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

marriage? Should it not

saying no?" Dustin

I will!" she

not care less about the pace. If it meant

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

together, and their hearts

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

fiance..." Simone said as tears of happiness glistened in

her tears, then gestured

and opened to

this necklace out personally and ordered his people to obtain

It was

masterpiece, with a chain

diamonds a t featuring a lumine

was worth a fortune. Very few pieces

it around

necklace looked perfect on her, and she looked even more

on.

It must have cost a fortune," Simone

really. Just a few thousand dollars. But you'd better wear it

always," she said

was their symbol of

"Let's head home."