Beyond Our Wildest Imaginations

Chapter Twenty Three: The End

Everybody came in our batch. It has been like...four or five years. It's been awhile. We all miss each other.....the reunion should be at least 10 or 20 years since graduation. But we're glad everyone's alright. We get to visit the old school. I do miss Chicago. Good thing Sarah and I arrived yesterday. I got to see my parents again, the old neighborhood....the old memories back when I was a child. I miss those times and I'm so happy I get to come back and remember them again. We got to see the school and even got to see some old teachers. The ultimate throwback it is. There have been new buildings around the campus and a lot of big changes too. Before the food, the party, the celebration...Sarah and I got to talk for a bit while we're in my dad's car.

"So, Arthur....I guess we're going to remember a lot of things here."

"I know, babe. Aren't you excited?"

"I am, of course. I get to see some of my old friends...."

"Well, wanna go there now?"

"I love you Arthur."

"Wow..what's with the kiss?"

"Nothing...um..."

"I can't believe we're still awkward with one another. Wow haha..."

"Yeah, I know right. We're like a couple and we still act like we're just friends..."

"Do you remember those days?"

"Yup. It makes me laugh whenever I remember it."

"I'm so glad that I met you. I love you so much, Sarah."

"Me too, Arthur."

We went to the school and the guys are there...waiting.

"Hi, Arthur!"

"Lauren?! What's up?"

"Wow. You and Sarah? How awesome, is that?"

"Yeah...been a long time..so how are you?"

"I'm now an English teacher here."

"Wow. Really? That sounds wonderful. So happy for you."

"Glad to see you too, Arthur."

I almost forgot about Lauren. It was a surprise that she turned out to be an English teacher. So happy for her.

"Hey, Arthur...I'm just gonna go talk to some of my friends."

"No problem, Sarah. Go ahead..."

The reunion is just amazing. The music, the food. Everything's amazing. I get to hang out with the guys, too. Have a little fun talk and stuff. Like old times. Hopefully...I can pull this proposal off and hopefully she will say Yes!

"Arthur!"
I know that voice. . . . .

"Skye??! You came!! You're actually late though....."

"Wow. You look so......muscular..."

"Thanks for the compliment."

"I was joking......KIDDING!"

"Same old Skye. How's life?"

"I'm about to be part of something big. In Broadway...."

"Wow! You're also living the dream..."

"You begin to sound like Michael...."

Michael: "Cause I'm the man!"

Chris: "Broadway? That's awesome, Skye!"

"He's in a play, too...but not on Broadway"

"Oh...."

"So..you have a boyfriend?"

"Yeah. Tyler..."

"Oh...Tyler.. I see....well...I'm...We're happy for you.."

"Thanks, Arth! So..You and Sarah, right? You look cute together. Anyway...gotta see if my boyfriend is around..."

"Well, cheerio...."

Michael: "Cheerio?"

"Whatever, dude....it sounds so....fancy..."

Dustin: "It's a cereal brand.."

We went there at 6 pm and it's been three hours and the party won't stop...like old times. We get to go back to our old classrooms....but hopefully we won't mess around like old times. Lol. I miss going back to Charlton. It became my home. We went for some shootaround at the open court near the parking lot. Some of the guys at the batch played with us as well. It's almost 12 and Sarah might be sleepy and we might go home anytime soon. I must propose to her now..and I mean...NOW!!

"Chris, Dustin, Michael! It's time!"

Dustin: "You sound like an action star...."

The plan is that the guys will have to call Sarah and I am at the hallway placing some directions and that leads to the old classroom. Where we first kissed.... I remember...it was something magical. We were alone and it was already evening.
So it is time....it is....it is time.... I don't know why they are taking so long. I'm ready to grab the ring in my pocket for about 10 minutes now....

Chris: "She's here."

"Good. Thanks, guys!"

"Hey, Arth...what's going on? Is there a problem? Why did you take me here?"

"Nothing...um...I..." Ughh so scared to do this...

"I......what is it, babe?"

"I'm here to ask if you remember this place..."

"Yeah it's our old classroom."

"I know it is our old classroom..but do you remember what happened here? It was the both of us...alone..."

"When we first kissed."

"Correct...."

She kissed me....but why?

"Wow...The old memories.....hey...I'm just gonna go grab a drink...you want some?"

"Wait..."

I grabbed her arm and I kneeled. I grabbed the ring inside my pocket and I proposed to the most beautiful girl in the world.

"Sarah Thompson. I'm so happy for all the things that is happening between you and me and I'm happy to be your boyfriend. I believe that it is time, Sarah. Will you marry me?"

"Oh...I don't know what to say. I thought we're just remembering stuff back in high school. I'm also so glad to be your girlfriend, Arthur. I feel so complete when I'm with you. You're like the missing piece of my heart. I'm so glad that you and I don't fight all the time and you understand me. I didn't expect that you and I will be together when we were in high school..but we are, voila! You're the only one, Arthur. You're the one that'll make my life magical, amazing, spectacular and fantastic. So...it's a YES! I'm ready to become Mrs. Hale."

She said YES! Sarah Thompson said YES! Suddenly the whole batch started to sing All of Me by John Legend.

Dustin: "You can thank us later, pal!"

It was an amazing and an unforgettable night. Right in that moment, the spot where we first kissed, the friends around us singing, the confetti dropping...it was magical. Maybe YES! will be our always.......

Few months later Sarah and I got married. We moved back to Los Angeles to start a new life together. We got to hang out with our friends even more and I couldn't ask for anything more because my life is almost complete. I get to be part of DC Comics and Sarah started to become an art teacher for children. Everything's going on the right track. We're finally going to have a baby in a few months. Yes, it was fast.

In every story there is an ending....a conclusion....a door closing.....so this is where this story ends. But my story may not be over. The book ends but not my life. I'm Arthur Hale and I always think beyond my wildest imaginations...