Christmas Proposal

Chapter 12: Rosalie

So Emery and I have known each other for a long time which you should know me by now. I am the sassy red hair blue eyes best friend for Emery.

When Emery and I became friends we met in college. I was going to school for a business management degree and she was going for medical and still running a restaurant and store. We both came out of high school when we started college.

The college times now feel like coons age ago.

Emery and I met in a college math class. I of course am kind of forgetful with my homework I guess procrastinating is my specialty.

Now with all this, the restaurant and store only get busier and busier.

Jürgen came in after being interviewed because well we need the extra help and he seems fit for the job.

"Alright, how can I help today Rosalie?"
"Glad you came on time. I need you to run the shop. My manager Samantha for the store will show you how to work in that and I will be training my new manager for the restaurant."

"Wow, you have this organized!"

"Thanks! You got to when the run two places."

"Alright so you will get 30-minute breaks just tell Samantha when you want one and I'll come to check on the store in the bit to see how we are doing."

"Sounds good! Then after our shifts, we can go on a walk."

"Maybe. I'm pretty busy so I will let you know."

"Come on! Where is your sense of adventure?"

"It is packed in all this paperwork now let's not stall we have customers we want to keep happy."

"Right."

Emery helps in the restaurant and Jürgen gets his training in the store.

She has her managers and restaurant staff hold down the fort while she checks the store and sees they are slam so she helps them and Jürgen tries to watch out for shoplifters.

So my job is pretty busy. Since knowing Jürgen I don't have much time to see him often. I am hoping soon that things will get better. Maybe once the managers come that will help a lot.

"Alex I miss seeing Rosalie. She is my world and she makes me super happy."

"You are always the one that falls in love so quickly."

Jürgen just laughs.

"Well I miss Emery and I was hoping to propose to her this Christmas!"

"Wow, that is one way to make Christmas memorable or the worst."

Alex gives Jürgen a friendly punch.

"Well, it probably won't happen because she doesn't have time for me."

"It will if she is right for you. You love her enough to wait."

"Maybe she doesn't love me that much."

"You are overthinking this. Yes, she could say no. I've seen the way she looks at you and you mean the world to her. You know I'm right."

Rosalie gets caught up with her store.

Jürgen calls Rosalie.

"So I was wondering if you would like to go on a date with me tonight?"

"Oh, sure! I can use a breather after a long day of work."

"Great I will come by to pick you up at 6:30 pm."

"Sounds good!"

It's not like I mean to dodge Jürgen, I am just nervous. I haven't felt this way since Ryan passed. I am trying to imagine the fact of me and Emery as sisters. I mean I would be all for it. Emery is my best friend so to have her as my sister would be even better!

*Ok what shall I wear? The last time I did red no was it gold? Oh, I don't remember. It's been too long! Maybe I should do navy? Or maybe pink?*

*Really? I don't have that many options. I should call up Emery.*

"Hey Em, could you help a best friend out? I have a date tonight and I need some of your fashion advice."

"Oh for sure! Please don't do your hair or makeup I will style you up so you can look like you are the only girl there for him on the dance floor."

I laughed.

"Sounds good! See ya soon!"

Emery pulls up in her bright pink beetle and has some dresses to choose from and comes inside my house.

"Here are some selections I have. Oh and I just got some make-up too. So try these on." She tells me and so I do.

I tried on the pretty navy and gold dress and Emery was so speechless with me.

"Wow, Rosalie you look amazing! You are surely going to impress him with that outfit."

"Thanks, Em!"

"Ok now for the hair and makeup. I'm thinking for the hairdo we can do a waterfall braid and curl your hair a little bit tighter. Oh and we can do a slight basic eye shadow color that can make your eyes pop." She tells me and starts making me dolled up.

She had me close my eyes till she was done.

"Ok Rosalie, how do you look?"

"Perfect! I feel like a majestic swan now."

"Well, that is because you are beautiful. Now hurry upstairs and I will answer the door when he is here."

"I suppose."

Alex I at Rosalie's door hoping to see Emery.

"Emery! What are you doing here? Are you ready for our date?"

"Oh, I have been here helping Rosalie to look perfect for her date with your brother. Give me a couple of minutes and I will be ready. I just did get done with a long day of work."

"Alright!" He says and sits down.

Emery hurries to get herself ready and comes down in her nice lavender, ball gown and Alex is wearing a tux.

"Wow looks like I am taking Cinderella put tonight."

"Thank you!"

Jürgen is on his way and some guys hurt him near Rosalie's and runoff.

Jürgen knocks on her door.

"Wow, you look pretty beat up. Alex, can you help him get cleaned up before he and Emery leave?"

"Of course Em!"

"It seems brother you are just bruised and it should take a day or two to heal. Just take it easy tonight."

"Thanks, Brother! Rosalie are you ready?"

I descended from the stairs and his jaw was open amazed at what he is seeing.

"Well hot dog you look so gorgeous!"
I blushed.

"Um, thanks!"

"Have fun you two and not too much fun. Don't let Rosalie turn into a pumpkin."

"Will do!"

Alex and Emery followed out and we both went our ways.

It is nice to finally catch up. I just love moments like these. I hope Emery is enjoying hers too.