Breathless // lp

Chapter 25.

"Ash Claudia Jameson...despite the fact that I'm naked..Will you marry me?" 

Ash's hands flew up to her mouth, trying to hide the fact that it just fell open. Tears immediately sprung to her eyes, as she sat still a moment, breathing small whimpers into her hands.  She wanted to shoot out into his arms and let him hold her right there, but held onto the moment because she knew it wouldn't last forever. 

Her heart did small leaps in her chest, racing faster and faster as Liam's smile grew at her reaction. Slowly kicking back the covers that tangled her legs, Ash leant down and slipped into Liam's arms, throwing his arms around his neck as gasps of happiness escaped her lips. 

"Yes, yes!" She squealed. Laughing, Liam held her back gently and set the box between them. Ash stared down at the ring, admiring it's beauty. 

"Ash, allow me," Liam started as he slipped the ring from it's velvety lining. "To bestow you the greatest gift of love...a man can give to his girl." Liam smirked. 

Ash giggled as Liam slipped the diamond ring over her wedding finger. She wiggled her left hand's fingers, watching the ring sparkle before she gasped and hugged Liam again. 

"I love you," She whispered. 

"Not as much as I-" 

"Nope. I love you more," She giggled. Pulling back, she glanced down at the ring again. It sparkled perfectly under the sunshine, and it casted tiny rainbows across her face. "It's so beautiful," She admired. 

"Only for you," Liam said, slipping away from Ash's arms as he went to pull a shirt and boxers from the chestnut dresser across the room. 

"Where are you going! You can't leave now, you've just proposed now you're leaving me to the cold?" Ash pouted, crossing her arms over her chest and watching as Liam slipped into his fresh clothes. 

"We're going somewhere," Liam stated, laughing as he threw one of his grey t-shirts and sweatpants her way. "Put those on, love." 

"What? Where? Why?" Ash asked, standing up as she got dressed. Liam didn't answer her questions. She followed him out into the hallway, throwing a continuous string of questions at him. 

"When? Now? Liam?" She pestered, poking his side as Liam shuffled into the kitchen. He almost stopped a moment, for the surroundings were unfamiliar. It's walls were painted a nice warm color and were well decorated with pictures of family and friends. Black granite counters and chestnut cabinets were set neatly in the kitchen, as well as a stainless steel fridge. A small window was on one of the kitchen walls, allowing him to take a glance outside at the sunny morning. He smiled.  

Meanwhile, Ash just circled around him, trying to catch his attention again. "Where are we going?" She asked finally as Liam averted his gaze towards her.  

"If I tell you, will you quit pestering me?" He said, reaching for the coffee pot he had started to brew earlier this morning.  

"Yes! Please?" Ash begged, following Liam to the living room as he set himself down on the couch. 

"We're going to the music studio." 

"What? Why?" Ash frowned. Liam held up his hand as he took a sip of his coffee. He shook his head. 

"That's as much as I'm giving away. It's a surprise. Put on your shoes, love? It's a long way there."  

Nodding, Ash hurried off towards the bedroom to get changed. Liam sighed happily, for he knew what was coming. 

This outta be good. 

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Ash squirmed uneasily in her seat. Liam was sitting next to her,  his hand in hers, fingers brushing over each other. His gaze was turned to the outside window, watching the blur of trees and building rush past as the car sped down the road.