Stars on Broadway - Morgan Wallen

Chapter 81 - Forever Starts Now

The night had already been perfect. Georgie was still reeling from the surprise of hearing Morgan's album for the first time, every song crafted as a declaration of his love for her. As the evening went on, their family and friends buzzed with excitement, congratulating Morgan on the album and whispering to Georgie about how beautiful it all was. She felt like she was floating, wrapped in the warmth of the night and the overwhelming love that Morgan had shared through his music.

But little did Georgie know, the best moment of the night was still to come.

After the formalities of the evening—speeches, toasts, and heartfelt conversations—things began to wind down. People were milling about, chatting, and soaking in the relaxed atmosphere of the intimate party. Georgie had no idea that anything out of the ordinary was about to happen. She was content, happy, and feeling more loved than ever.

Then, Morgan caught her eye. He was standing near the front of the room, talking to her brother, Ben. There was something in his expression, a glint of excitement and nervousness that Georgie hadn't noticed before. He gave her a small, almost shy smile and beckoned her over with a little nod.

Georgie made her way through the small crowd, wondering what he was up to now. As she approached, she noticed that the chatter in the room began to quiet. Her mom and brother had taken a step back, giving her and Morgan space. Their friends had formed a loose circle around them, all watching with anticipation.

"G, can I have you up here for a minute?" Morgan asked, his voice soft but carrying an undertone of seriousness.

Georgie blinked, her heart racing. "What's going on?" she asked, her voice tinged with curiosity but no suspicion.

Morgan reached for her hand, pulling her gently into the center of the room. The room felt like it had slowed down, the air thick with anticipation. Georgie still didn't know what was happening, but she could feel the tension building, as if everyone knew something she didn't.

Once they were standing face to face, Morgan squeezed her hand and looked into her eyes. He took a deep breath, his expression shifting into something deeper, more emotional.

"Georgie," he began, his voice soft but steady. "You've always known how much you mean to me, but tonight, I want to say it in front of everyone here—the people who love us and know us best."

Georgie's heart skipped a beat, her mind racing as she started to understand that something big was happening. She glanced around the room, seeing her friends and family all watching with smiles on their faces, some already tearing up. Her mom, standing near the back, had her hand over her mouth, her eyes glistening with happy tears. Georgie's brother Ben was grinning like he knew exactly what was coming.

Morgan continued, his thumb gently stroking the back of her hand. "From the moment I met you, I knew my life was going to change forever. You've been my muse, my partner, my best friend. Every day I wake up and thank God that I get to live this life with you by my side."

Georgie's breath caught in her throat. Her eyes were already welling up, her emotions swirling as Morgan's words washed over her. She hadn't expected this—hadn't even considered that this might be the moment.

"I wrote this album as a way to tell our story," Morgan said, his voice breaking just a little. "Every song, every note—it's about you, about us, about what we've built together. But it's also about where I want to go next, about the future I want to spend with you."

Georgie blinked back tears, her heart racing as she realized what was about to happen. Her breath hitched as Morgan gently let go of her hand and reached into his pocket, pulling out a small, velvet box.

A collective gasp rippled through the room as Morgan slowly got down on one knee. Georgie's hands flew to her mouth, her eyes wide with disbelief, her heart pounding in her chest.

"Georgie," Morgan said, his voice steady but full of emotion, "I love you more than anything in this world. You're the best part of me, and I can't imagine my life without you. So tonight, in front of all the people who mean the most to us, I want to ask you—will you marry me?"

The room was completely silent, the weight of the moment settling over everyone as Morgan opened the box to reveal a stunning engagement ring, the light catching on the diamond and making it sparkle.

Georgie felt like the ground had fallen out from beneath her. She couldn't speak, couldn't think, couldn't believe this was happening. She had never imagined that tonight, of all nights, would be the night Morgan asked her to marry him.

Tears streamed down her face as she finally found her voice. "Oh my God... Morgan," she whispered, her voice shaky with emotion. She stared down at him, her heart bursting with love and joy. "Yes," she said, barely able to get the word out through her tears. "Yes, of course I'll marry you."

The room erupted in cheers and applause as Morgan stood up, grinning from ear to ear, and slipped the ring onto her finger. Georgie was still crying, her hands shaking as she looked down at the ring, overwhelmed by the love in the room, by the magnitude of what had just happened.

Morgan pulled her into his arms, holding her close as the cheers of their family and friends rang out around them. She could feel his heart beating fast against her chest, mirroring her own.

As they pulled back slightly, Morgan leaned in and kissed her softly, the world fading away around them for a moment. It was just them—just the two of them, standing in the middle of the most important moment of their lives.

When they finally broke apart, their friends and family rushed forward, surrounding them with congratulations, hugs, and happy tears. Georgie's mom hugged her tightly, crying into her shoulder, while Ben playfully ruffled Morgan's hair, grinning like a madman.

"I can't believe you all kept this from me," Georgie said through her tears, laughing as she hugged her mom.

Her mom smiled, wiping her own tears. "We've been planning this for weeks. I couldn't be more proud of you two."

Morgan stood by Georgie's side, his arm wrapped around her waist as their friends swarmed them with love and excitement. He kissed the top of her head, feeling more content than he ever had in his life.

Tonight had been perfect. His album, their story, the proposal—it was everything he had dreamed it would be. And now, they were starting the next chapter of their lives together, surrounded by the people who loved them most.

As the night went on, the party turned into a celebration of not just the album, but of their love, their future, and the beautiful journey they had ahead of them.

And as Georgie looked around the room, at the faces of her family and friends, and then up at Morgan—the man she was about to marry—she felt like the luckiest woman in the world.