Hustle and Heart

Ch.20

*Bree's POV*
It's been a few weeks since we lost the Cup and trades have started. Was I scared of being traded? Well yeah. So far there has been no news on if I'm being traded and when I brought it up to Coach he told me that he didn't plan on letting me go yet. Tonight we have a family dinner planned, organized by Ben. I knew what was going on but no one else. I helped Ben plan everything! If she doesn't say yes I think I'll be more mad then Ben. Yes, my crazy brother is finally settling down with a great women. To prep for my dinner, I took myself and Andrea to a massage, manicure, and pedicure. Driving to the salon she asked...
"Bree what's this all for?"
"Well I feel like just having a girls day and you were free!" I told her my best lie.
"Oh okay." She said.
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After a few hours at the salon, we were finally done. Our dinner was at 6 and it was 4:30 now.
"I think we should head back to start getting ready." I told Andrea.
"Yea that sounds good!" She said. We pulled up to her shared apartment with Ben and she started to make her way into the apartment. My apartment was closer to the arena when there's was not. The drive in between apartments is usually a 5-10 minute drive depending on traffic. Once I reached my apartment, I ran straight to the elevator and waited until the elevator doors opened, revealing my floor. Once I walked into my apartment, I went straight to my room to start getting ready. My hair was in waves from yesterday and they looked nice so I left my hair like that. For makeup I did very minimal makeup, consisting of a neutral lip and eye. I walked over to my walk in closet and began rummaging through racks of clothes. After about 30 minutes of looking, I decided on a simple black dress with knee high gladiator sandals.(outfit above). Once I was all done with getting ready, it was 5:30 and I decided that I should probably leave and make my way to the restaurant. From my apartment to the restaurant was about 2-3 minute drive. I arrived at the restaurant to be greeted by my parents, Ben, Andrea, and my team with their girlfriends and wives? I didn't know they were supposed to come. Once we were all seated, we ordered drinks and our food. I ordered a water with a nice salad. After we were done eating, Ben ordered Andrea's favourite dessert. As him and Andrea began to dig in, I took my phone out to snap a few pictures. Right when her fork made contact with the cheesecake, she had a confused look. She pulled out the object that had hit her fork and she gasped... The ring was beautiful... Then I saw my brother get down on one knee.
"Andrea... I can't even describe how much you mean to me and how much I love you. You've been faithful to me throughout 4 years even when I'm gone for weeks.. My family loves you and I couldn't imagine spending the rest of my life with anyone else. You support my career and I know that you will always be there for me. I love you so much and I was wondering if you, Andrea Talmadge, would do me the honor of being my wife?" Ben asked.
"Yes Ben! I love you!" Andrea yelled, smothering his face with kisses. Everyone in the restaurant erupted in cheers. Our teammates went up to Ben and Andrea, congratulating them. I snapped a few photos, posting some on my Instagram and Twitter. The caption read...
Congratulations to my amazing brother and future sister in law! I love you both and I only wish the best for you two and your marriage! But major props go to Andrea for putting up with us! I can't wait to finally have a sister!

Within a few minutes, I saw the announcement on Twitter. The Instagram page for the Lightning reposted the photo and congratulated the newly engaged couple. After we were all done at the restaurant, I made my way home. Once I got home, I began getting ready for tomorrow's NHL Awards. I'm nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, and The Hart Trophy. My only competition is the man himself... Carey Price. We are both up against each other for the Hart Trophy. I didn't know what was going to happen tomorrow but all I know is that I'm super excited to see Carey...