored in my old bedroom so that I could get changed there. I put on my clothes, spray on some cologne and slick my hair back before brushing my teeth. After I finished getting ready I looked at my reflection in the mirror and sighed before thinking about the positive affirmations that Gracie had taught me. 'Okay, Husk you can do this. You can do this."

I pulled the ring box out of my pocket and opened it and looked down at the ring. I looked at myself in the full length mirror I had brought back here and kneeled on one knee and was practicing all the possible ways I could go about saying those four simple yet terrifyingly nerve wracking words, "will you marry me. Will you marry me! Will you marry me? Anthony, mi amore, please be mine forever."

I scoffed at the way the last phrase sounded when I said it out loud. I let out a groan and stood to my feet and muttered, "ugh... Why does this have to be so gut wrenching?" I closed the ring box and placed it back into my pocket and paced around the room feeling like a complete and total moron, 'shit, what if he says no? What if this a mistake? What if it's too soon? What if I scare him off?'

Suddenly in the midst of my ruminating anxious thoughts Alastor appears right in front of me from no where. I jumped and hissed in response, "for fuck's sakes Alastor, would it kill you to use the door?" He chuckles amused that he caught me off guard, "my Husker, I must say this is even more entertaining than watching you drown out your sorrows." I growl in response, "what do you want, Alastor?" He smiles and walks to my door, "I was just coming to get you, Husker my friend.

Everything is all set up for tonight just as you wanted it." I stood up straight and looked into the full length mirror and adjusted my tie. Then I looked at the time on my phone. It was about 5pm sharp. I let out a gulp and then followed Alastor to the door.

He lead me down the stairs and up to the elevators. He presses the button and then after a few minutes the elevator opens and we step out and make our way over to the double doors leading out to the balcony. The scene was very beautiful and overlooked the spectacular city lights of Pentagram city. There was a single table with two chairs adorned with sashes, napkins and table cloths in white, red, black and gold. The wine glasses and tableware were all set out and it truly looked like a Kodak picture.

I walked over and sat down in one of the chairs. I turned my head and looked over to the side and noticed some speakers, microphones and a guitar along with other equipment all set out. Charlie stood behind one of the microphones and Dr. Frankenstein was fine tuning her guitar. They were both dressed in shades of red, black and white which complemented the overall theme of tonight. They even with so far as to wear gold jewelry for an accented touch.

Charlie was wearing a red knee length pencil dress which was covered in red sequins with matching red heels. Dr. Frankenstein wore a button down shirt with slacks and a vest. I sat there and waited anxiously when a couple of minutes later the doors to the balcony opened and Gracie walked out with Angel. Gracie was dressed in a black and gold dress while Angel was being led by the hand by Gracie since he was blindfolded. She guided him to his seat and helped him to sit down.

Then she walked around behind him and took the blindfold off. I was completely awestruck at the beautiful sight that sat across from me and I grinned feeling my cheeks get warm and my palms get sweaty. Angel looked at me before noticing anything else and reached a hand to scratch behind his head, "umm... do I look okay? Gracie insisted on doing my hair and makeup and I wasn't sure if you'd like it or if maybe it was too much—" I took one of his hands in mine and gazed into his eyes stopping him from rambling, "you look,... captivating.

Sorry if my reaction was a bit off or something I just— well you look... so beautiful," stumbled before placing his hand to my lips and kissing the back of his hand. He blushed in response right before the back doors opened again. Alastor had came out with an Italian themed menu that Charlie had made from her computer which she then printed and laminated.

After reading the menu, Angel looked up at me and smiled, "Wow, I can understand now why you were out all day yesterday. You really organized all of this yourself?" I nodded my head and on cue Alastor came out with a bottle of red wine and poured a glass for Angel and I, "well organizing and planning it sure but, I got everyone else here to help execute it." Angel nodded and looked around the balcony at the entire set up, "yeah, I can see that and well, I have a lot of questions but I don't want to ruin the vibe." I smiled, "all of the answers will be revealed in time, mi amore."

He blushes and then Alastor walks out with our appetizer. We eat the appetizer and then a couple of minutes later Charlie and Gracie start singing in key with Dr. Frankenstein playing the classical guitar in the background.