Chapter 79

I don't usually wake up at this time of the day especially when I'm in my mom's house but I just couldn't sleep and I feel like its the day I get to pop up the question. It's 6:00 in the morning and I've been awake for almost an hour, anytime now my mother's going to go downstairs to have her morning coffee and make breakfast for all of us, but I'm way ahead of her because I've been up whipping everything I can see from our pantry. Eggs, bacon, toasts, pancakes, basically a full American breakfast, while listening to one of our songs playing softly on the stereo, I Am Always Gonna Love You by Jon McLaughlin. Its one hell of a song that we always dance to and it makes me think of her and only her and that moment at the headquarters.

The twins usually wakes up early too, maybe they're already are because I can already here movement from upstairs. I don't know if its from my mom or the twins, I just hope its not Elizabeth's, but I doubt it. She's out like a light, maybe tired from yesterday.

Last night's conversation got me so in the moment. That's all I needed to hear, with my state right now. I'm really fucked up but she wanted to stay with me and still be happy even though that's the case and its enough for something to spark in me. I wanted to marry this woman sooner or later and I can't wait for that to happen. So I've been putting up a quick and simple but still romantic plan on how I would ask her and hopefully this time she say yes.

The plan I've come up with is make her some breakfast in bed hopefully she doesn't wake up by then, set up my cameras on each side of my room or maybe one will do. Well, I need this on tape in case, you know. Its sad to think about it but its possible and since I found out about that, I decided to film every core memory I would like to remember for the rest of my life. That way I have something I could go back to. Alright back to the plan. My mom finally gave me the box of my necklace that she gave me and what do you know, its a wooden box and my name is engraved on it too, same as hers thinking about that gives me an idea on how am I going to do it.

A wide smile automatically grows on my lips just thinking about it. I slip my hand down my pajama pocket, the velvet and wooden material grazing my hand. I take it out and stared at the name engraved on top of it.

Elizabeth

Its a name that screams elegance and beauty. I've always loved her name that's why I call her that. I can call her Lizzie or Liz because that's what everyone calls her but calling her by her full name just hits different and besides she's rather used to it already and preferred it that way and nothing else.

"Am I fucking dreaming still?" I jumped at the sound of the voice behind me almost dropping the box on the fucking pan that nearly got me a heart attack. I turn around as I slip the box back to my pocket and saw the twins groggily making their way towards me. "You're up early." Mary Kate yawns giving me a morning hug the same as Ashley which in return I gave them a soft kiss on top of their heads.

"I couldn't sleep."

"Why?" Ashley asks seating by the kitchen island while I start making coffee for them. I simply shrugged turning my back on them hiding a love sick smile growing on my lips.

"Wait, I know this song." Let them figure it out. I turn around holding two mugs filled with coffee and slide it in front of them. "Its the one Lizzie and her danced to back at the headquarters." Mary Kate stated.

"Oh yea, that was amazing by the way." Ashley smiles taking a sip of her coffee while I continue making breakfast. "What's with all of this?" She says so I glanced at her and smiled

"What?"

"The food, are you feeding a herd or what?" I laughed and continue finishing up the eggs just like how my girlfriend likes it.

"Like I said, I couldn't sleep—"

"So you're cooking a full American breakfast early in the morning with soft music playi— Wait, you're not even a morning person." Ashley says.

"What's wrong with that?"

"Its six fucking am Shan. You're not supposed to be up until ten. Where's Lizzie?" Mary Kate responds

"Sleeping." I shrugged. They squinted their eyes on me as I start making a berry protein shake for Elizabeth to give her that boost in the morning. I glanced back at them and their eyes squints in suspicion and I shake my head releasing a soft chuckle. I just couldn't help it so I sighed slipping my hand into my pocket putting all my weight on my crutch pulling out the velvet box and say

"Gonna give this today." I held it out before returning it in my pocket before someone might see it and their eyes widen, spirits up, like I've set out an alarm on their fucking ears. I let out a chuckle as they silently freak out about that.

"Oh my god" They sprang up to their seat and rush towards me giving me a hug while they gush about the sudden news I just blurt out, maybe a little too tight though.

"Ladies, too tight." I winced as they let go stroking my broken arm. No doubt on the timing I guess, they seem to agree with me.

"Sorry." They giggled. "What the fuck happened last night?"

