Chapter 54:

He opened the box to reveal a massive diamond ring. I gasped as my heart sank, staring at the ring. I felt elated but uncertain.

My heart told me yes but my mind was conflicted, and logic bombarded me as I thought about it all.

'Marry Ethan?' with Jake and Gloria on my neck, could I?

I looked at his hopeful eyes and beautiful face, he made me happy and I loved him.

I took a deep breath saying "Yes" "Yes I would marry you" I said out loud extending my left hand and allowing him put the ring on it.

'To hell with Gloria and her son, I am going to be happy' I thought to myself as Ethan got to his feet lifting me with Excitement.

"You are not going to regret this" he promised swinging me like a baby as I giggled.

"I love you so much," Ethan said placing kisses on my lips.

"I love you too" I giggled in excitement.

I still felt butterflies around Ethan and marrying him seemed like a good idea.

He put me down and I leaned to kiss him.

"what do you say we celebrate upstairs" I sugge