Alaina's Destiny Book 2

Chapter 13

Nick

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fter getting Ashton's blessing to marry Kenzie , he asks for my help planning his proposal to Alaina. This whole thing is very exciting for the four of us.

"Alaina is going to want it to be special, what about in the garden or in the art room? Those are her two favorite things."

I'm surprised that he wanted to ask for my help to be honest with you. I have known Alaina since we were kids, so I do know her really well.

"Those are very good ideas, but I was thinking of asking during dinner, maybe making it like a ball type setting so the girls can get dressed up and feel very special."

I was thinking about asking Kenzie at dinner as well, I wonder if this is going to be too much for them.? Should we ask them at different times?

"That's a wonderful idea, what about adding in like a trail for them to follow and we could stand in the room waiting for them?"

Honestly, I'm just saying the first thing that pops into my mind, but he seems to like what I'm suggesting so far.

"That is splendid, I know the girls will love that, perfect, I'll have the ladies' maids lay out some clothes and get them all dolled up while we set up the ball room with rose petals on the ground."

I am very excited to start planning this wonderful evening and I can see he is ready to get going as well. I can't wait.

"I'll meet you in the ball room then?"

As I'm walking to the door and putting my hand on the handle to open it, Ashton speaks once more.

"Yes, but I must ask. Do you already have a ring for her?"

I totally forgot about a ring; will I have time to buy one? I really don't know, I thought I had all of the details ready to go. My nervousness returns but this time it's not as bad.

"Actually no, that was something I was going to get."

"Well now you don't have too."

I watch him as he walks to the desk, and he pulls out a box. It looks like he's proud of what is inside.

"Is this the ring you are giving to Alaina? It's stunning."

I walk over to the desk and take a look at the ring. It's very beautiful, the diamonds all around the band. It looks very delicate and dainty. It's simple but romantic like my Kenzie.

"No this is the ring you are giving to Kenzie if you want it, it belonged to our grandmother, and she left it for Kenzie to have when it was her time to marry."

Wow he is actually offering me a family heirloom to give to the love of my life. This has really been a wonderful day and now it's going to be a special ending.

"Are you serious, I couldn't just take it."

"Yes, you can, it's for her, she would love it. I'm giving Alaina my mother's ring."

He has really been nice to me since we have gotten here, and I couldn't be more appreciative of his kindness. I take the

ring and put the box into my pocket, I smile to myself and go to the door and walk out into the hall. I want to send my love some flowers to help her feel special while she gets ready for this grand gesture. I ask the butler if he can order her favorites and then go to my room and write her a beautiful and heartfelt poem to put in a letter to send with the flowers.

I smile wide as I think about my wonderful girl, is this really happening? Am I about to propose and spend my life with a princess? I hope she says yes. I finish the poem and seal it in the envelope, I hand it to the butler and go into the bathroom to clean up and get ready. I can't help but smile to myself, I have never been this happy and it shows. If the Alpha could see me now, he would be filled with anger and hatred, because I disappointed him. I feel free now that I am no longer under his control. I daydream about how this is going to go while I shower and get myself looking presentable. I wonder if I should shave my face to keep it clean and smooth for her. There is nothing that I wouldn't do for her, and she knows it, I hope. I am mentally preparing myself for what she could possibly be wearing. As I get out and dry off, I look over my suits and pick the best looking one. It really was great that Ashton helped me get some clothes when I came here, otherwise I would have been in my birthday suit.

When I am ready, I put the ring box inside my jacket pocket and smile. Everything is almost perfect, now I just have to ask her. When I leave my room and walk down the stairs, I see the petals on the ground to form the trail, as I get to the bottom of the stairs, I see the strings that he added and think that was a great addition.

I walk into the ballroom and smile at the decorations. I take a glance around the room and see there is alcohol. I pour a glass and shake a little as I can feel myself getting nervous again. What if she says no? I don't think I can live with myself if she says no.

"Drinking already."

I look up as I hear Ashton Walk in. He looks like he went with the same suit color as I did.

"Is it obvious that I'm nervous?"

"Yes, but it's ok because so am I."

I think that is an understatement, I have never been this nervous in my life and it has made me nerve wrecked. The silence is broken by the laughter of the girls, I start to smile and look over at Ashton.

"What did I tell you, she loves to have fun."

I know her really well and I knew she would want to have some fun as she made her way to the mini ball that is prepared.

"Yea yea, you were right about that."

The girls get to the door of the ballroom, and I see them open it, the smile on my face gets even wider as I see the love of my love, the outfit that she is wearing is hugging over her curves. The illusion neckline shows off her cleavage very nicely. She is gorgeous. Kenzie walks over to me, and I have no words. I'm trying to control myself in every way possible.

"Ash, doesn't Alaina look ravishing."

I smile as Kenzie compliments her, you can see how their bond has grown, and they are acting like sisters.

"Yes, she does look gorgeous, and I have something that will bring out her beauty even more."

Is he going to ask her right now? Well maybe it is the perfect timing. If he asks her first, they can have something to talk about during dinner. When he pulls out the box you can tell that it is a much bigger box and wouldn't fit a ring, maybe that's the bracelet he was talking about. He takes his time opening it and pulls her in for their first ever make out session. Finally, he did something right haha.

After they pull apart, I chuckle softly to myself and look over at him to ask if it's the right time. When he nods, I can see his soft smile. I turn Kenzie around and look into her eyes. Don't be scared now, this is what you have been waiting for, just do it. When I slowly bend my knee to the ground and I pull out the ring box, I swear you can hear the squeal that is escaping Kenzie's lips. I am trying to control my shaking, but it is difficult.

"Kenzie, will you marry me."

As I manage to say the words with a soft smile, you can see that Kenzie is trying to hold back tears and excitement.

"Yes, yes of course I will."

She looks over at Ashton for permission and assurance, he nods at her, and she pulls me up. I slide the ring on her finger and Alaina walks close to her. I walk over to Ashton and let out a sigh of relief. I AM ENGAGED.

"Congrats buddy," he says.

All I can do is just smile and look over at my beautiful fiancée.

                                                                             

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