Sinner Like Me

Vacation all I ever wanted

Nicolette's POV

Dalton surprised me with a vacation just him and I. It is something that the two of us needed deeply since he returned home from his little trip as we are now referring it as. Dalton told me he wanted to do something special for me for my birthday but wasn't sure of what. When he was speaking with Bud about it, Bud mentioned a trip just the two of us. So where did he take me you are probably wondering? Well Dalton has brought me to none other than Honolulu, Hawaii. It's unbelievably gorgeous here. He was sweet enough to pack my sketch pads and pencils. It brings a big smile to my face having a man being this supportive of me. As I sit here overlooking the ocean and watching the skyline, I can't believe I am here with Dalton like I see my future and everything with him. I'm seeing kids, a house and pets. Other guys I haven't pictured any of that with them. He makes me want it all. I just hope I am not the only one who is wanting a future with the other person.

When we arrived yesterday in Hawaii, I did check in with my father letting him know we arrived here safely and making sure everything was okay at home. He told me that I am under strict orders not to worry about him, that I am to be worrying about spending quality time with Dalton. Hey whatever you say pops. Dalton laughed when dad told me to worry about him. These two drive me crazy, but it's a good kind of crazy though. As I am lost in thought, I feel two muscular arms wrap around my waist. I lean back into his touch and smile brightly.

~Dalton~ Lost in translation?

~Nicolette~ No goober. I'm happy to be here with you. The view, everything is incredible and I love you for it.

~Dalton~ I wanted to tell you happy birthday gorgeous.

~Nicolette~ Thank you...

~Dalton~ Now look down..,

~Nicolette~ What on earth are you...

I look down and see a gorgeous ring in his hands. Holy hell! He is asking me to be his wife... He turns me around to face him.

~Dalton~ When we first met, we both knew I wasn't any good for you. I was an ex con with no future at least that is what your father's first impression was. He didn't like me too much but you somehow saw the good in me. You fought for our friendship first but then truly fought for our relationship, I'm forever thankful for that. But when I was forced away those last few months, all I could think about was finding my way back to you. I knew I wasn't giving up for anything. Then seeing how your feelings for me didn't change when I returned, I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you. So I asked your dad for permission, hence us in Hawaii. So with that being said, beautiful, will you make me the happiest man alive and become my wife?

~Nicolette~ Yes I would love nothing more than to become your wife... I love you so fucking much. I will always and I mean always will fight for our relationship. I will always fight for you and myself. Never second guess that. You complete me. You are hands down my best friend. Now your my forever best friend.

~Dalton~ So I have an idea for our bedroom mural behind our bed or television set????

I love it when he gets nervous about asking me for something.

~Nicolette~ Well what is it baby?

~Dalton~ a painting of the exact sunset here when I asked you to be my wife...