weakness

twenty-three

time skip // 3 yrs later
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"Shit bro, which one do I get?" I asked Jamie who was behind me, carrying his two year old son, Noah. He walked over to the counter full of beautiful rings. "Wait," I paused when I saw it.

It's perfect.

The ring itself was rose gold and had a oval crystal in the middle with tiny crystals surrounding the band. I know Paisley doesn't like big jewelry, she's a very simplistic kind of gal.

Jamie pats me on the back, "She's going to love it." he whispered. I talked to the lady and bought the ring.

I don't think Paisley has a clue what's going on. Two days ago, while she was sleeping I took her ring size, again. I initially got it day after graduation, but I wanted to double check.

Tomorrow I booked her for a nail appointment and a spa day.

Oh my god I'm so nervous. What if she says no? She wouldn't, right?

Jamie put Noah in the car seat as he walked over to the passenger side. "Hows Kenyia doing?" I asked, glancing over at him every few seconds.

"From what I know good, her and David are moving in together soon." he sighed and looked down at his phone. "He's a cool dude, I don't mind him being around Noah." he shrugged as I looked back at the sleeping child in the back of my truck.

Kens and Jamie broke up a few months after Noah was born. It was hard on the both of them, me and Sunshine practically raised Noah. Kenyia and Jamie both had to balance work, school and a child.

As much as he denies it, he still loves Kens the same way he did in high school. You can tell by the way he looks at her. It definitely still hurts him to see her with someone else.

"Grayson," he said as I hummed a response.

"Thank you for taking care of my sister. I'm glad that you're going to be my brother-in-law." he smiled and slapped my head.

"Same goes to you, brother."

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While Paisley was out at the salon and getting her nails done, I prepared everything. I called the winery and made sure that everything was set, I put out a red silk dress with some jewelry on the bed and for ready myself.

My outfits was simple, but matched Paisley's. I wore a black button down and slacks with a red tie and belt.

I am so stressed. This has to be perfect.

The photographers had already arrived to the venue and now we were waiting on Paisley to get home and ready.

Speak of the flower, the door clicks open. "Hey gorgeous."

"Hello my handsome devil." she giggled and placed a kiss on my lips. "What's the occasion?" she asked while putting her bag down.

"Classy dinner tonight? You and me?" I grinned and spun her around to bring her close to me. "I have nothing to wear." She frowned. I led her to the bedroom so she could get changed.

I waited downstairs for her to get ready, which didn't take long. Her dress fit her perfectly and she paired it with a pair of black simplistic heels. She did her makeup a little more than usual, but she looked absolutely beautiful.

We arrived to the winery and we immediately got sat down.

My heart is racing.

I kept fidgeting with the ring from under the table as I glanced at her looking at the menu. Moments later we ordered and chatted a bit.

Slow graceful music began playing after we finished eating. That was my cue.

I stood up and faced her. "What are you doing?" she asked with a hint of curiosity in her eyes. I sent her a warm smile and got down on one knee.

Here I go. "Paisley Grace Smith, I love you so much. I wish to wake up next to you for the rest of my life and take care of you through thick and thin." I paused, her eyes became glossy and her hands covered her mouth.

I let out a soft chuckle, "Will you marry me, Sunshine?" I asked,

"Yes, yes yes yes!" She nodded frantically as I placed the ring on her finger. I stood up while she hugged me tightly, she pulled away and I kissed her.

Paisley Hayes. Has a nice ring to it.

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Short chapter, but I wanted this to be only about them. :)

word count: 845