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.

not even fully processed the surprise of his

it

saying no?" Dustin

I... I will!" she blurted

If it meant marrying Dustin, she

and Dustin gently slid the diamond ring onto her finger. He got

together, and their hearts were bursting with joy

as he tugged a strand of

my fiance..." Simone said as tears

tears, then

over and opened to reveal a

out personally and ordered his people to

It was

masterpiece, with a chain

entirely of diamonds a t

few pieces of jewelry in

carefully fastened it around her

looked perfect on her, and she looked

on.

is this? It must have

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

always," she

was their symbol of

"Let's head home."