iv
he flowers are ordered, and the menu is set,
ent. "Yes and the restaurant has conf
Alex. Our anniversary was coming up, and I had a feeling he was going to propose.
cts anything?" Jamie asked,
been so busy with work, he hasn't h
hat means the surprise
my chest. This was going to be perfect. A romantic d
e have a backup plan, right?" Jamie ask
few hints saved on my phone in
ntic, Liv. I hope he appreciates a
She had been my rock throughout my relationship
m just hoping for
ly. "No matter what happens, we'll
side, I knew I could handle anything. And with this surprise d
a new outfit for my surprise dinner. We went to a few stores, try
amie said, admiring the blue dress I wa
th the choice. "Thanks, Jamie. I c
e. We sat back and relaxed as the stylists worked t
air was being styled into loose curls. "I can't wai
of nerves and excitemen
en if he doesn't propose tonight, he's cra
ent to get ready. Jamie helped me with my makeup, and
nished putting on my earrings. "Now, it's tim
his number, hoping he was just as exc
me," I said, tryi
ady?" he asked, his v
d, feeling a smile sp
you," he said, his vo
eling my heart flutt
d and nervous. Jamie gave me a reas
I had spent hours getting ready for this night, trying to make sure I looked my bes
flip over. I took a deep breath and unlocked the d
id, trying to kee
ed, his eyes twinkli
t of my favorite flowers in his hand. It was such a swe
l," I said, taking
, his voice low and husky. "I
in to give him a kiss. As we broke apart, Al
ickering on the coffee table. The effor
e for you," he sa
had in store. I let him lead me closer to the
the only person in the world that mattered. I knew then that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him, and I couldn't wa
to talk," he said
He's going to propose. My inside thumped with
e each other anymore," he s
ng confused and hurt my smi
ent, and I don't think we're meant to be tog
s sunk in. "What? Are you serious?" I
nd was racing as I tried to process what was happening. Had I done something wrong? W
earlier, I felt a wave of confusion and hurt wash over me.
aded, feeling tears starting to
e. "I'm sorry, Olivia," he said softly. "But I can'
he door. I couldn't believe this was happening. All I could do was sit there, s
s broken and that it was going to take a long time to heal. But for now, all I could do was sit
through. With shaky voice I placed the phon
pulse rate dropping. My vis
in one breath as I slouched
of the line. "Oh, Liv, I'm so sorr
my voice. "He just said he couldn't do
fore Jamie spoke again. "I can't believe he would do t
e cold floor, feeling completely broken. "I don't know
g and independent, and you will get through this. You deserve someon
Jam
fine" I didn't have the energy to answer h
houghts and emotions. I couldn't believe that Alex had just walked out o
It felt like a constant ache that was digging a hole inside of me. I knew that
a knock at the door. I hesitated for a moment, unsure
She had a concerned look on her face as she pulled me into a tight em
ray of light in the darkness that had enveloped me. I knew that I had a lo
," I said, my voice b
's get you out of here and do somet
artment. Even though the pain was still there, I knew that I w