"Nothing" I smiled. "I just can't wait any longer and its really the time. I can feel it. Sucks Trent doesn't know yet."

"Oh we're telling."

"I might text him later on though. Just to let him know too." Its only fair for Trent to know and maybe send him the message that we're good.

"So what's the plan?" —————-"Shan can you leave the door ope—"

"No, isn't it enough that I'm filming it." Ashley rolls her eyes as they follow me to my room carrying the tray of breakfast with them since I can't do that with one fucking arm and still holding my crutch since I left my wheel chair in my room.

Fortunately, Elizabeth is still sleeping like a log in my bed. Well, its a cold cozy weather today in Texas and it seems like its about to rain later on not the best weather but its alright. That won't stop me right now. Ashley settles the tray down on the bed a little bit far from Elizabeth to avoid her actually hitting the tray and spilling it all over my bed, that would be such a mess, while Mary Kate helps me settle down on my wheel chair so I can move around freely.

"So where's—" I point out the cameras hidden at the corners of my room. Its not even noticeable since Elizabeth is used to seeing my cameras displayed around even in our room back home in LA but this time they're actually on and filming.

"Alright we'll be right by the door" Mary Kaye whispers and Ashley sniggers quietly making me smile and nod. They gave me one last hug before making their way out of the room and closing the door quietly behind them. To be honest I'm feeling so fucking nervous right now and I don't know why. I've done this before right, but that one came out of nowhere, it wasn't even planned or anything but this one's real. Its the real deal. In a matter of time, I'm going to ask the love of my life to fucking marry me and I don't even know if she's going to say yes.

Well, I have the strong feeling she is but still, I'm starting to have sweaty palms and a tingling sensation in my fingers at the same time my heart is pumping so hard in my chest I think its going to explode. I took a deep breath before rolling myself beside my bed where my girlfriend is sleeping peacefully facing me, her arm tucked underneath her head like she always does. I smile at the sight. I love watching her sleep. I love how her lips form into a little pout and her brows knit together sometimes and how her breath feels warm against my skin, her skin glows against the morning light. Oh god, I fucking love this woman but I suppose I need to wake her up.

"Baby wake up." I whispered leaning down to give her a soft and gentle kiss on her forehead. She didn't respond though and this is right harder than I thought. She's so fucking peaceful. I try again.

"Elizabeth, sweetheart." I whispered planting a trail soft kisses from her temple down to her cheeks and she mumbles but didn't wake up and so I continue the trail down to her soft lips kissing her softly. "Wake up" I whispered again and finally she kisses me back smiling against my lips.

"Mmm, what time is it?" She mumbles against my lips, eyes still closed.

"Almost seven" She hums in response and I pull back to see her brows knit together.

"Why are you up so early?" Am I really not a morning person? If I remember I can wake up early in the morning too. Well, I try to, sometimes.

"I made you breakfast in bed." She smiles and slowly her eyes flutter open revealing those bright jade eyes and now I'm fucking melting. "Hi" I whispered and she smiles.

"Good morning" I lean down again giving her a morning kiss and she hums smiling against my lips. Everything's going great so far. "Can you sit up so you can eat." She stretches out before sitting up, fortunately not making contact with the tray cause if she did its really going to be a mess.

"Oh wow" She giggles pulling the tray closer to her carefully and pick up a piece of bacon before taking a bite of it. "Mmm that's good." I watch as she digs in her breakfast and feeding me some of it too and I just can't take my eyes off her all through it. That smile, showing off that dimples. I can wake up to this every morning.

"You're just the sweetest honey. I love you." She gives me a kiss before returning to her food. " What time were you up?"

"I think five-ish."

"Why?"

"I couldn't sleep."

"Why?"

"I don't know" I shrugged averting my eyes because that is a complete lie. I know why I can't sleep and its because of this. What I'm going to do today, specifically in about fifteen minutes or so, after she finishes her food, and I can feel my heart pumping so hard in my chest just thinking about it.

"Did you have a nightmare?" She asks brows knitting together and eyes lace with worry looking through mine. I shake my head and smile and this made her tilt her head to the side thinking of something that will probably be the reason why I'm up so early but I guess she couldn't think of one so she just squints her eyes at me while stuffing her mouth with pancakes and the sight made me chuckle.

"I'm fine sweetheart." She looks at me un impressed. "Really" I continue and she finally nods her head scrunching her nose.

"How's yours?" I ask.

