I'm a bit rusty with the guitar, haven't played in ages. "You're taking me?" | asked, puzzled yet intrigued.
Gregory gazed atwith such passion, "Of course."
| was still trying to wrap my head around it all, just going with the flow.
Somehow, Gregory suddenly stopped playing, and my mind wandered off, hitting a wrong note.
Before | could even utter an apology, fireworks suddenly erupted around the stage, lighting up the night sky.
Gregory knelt on one knee before me, lifting a ring, "Jane, even though you've proposed tobefore, | still want
to do this the right way."
"Sthings are just meant for a man to do."
"Thank you for falling in love withagain, for being by my side through thick and thin, and for the hard work of
bringing our daughter into this world." "So, please, lettake care of you for the rest of our lives."
"Jane, will you marry me?"
Marriage was already a foregone conclusion.
| had planned to celebrate my birthday and our daughter's first birthday, then visit my grandmother to share the
news of our wedding.
| never expected Gregory to plan a proposal.
Even though we were so familiar with each other, knowing we were meant to be together forever, his proposal
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Gregory slipped the ring on my finger, stood up, and pulledinto his arms. His warm kiss sealed our promise.
Boom-
The fireworks exploded above us.
Cheers and applause followed.
Knowing I'm not fond of public displays of affection, Gregory kept the kiss simple, a gentle brush of lips.
He released me, our foreheads touching softly.
"We'll talk more tonight."
"Big sis!"
Ike ran up, showeringwith petals, calling out, "Big sis, big sis."
His excitement madewant to laugh despite my confusion.
Gregory grabbed him by the collar, as if he had Ike's life in his hands, silencing him instantly.
"When did you start calling her 'big sis'?"
"Weren't you supposed to call her aunt?"
Trying to escape and failing, Ike looked tofor help.
| tapped Gregory's hand.
He let go, and ke hid behind me, clutching my legs and bravely said to Gregory, just decided to call her big sis. |
want to be part of her family. From now on, I'm your little brother-in-law. If you ever make my big sis unhappy, I'll
cafter you."
Gregory raised an eyebrow, "Oh, you're going to takeon?"
He could easily hold this little spitfire back with one hand, yet here he was, boldly claiming he'd protect me.
"What's the matter? You think you
won't grow up and | won't get old? If you upset my big sis, when you're old and frail, I'll take her away to find
sfun old man to enjoy life with!"
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"Big sis, save me!"
Ike pleaded from behind me, "Big sis, take off the ring. We can't marry a bully."
Gregory couldn't help but laugh.
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