I'd spent the day with my dad, brother and Max setting up the area in which I was going to propose to Belle. We'd arranged a candlelit walkway that took you to a circle surrounded by white roses, with even more candles. I didn't want to go to wild as I know Belle wasn't keen on big over the top things but I thought this was a perfect setup for the perfect moment. I'd done my best to stay away from Belle, one as I was nervous as hell but two because I would of probably give away what I was planning to do, I wasn't good at this. I'd asked the girls of the family to take her out for a pamper day and to buy a new outfit, one so she felt better after being ill yesterday but also to distract her from the fact I'd been missing all day.
The night drew dark and my sister had messaged to say they were near. I quickly headed off to make sure all the candles were lit but also to put water on my face as I'd started to sweat anxiously. I could hear the familiar laughs of my family and could see Belle stood talking to Max and P as I came around the corner. It was time. I gently placed my arms around her waist before she turned around to look at me. She was beautiful, the coconut scent she was emitting, how the dress hugged her body perfectly and how she just completely captivated me and took my breath away.
I grabbed her and took her to where I was about to propose, I look back to see my family all give reassuring looks and thumbs up. We slowly walk down the candle lit walkway to the roses at the end.
"Lando, what is this?" Belle smiles as she looks around.
"Belle" I get down on one knee taking out the ring box from my pocket. " You mean so much to me. We didn't start our relationship conventionally however I think it's made us stronger. I couldn't imagine a future without you in it, in fact I don't ever want to imagine a future without you in it. You do something to me, it's a love I've never felt before. You take my breath away, you make me so unbelievably happy and I would do anything to make sure you are happy, safe and loved. Arabella Tenby will you marry me?....again" I watch as she smiles, it felt like a lifetime before she answered, in hindsight it was a few seconds.
"Yes, yeah" she bends down placing her hands either side of my face pulling my lips on to hers. I get up from my knees placing the ring onto her finger. We hear cheers and turn to see my family stood on the restaurant terrace watching as I make sure that the one person I love with all my heart will forever be mine.
"For a second there I thought you weren't going to come. My mum messaged to say you were worried I was upset with you. I could never be upset with you" I stand holding on to her.
"Well it all makes sense now" she giggles.
"I hope you like the ring".
"Lando it's perfect. It truly is" She agrees as we both stare at the ring.
The rest of the night was truly amazing. We had good food, drinks, celebrated and danced. It was how I imagined it and I felt so happy, nothing could ruin this.Our holiday with my family came to an end but we were staying a little longer with Max and P before the season continued.
"Carlos is in town, he wants to meet for drinks to celebrate our engagement" I tell the group as they sunbathed on the deck of the boat.
"Sounds good baby" Belle smiles to me.We head in to the restaurant and can see Carlos and his girlfriend Rebecca sat at the far table. We take our seats at the table.
"Congratulations guys, I'm so happy for you" Carlos smiles to both me and Lando who sat opposite him. "Was you nervous Lando?"
"Fuck yeah, I've never sweat so much" I chuckle.
"At least she said yes" Max smirks.
The meal was good and we head to a club for drinks to continue the night. Everyone was pretty drunk with the drinks flowing nicely.
I can see Belle sat talking to Carlos, I observed as they laughed before the conversation quickly took a serious turn with Belle looking upset at Carlos. I then see Belle get up before heading over to me, standing in front of me with pain and anger in her eyes.
"WHAT FUCKING BET?!" She screams at me.
My heart sinks.
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Absolutely Not! (Lando Norris)
FanfictionWhen the pressure gets too much for Belle, a drunken night and a mistake later, flips her world upside down. Will the mistake live to haunt her?