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.

fully processed the surprise of his confession

it not be carefully

you saying no?" Dustin

will!" she blurted

could not care less about the pace. If it meant marrying Dustin, she

extended her hand, and Dustin gently slid the diamond ring onto her finger. He got up and pulled her into his arms and kissed her softly

finally together, and their hearts were

today onward, you're my fiancee," Dustin whispered tenderly as he tugged a strand of

said as tears of happiness glistened in her

away her tears, then gestured to

was brought over and opened to reveal a dazzling

out personally and ordered his people to

It was

masterpiece, with a chain

a

fortune. Very few pieces of jewelry in

carefully fastened it

necklace looked perfect on her, and she looked

on.

is this? It must have cost a fortune," Simone

But you'd better wear it well," Dustin

it always," she

was their

"Let's head home."