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

Should it not

you saying no?"

will!"

If it meant marrying Dustin, she was

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

their hearts were

whispered tenderly as he

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

wiped away her tears, then gestured

over and opened to reveal

picked this necklace out personally and

It was

masterpiece, with a chain

diamonds a t featuring a

was worth a fortune. Very few pieces

it around

necklace looked perfect on her, and she looked

on.

necklace is this? It must have cost a

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

always,"

was their symbol

"Let's head home."