My Aloof Sisters Asked for My Forgiveness by Autumn Rain

He had been worried that her feelings were only gratitude and not love.

Suddenly, the lights in the restaurant dimmed and a cascade of colorful lights illuminated the space.

In an instant, the entire area transformed. Simone was surrounded by vibrant red

roses.

She covered her mouth in surprise at the unexpected setup.

Dustin rose from his seat, walked over to her, and knelt on one knee. In his hand was a small open box containing a dazzling diamond ring.

"Simone, will you marry me?" Dustin asked sincerely.

Simone gasped and covered her mouth with both hands. Her eyes were wide in astonishment.

She had not expected him to propose right after they had just defined their relationship.

Was this not going too fast?

"Simone, I don't want to wait any longer. Will you marry me?" Dustin asked again in a hopeful voice.

"I..." Simone hesitated.

Dustin went right from confessing his feelings to proposing marriage. These were

far too sudden and left her completely unprepared.

processed the surprise of his confession

it

you saying

I... I will!"

If it meant marrying

Dustin gently slid the diamond ring onto her finger. He got up and pulled her into his arms

were finally together, and their hearts were bursting with

whispered tenderly as he tugged a strand of hair behind her

my fiance..." Simone said as tears of happiness

wiped away her tears, then gestured to

over and opened to reveal

out personally and ordered his people

It was

masterpiece, with a chain

entirely of diamonds a t

fortune. Very few pieces of jewelry in

it around her

her, and she looked even more

on.

this? It must have cost a fortune,"

thousand dollars. But you'd better wear it well," Dustin said with a

it always," she

their

"Let's head home."