Beautiful

Part 20

     Torin was pacing in his cabin alone. He requested everyone not to tell the good news to Cecily. He wanted to surprise her. An idea struck his mind but he was too scared to implement it. He was afraid that IF the plan backfired, then everything between him and Cecily might end. But after a lot of thoughts, he decided to go with the plan. He called Cecily after making himself up. She picked it up in the third ring.

Cecily: "Hi Torin" She greeted him in her cheerful voice and he lost his voice.

Cecily: "Hello Torin You there? Hello?" She asked a bit louder and he came back to earth.

Torin: "Yes. Yes I'm there. Yes" She chuckled hearing his struggles.

Cecily: "Are you okay? What happened?"

Torin: "I'm okay. Cecily, will you go out on a date with me?"

Cecily: "Again?" She asked surprised.

Torin: "Yes. Will you?"

Cecily: "Sure. When?"

Torin: "This Saturday"

Cecily: "Okay"

Torin: "Okay bye" He cut the call and sat there thinking. He wanted to make it memorable for them. But he didn't know how. He kept pressuring his brain for some ideas but came with nothing. Gradually, evening came and he left the hospital frustrated.

   Soon Saturday came and Torin was running around in his room like a headless chicken. His parents and Hope who was watching his weird behaviour for the past few days burst out laughing looking at him. Torin was at first startled hearing them. But rolled his eyes seeing them. The trio came in and settled in his bed.

Hope: "What is your problem Thor?"

Torin: "I'm going out with Cecily and I can't find a perfect dress" He confessed and sat on the bed huffing. Hope climbed down the bed and went through his wardrobe. She selected a black tux and extended it to him. Everyone were amazed at her choice of clothes.

Hope: "Wear this. You'll look handsome" She said innocently. Torin scooped her up in his arms and showered her face with kisses. Hope giggled uncontrollably feeling ticklish. He kept her down and she awarded his cheeks with her kisses.

Torin: "You solved my biggest problem. Thank you buttercup" He bowed dramatically and the family got into another fit of laughter. Torin started getting ready while chatting with his family.

Cecily's house.

   Cecily was sitting in her bed which was completely covered by her clothes now and her wardrobe was empty. She turned to her father's direction who patted her back sympathetically.

Cecily: "Mom, stop it. Why are you over reacting? It's just a date" She exclaimed throwing her hands in the air. Her mom turned around swiftly catching Flossie off guard.

Ariel: "Just a date? What if he proposes you?" She exclaimed back making Cecily take a sharp breath in. James put his hand around her shoulder in an assuring manner. Cecily smiled at that gesture.

Cecily: "So what mom. We have already confessed" She replied shrugging her shoulders. Ariel just fumed hearing her nonchalance and left the room muttering something. James selected a black and white frock and handed it to Cecily.

James: "My daughter will be a princess no matter what she wears" He said kissing her forehead.

Cecily: "But dad what if he proposes me as mom said?" She asked fidgeting with her dress.

James: "Say yes if you want to say yes or no if you want to say no. Simple" He shrugged and Cecily pouted. James smiled seeing his daughter. He settled with her on the bed.

James: "Your opinion and wish matters the most Cecily. It solely depends on your choice. It's true that me and your mom like Torin and his family but if you don't want this, then it is a big strict no. Likewise, if you like him say yes. Don't think of your fears. Because if you accept him, he will erase all your fears for sure. Trust and follow your heart. It clearly knows what it wants. Okay?" He asked and Cecily nodded her head feeling better. Patting her head, he went out and Cecily started getting ready.

   At 8, the doorbell rang and Ariel opened the door and welcomed Torin in. Cecily who was in the hall came out hearing the voices. Torin stood stuck seeing Cecily. He never saw her in a frock. It was always formals and she looked like an angel from heaven in the frock. And the way their outfits were matching were adding to his joy. James cleared his throat and Torin came out of his reverie. He looked around and saw James's teasing gaze on him. He glanced at Cecily who was busy blushing as Ariel was describing him and his stare upon her. He cleared his throat and stood infront of her. Taking her hands in his, he asked.

Torin: "Shall we?" Cecily nodded and the couple started from there after bidding bye to Ariel and James. Torin was driving while stealing glances of her making her cheeks blush red. He smirked seeing his effect on her.

Cecily: "Stop glancing at me"

Torin: "I can't help. You look out of the world today" Cecily was desperately trying to hide her blush hearing him. Torin was enjoying her every action to his heart's content. After half an hour they arrived at their destination. It was Torin's farm house. Torin came out and opened the door for her. He helped her out and placed his hands on her lower back while guiding her inside.

Cecily: "Where are we?"

Torin: "In my farmhouse"

Cecily: "Farmhouse? What is so special today?" By now they came in and Torin made her sit on the sofa and sat beside her while taking her hands in his.

Torin: "Cecily, your results have come" Cecily's smile dimmed and she went still. She involuntarily tightened her hold on his hands.

Torin: "The results are positive Cecily. You can see this world again once you get a matching donor" He said calmly and kissed her both hands. Tears started flowing out of her eyes and she hugged Torin tightly. He reciprocated her happily. Her grip increased every minute but he didn't mind. He just embraced her heartily.

Cecily: "I can't describe how I'm feeling right now. Thank you so much Torin. I love you so much" She poured her heart out while her eyes never stopped flowing tears.

Torin: "I know and I can understand what you are feeling now" He whispered and pulled her closer.

Cecily: "Is this why you took me on a date today?" Torin broke the hug hearing it.

Torin: "No" Cecily frowned hearing him.

Cecily: "No? Then?"

Torin: "Let's first have our dinner. We'll discuss other things later" Saying he guided her outside to the garden where a beautifully decorated table for two was set. All their favourite dishes were lined up and the couple had a yummy dinner. Once the dinner was over, Torin asked her for a dance to which she obliged happily.

   A melodious music started playing in the background and they started their slow dancing. Cecily placed her one hand on his shoulder and the other enclosed his other hand. Torin took hold of this opportunity and pulled her closer to him by placing his hands in her waist. Cecily was now literally plastered to his front. Her cheeks started reddening and Torin smirked enjoying his ministrations.

Cecily: "Did you arrange all these on your own?"

Torin: "The workers helped"

Cecily: "Now tell me. What is the reason behind today's date?" They stopped dancing and Torin took a deep breath. He pulled her closer if possible before speaking.

Till next time...