“Ari, I know you told me not to come tonight, but. ”
I jumped into his arms, wrapped my legs around him, and kissed him like there was no tomorrow. I thought he was in a state of shock because it took him a few seconds to start kissing me back.
He pulled away from me with a confused look on his face. I didn’t care that some bitch could possibly be carrying my future husband’s baby. Okay, that’s bull shit. I do care.
Even if I might not be the one to give Jeff his first child, she was not taking him from me. I was going to fight with every goddamn ounce of energy I had to make sure she knew that he was mine.
That bitch wants a fight? Well, she’s got one!
“Ari, I just couldn’t let you walk away from me again. I love you too much to lose you again, baby. ”
I smiled down at him. He’s mine. I wrapped my legs around him tighter.
“You came after me, Jeff. I love you so much. Now, get your ass in here and make mad, passionate love to me before I change my mind. ”
Immediately, he smiled at me, but then it faded. I knew what he was thinking. I ran my hands through his beautiful, soft hair.
“We’ll worry about it Monday. Right now is only about you and me. ”
Smiling again, he walked into the cabin and looked around.
“I wish I could have seen your face when you saw all of this. ”
“It’s beautiful, Jeff; I couldn’t have asked for anything more perfect. I love you baby, so much. ”
“Oh god, Ari, I love you, too. ”
Jeff kicked the door shut and then pushed me up against it. He started to kiss me with so much passion that I thought I was going to explode. I wanted him so much that I could practically feel myself willing him to do as I wished. I pushed my hips into him, trying to ease my need, and that was when I felt it.
The ring box! Oh shit! Is he still going to ask me to marry him? I started to feel like I couldn’t breathe. I pulled my lips away from his, and I just stared at him.
Do not cry, Arianna. Do not.
“Baby, I’m so sorry this night was ruined for you. I had it all planned out, and I’m so pissed right now!”
With my legs still wrapped around him, Jeff walked us over to the bed and then slowly sat me down onto it. He stood up, pushing his hands through his hair. I didn’t know what to say. For once in my life, I was…
Speechless. Holy hells bells.
“Um…” I stalled, still trying to figure out what to say.
Jeff looked around the room, and I noticed when he moved his hand up to his front pocket.
Just do it! I didn’t even care anymore about how he did it. Just fucking ask me to marry you!
Then, he did the one thing I’d been dreaming about since I was ten years old when first laid eyes on him. He reached into his pocket, took out the ring box, and got down on one knee.
His beautiful green eyes captured mine, and he smiled. My tears were falling like rain. I love this man with my whole being.
“Ari, I don’t even know where to begin to describe how much I love you. I can’t even tell you how long I’ve loved you. I’ve dreamed of this moment since I was sixteen years old. I always thought that I’d just get down on one knee and say ‘marry me,’ but, baby, that’s not what I wanted to do with you. ”
He shook his head, and I could tell he was trying to keep from crying.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph he’s really asking me to marry him!
He cleared his throat and then started talking again.
“You’ve believed in me and stood by me through all the craziness that’s my life. I can’t live one single day of this life without your love, Ari. I was lost before you, and I would forever be completely and utterly lost without you. Your love saved me. I promise you, Arianna, with every ounce of my being, I’ll do nothing but love you and cherish you. I’ll do everything in my power to make you happy every day for the rest of our lives. Arianna Katherine Peterson, will you do me the honor of becoming Mrs. Jefferson Michael Johnson?”