The Proposal

Adrian

Finally, I am going to ask Ellie to be my girlfriend. I got her a golden ring with three diamonds, nothing too flashy but expensive to her design. I have been practicing my speech in my mirror ever since I asked her out yesterday. She seemed a little off though and I am praying it is only because of the cold. I hope she is not having doubts about me and will say yes when I pop the question. It would severely break my heart if she does not.

I have already planned out my outfit. A sky blue polo shirt, black jeans, and vans. I want it to be casual and comfortable, outside the everyday suits she sees me in at work. I am so excited I find it hard to contain my joy but some kind of nervousness keeps crawling in me. I am about to call my driver to go pick up Ellie when Steve calls me.

“Hello,” his sturdy voice goes through my receiver.

“Hey Steve, how you doing?” I ask eager for this call to end so that I can see my princess.

“I need to talk to you, now. It is urgent,” he says, a high