"The best in three days." She giggles before looking out of the window. "Its going to rain though."

"Yea, its one of those days." I smile. She turns back to me and let out a soft giggle and says "Are you okay? You look a little tense my love."

Shit! I need to fucking relax. Well, it figures since my hands are sweaty my heart is beating out of my chest and maybe my cheeks are now in a fucking shade of red because damn, Its really getting hot even though the weather is otherwise.  "Uh—yea, I'm good. Maybe its the lack of sleep. I'll sleep it off later."

"Are you sure?"

"Yup, don't worry about me" I chuckled nervously and now I move. "Oh right I want to show you something." I sighed rolling myself a little but closer to the bedside table taking a huge breath.

"What is it?"

"Well do you remember when I said that I always wear this all the time, this necklace, the one you gave me." Her eyes travelled down to my neck and she frowns but relaxes and nods.

"Yea?"

"Its because I don't know where the box is and I really don't want to lose it. Well, turns out Mom kept it and I want to show it to you just to make sure." I can feel her watching while still digging on her food. I open the drawer of the bedside table and pick up the wooden box with my name engraved on top of it and finally hand it to her. I swallowed as she takes the box from me scanning her eyes on the material while I slip my hand in my pocket reaching for the velvet box as well, my heart beating a thousand miles per fucking minute.

I kept my gaze at her. Her fingers slowly grazes upon the engraved name on top of it, a soft sad smile playing on her lips. Maybe it brings back memories, I've read the letter inside and it says

I've had this for a while and when I saw it I remembered you. I was waiting for the perfect time to give it to you but it didn't cross my mind that I would have to give you this a day after we broke up. I miss you. I hope you like it. -Elizabeth.

When I read that, my heart broke. I could never imagine how she must've felt giving me something so special after we ended everything. Elizabeth have been through so much hurt with our relationship before and even today. She made so much sacrifices just to make this work and with all of that she remains to be happy and content with us. That's what I call unconditional love and how lucky am I to have that.

"Yea this is it. Its the box." She sighs still her eyes fixed on the box.

"I don't know what's inside though I haven't opened it." Yet another white lie, of course I've opened it and maybe replace the letter she wrote. I just want her to open it. God the suspense is fucking killing me. She opens the box and touched the letter her eyes scanning over the words I wrote.

You gave me this when our story ended. But finding you again tells me something. Maybe it wasn't meant to end, maybe it never will and I'm willing to continue the greatest love story of all time, only if you go with me...

My heart is about explode as her eyes slowly looks up to me. Strong green jade eyes hold so much power it was sucking my soul from the inside, and for a moment everything fades around us. All I can see is her and only her. I slip the velvet box out of my pocket, catching a glimpse of her name engraved on top of it. I smiled as a lump form in my throat.

"I have the ring this time." I whispered and her eyes fills up with tears as she stares at me then at the box. I was getting more and more worked up cause I really can't find something from her but I continue trying my best to keep my composure. "I don't have anything prepared to be honest all I have is this and myself on a wheelchair in my childhood bedroom. I don't have a glamorous plan for the perfect proposal you might be dreaming of and deserve so much. But uhm, God why is it so hot in here." She finally giggles through her tears and somehow that took a huge weight off my chest making me sigh in relief, but the nerves are still there I don't have an answer yet.

"I'm sorry, this isn't what I have in mind." She giggles again biting her nail before she puts her hand down and bites her bottom lip instead smiling so sweetly at me shaking her head and the next thing I knew her lips were on mine kissing me so tenderly sliding her freezing hand to the back of my neck sending shivers down to my spine.

"Oh wow." I breathe as soon as she pulls away but kept her hand where it should be.

"You were saying?" She giggles smiling teasingly and somehow that gave me a full shot of confidence.

"Elizabeth Chase Jones Olsen" I opened the box taking out the ring holding up to her as I put my whole heart in it. I smiled tears filling up my eyes as well. I haven't felt so much emotion mixed up in my chest ever in my life so I really hope this says something. " You are my greatest love story of all time"

Will you marry me?

She holds my stare so deeply, I can get lost in them. She doesn't speak nor make a sound but I can hear our hearts beating as one and finally the words roll out of her sweet lips so effortlessly like a drug that's ready to take over my body in a second as she whispers with pure sincerity.

Yes, I will marry you Shannon.

And so, the greatest love story continues, my greatest love story.