We turn down one road and then another until we’re riding on the road I first came across Wes and his boys. I can’t believe that was only a few months ago; it feels like I have known Wes much longer. I honestly don’t know what things would be like anymore without him in my life.
I would probably still be eating cereal alone in bed every night while watching TV, and only going out when my sisters were home. Thinking about it now, I realize how boring my life was. I was actually aperfect match for my ex; I was absolutely as boring as him, but just wasn’t seeing it, and on that thought, I wrap my arms tighter around Wes.
We drive for about twenty more minutes then pull over to the side of the road, where I instantly recognize as the place I tasered him. It’s actually a beautiful spot. The road curves around a large bend, there’s a forest along the side of the road, and on the other side, there is a drop-off that looks out at the lake.
“What are we doing here?” I laugh, sliding off the bike behind him.
He does the same then stands in front of me, not speaking as he unhooks my helmet along with his, setting both on the seat.
“You’re kind of freaking me out,” I tell him, not able to read his face.
“This is the place you knocked me on my ass,” he says, and I smile. “The place I realized why I moved to Tennessee, and the place I found my future.” I stop breathing as he puts his hand in his pocket, coming out with a diamond ring. “I want to share everyday with you, to grow old with you. Will you be my wife?” he asks, and I look down at the ring. The center stone is imbedded into the design of filigree work that runs around and down each side of the ring. My eyes go from the ring in his hand to his eyes, and my mouth opens and closes. I can’t believe this moment is really happening.
“Are you sure about this?” I ask after a long moment.
“Baby, I wouldn’t be asking you if I didn’t know I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”
“This is forever, as in for-ev-er,” I sound out.
“Jesus, you’re a pain in the ass,” he says, grabbing my hand and sliding the ring onto my finger. “We’re getting married,” he states, and a bubble of laughter climbs up my throat, which he silences with a kiss.
“I love you,” I mumble against his lips when his mouth leaves mine.
“Love you too, baby.”
“We’re getting married,” I whisper, and his face goes soft and he kisses me again, murmuring, “We are.”
“Holy cow! I’m getting married!” I scream and start jumping around while holding my hand up in the air, looking at the way the light bounces off the stones.
“I can’t wait to tell everyone,” I say, breathing heavily and pausing to look at him. “I’m so happy.” I run at him and he catches me in his arms as I wrap my legs around his waist. He hoists me up with his hands under my ass. “I’m so, so happy.” I rest my forehead against his.
“July Abigail Silver.” He smiles, and my heart does a little flutter in my chest at the sound of his name with mine.
“I like the sound of that.” I close my eyes and tighten my arms and legs around him.
“Me too, babe,” he replies, kissing me again. This time, his mouth stays against mine for an extra long moment.
“Holy cow,” I repeat, opening my eyes and looking at the ring on my hand that is resting against his cheek.
“So I take it you say yes?” he asks, and I look into his eyes and nod then press my mouth to his again.
“Yes, a million times,” I say and he smiles. “Can we go tell my mom and dad?”
Chuckling, he mutters, “Thought I’d at least get lucky before then, but yeah, babe.”
“Oh, you’re gonna get lucky…very lucky, but the things I plan to do to you are going to take all night.”
“Really?”
“Yes,” I reply, and he slides me down his body, letting me feel his arousal, which causes me to whimper. “Maybe we can tell my parents tomorrow,” I suggest, and he throws his head back laughing, which causes me to giggle.
“Your sisters will be excited. I wasn’t sure when I was going to ask,and I know they are leaving tomorrow, so we can go visit with them then have the night to ourselves,” he says then picks up the helmet off the seat, placing it gently over my head and buckling me in. My heart, which is already full of love for him, gets that much bigger.
I wait until he has his helmet on and lifts his leg over the bike before I do the same. Once I have my legs tight to his thighs and my hands on his abs, he starts up the bike, squeezes my knee, and then pulls off onto the road, going back the way we just came, and even though I just saw the same scenery moments before, everything looks more vibrant. The colors of the trees in yellows, golds and oranges that let you know fall is in full swing, and the air feels cleaner and I just feel happier.
It doesn’t take long to reach my parents’ house, and when we do, my dad is the first to step outside. His eyes go to Wes, and even though I was afraid of his reaction to Wes to begin with, I can’t wait to tell him I’m getting married, that I found someone who loves me the way he does, completely without question, and honestly, I should have known better. That was all my dad ever wanted for any of his girls.
As soon as Wes shuts off the bike, I lift my hand in the air, and yell, “I’m getting married!” at the top of my lungs, which causes my dad to smile and Wes, who I was still pressed up against to laugh.
