Chapter 18

Two days later, 11am

My eyes fluttered open as the morning sunlight streamed in. I smiled to myself. I was happy. My father was put away, and I was safe.

I turned over, expecting to see Steven next to me, but the other side of the bed was empty.Where was he?I sat up in the bed, and that was when I smelled it: breakfast.I giggled to myself, and stood up, wrapping the covers around myself.I walked into the closet, and threw on a pair of shorts and an Aerosmith tank, pulling my hair into a messy bun.I made my way out to the kitchen, and I almost broke out into hysterical laughter.Steven was standing at the stove, cooking, wearing an apron.I quietly sat down at the kitchen island, hoping not to disturb his work."Good morning baby." He said after a minute.My mouth dropped open. "How the bloody hell did you know I was here?"Steven turned around, a cheeky smile on his face. "I just knew."I rolled my eyes playfully, and chuckled."Nice getup." I said, motioning to his apron-clad apparel.Steven smirked, and struck a pose. "You like?" I laughed out loud. "Sure.."Steven turned back to the stove. "Your breakfast is ready. Bon appetite!"He placed a plate in front of me. Untying the apron, he made himself a plate and sat down across from me.I started to eat, and I closed my eyes in ecstasy.Steven rose his eyebrows, playfully."You like it, don't you?" I smiled. "It's decent."Steven smiled that smile, and started to eat his food.

~~~~6 hours later

I was sitting on the couch, watching a movie, when Steven sat down next to me with a smile on his face.I rose an eyebrow. "What are you so happy about?"He gripped my hand. "Turn off the TV babe. And come with me."I turned off the TV hesitantly, a little curious as to my boyfriend's mental state and what was going on.I followed him into the bedroom, and laying on the bed was a dress I didn't recognize. It was purple, and strapless, with sparkles faintly apparent. It was fitted as well."What is this?""Your dress." He replied."For what?""For dinner." Steven smiled."Okaaaay. And I'm just now hearing about this?"Steven pulled me closer. "It was a surprise. I booked the reservation a while back. It's a fancy restaurant, so then I decided to buy you a dress too."I laughed. "Aren't you somethin..""I'm yours. Now get dressed. We have to leave in 20 minutes." Steven smirked.I rolled my eyes playfully, and picked up the dress.Steven, Steven.

~~~"Your table is right over here, Mr. Tyler."The waitress motioned us to follow her. She lead us out to their second floor balcony, overlooking the water.It was beautiful.We sat down at the table, and I glanced around."There's no one up here." I remarked."I booked the whole balcony. I wanted some alone time with you. I wanted this night to be special."Before I could speak, the waitress approached again."What can I get you?" She asked.We ordered our entrees, and their best champagne.What was going on?

"How do you like your dessert?" Steven asked an hour later."It's good, I love chocolate." I smiled."Mr. Tyler, the champagne you requested." The waitress spoke suddenly, at our table."Thank you." Steven said, taking the bottle."Why is the champagne just now arriving to our table?" I asked."It was a special order. They had to go out and get it." Steven replied, starting to pour it into the glasses.I looked out into the sunset, admiring the colors."The sunset is beautiful." I said quietly."I know it is. But you know what else is beautiful?" I looked back at Steven. "What?"Steven stared into my eyes. "You are."I smiled, a blush rising to my cheeks.I picked up my glass, and rose it to Steven's."To us." I spoke.As soon as we clinked glasses, I saw something glistening in my drink.I looked at Steven with question, and set the glass down. I looked closer, and could see it was a ring.My mouth dropped open, and my hands started to shake."Steven.."Steven smiled, picking the ring out of the drink, wiped it off on his shirt, and smiled.He stood up from his seat, and got down on one knee."Lana Rose, you are the best thing to ever happen to me. You make me happy everyday, and I never stop thinking about you. You are the stars in my sky, and my infinity. Your accent, your sassiness, it all just makes me love you more than I already do. I want to be with you forever; I want you to be my wife. I love you endlessly. Lana, will you marry me??"I was in shock. But I knew the answer."Yes, Steven."Tears slid down my face as he slipped the beautiful ring on.He pulled me close, and kissed me passionately.I smiled in between the kisses.I was engaged. I definitely wasn't expecting this.

~~~A/N not over at all.