The day was perfect. It was everything I could ask for. The only thing is if you ask Him it wasn’t how he planned it. I woke up to find the bed empty, I thought Mason must have woken up early to get in a run before he had to go to practice for the game the next day. I went downstairs to start the coffee for the day, only to find a note.

Babe,

I’m sorry that I'm not here when you woke up but I ...

“Do we have anymore Dorito’s back there?”

Twisting myself like a grapevine, my seatbelt slices into my neck. It’s a miracle I can see anything back here, in between the layers of suitcases, coolers and not to mention the entire black case holding all of Nathan’s audio books that he refuses to leave back home.

“I can’t see anything back there.” Squinting, a ‘REST STOP’ sign comes into view. The...

Riya looked on as Daya scrambled to find the ring. Daya began to rub her temples, knowing that sooner or later, Riya would end up laughing at the entire situation. She kept digging as patrons of the esteemed restaurant rose their eyebrows, wondering what kind of grime had stumbled upon their elegant dinner. They, however, held their head high because even if the mere presence of the two was degrad...

“You’ve got to be kidding me,” Zel snapped, pointing across the meadow. “What’s THAT doing here?”

“Uh, you ordered a giant ice sculpture,” said Zel’s planner, glancing at the clipboard she was holding. “Or wait… maybe that was my last client.”

Zel groaned. None of this was going like he had hoped.

“I can call a guy to get it out, but it’ll be a few hours till he gets here.”

Zel pushed his gl...

My feet carried me as fast as they could. I was running out of breath the faster I ran. Sweat was pouring down my face. I looked at my watch. It was 6:23pm.

“Crap.” I spoke breathlessly.

I increased my speed, knowing that I was 23 minutes late.

6:27pm

I had arrived. All I had to do was find my girlfriend. My eyes searched the park. I looked near the fountains, on the benches, even in an ice crea...

Tony grinned when he woke up that morning. Today he was going to propose to Haley! He checked his phone checklist. Wedding ring,check. Roses, check. That night he met Haley. “Hey!” He said “How are you?” “Oh me? I’m fine!” She laughed. Two hours later they were on the patio of the Greek restaurant. He bent down on his knee and said the words that would change his life. “Haley Elizabeth Black. Will...

Today’s the day!! Oh my god I’m so excited. I’ve already gotten Johns parents to lead the swans the right way and set up the tent. Oh this day COULDNT get any better! The bands already in place, I just have to pick up the soon-to-be fiancé. Which exit did he say to meet him at again? 5th or 6th-oh wait! There he is! “Hi, hon! How was work?” His skin is so soft to kiss and he always smells like ros...

The yelling that came from Bellona’s basement was beginning to disturb her neighbors. All she wanted was to have just one night go right with her lovely little girlfriend, who actually wasn’t her girlfriend at all. She and Tullia had been together for a whole month (though it certainly was not a month of joy) and she wanted to make it a special occasion with an even more special proposal. But, of ...

He had been planning this night for months, the night he would propose to Lauren. He always imagined them sharing a special meal at their favorite restaurant, ‘Tavolo della mamma’. They would gaze into each other’s eyes and then when the moment felt right, Eric would signal the musicians to play her favorite song, “Stand by me”. And then he would get down on one knee, show the ring and then give a...

It’s a shame how it happened, I don’t think I’ll ever forgive him, I don’t think I ever could.

How could he?! He knew how much I loved you, but couldn’t handle the terms of our relationship. My best friend, right?

Five years on and you’re still gone, but it feels like you’re here. I still feel you in everything from repotting our cherry blossom bonsai bushes to listening to our favorite song.

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