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.

even fully processed the

marriage? Should it

you saying no?"

will!" she blurted

the pace. If it meant marrying Dustin, she

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

together, and their hearts were

my fiancee," Dustin whispered tenderly as he tugged

as tears

away her tears, then gestured

over and opened

had picked this necklace out personally and ordered his people to obtain

It was

masterpiece, with a chain

of diamonds a

fortune. Very few pieces of jewelry in the world could

carefully fastened it around her

her, and she looked even more beautiful with

on.

must

you'd better wear

it always,"

was their symbol of

"Let's head home."