Falling in love with a friend is a gamble. Sometimes it can lead to the best relationship of your life and sometimes it can destroy everything. Esme finds this out first hand when two of her best friends begin to fight over her affection. What she d...
After his talk with Seth, Roman felt the need to make a commitment to Esme and provide her with something stable, so he invited her out on a date. It was their first date since Nattie and Dean set them up and when Esme arrived; she spotted Roman sitting alone at a table in a quiet corner of the packed restaurant. The table he'd reserved was decorated with roses, champagne and chocolates and Roman stood up to greet her, kissing her before pulling her chair out for her. As Esme sat down, she saw that there was a note in front of her.
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Esme smiled and leant over the table to give Roman a kiss. "I love you too"
Esme and Roman had only been together for a few weeks, but everything just felt right between them. He was the one, she could tell. She'd known it from the moment they met.
Roman was fidgety "Are you ok?"
"I'm fine'' Roman assured
He was actually incredibly nervous. They exchanged small talk over dinner and it was when dessert was served that Roman rose to his feet. He made his way over to Esme and got down on one knee. He reached into his back pocket and presented her with a ring. Esme was in shock and felt like she was watching everything from outside of her own body. None of it felt real.
"Esme. From the moment I met you, I was overcome with a need to protect you. I was mesmerized. You completely threw me off my guard and turned my entire world upside down. You've changed my life for the better" Roman paused for a moment and a hint of uncertainty crossed his face "I know it's sudden and we've only been dating for a few weeks but you're the love of my life and I don't want to wait anymore. Will you marry me?"
Esme was crying, and she could not speak so she just nodded instead
"Is that a yes?" Roman asked as he stood back up
"Yes" Esme managed
Roman slid the ring onto her finger and Esme leant forward to kiss him as a round of applause broke out in the restaurant
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Roman sat back down, lifting his champagne glass up to make a toast "To us, our future and whatever it has on store for us"
Esme lifted her glass up. "Too us. Our future and whatever it has in stall for us."
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The next day was Raw, and it wasn't long before Esme's ring attracted the attention of Natalya, who was not so subtly waiting for her and Roman to arrive.
"Is that what I think it is?" Esme had barely stepped inside her locker room when Natalya's excited voice rang out behind her
"Good evening Nat" Esme replied sarcastically. "How are you?"
Natalya seemed unfazed by Esme's comment and reached for Esme's hand instead.''Oh, my god it is isn't it?
''If you mean an engagement ring, then yes'' Esme answered
Natalya let out a such a high-pitched screech that Esme actually winced. ''I knew it. I just knew that once you finally got together, that would be it''
''Do you think we're moving too fast Nat?'' Despite knowing that Roman was the one Esme still had her doubts that they were rushing into things
''Are you kidding me?'' Nattie asked. ''It's not like you've only just met each other, you've known each other for years and anyone with a pair of eyes could tell that you love each other''
''We've only been together for a few weeks though'' Esme argued
''But you've been developing feelings and getting to know one other for much longer than that!'' Natalya pointed out. ''Besides, who cares how long you've been together, as long as you're both happy, then why does it matter?''
''You're right'' Esme smiled ''I just know that someone's going to judge us''
''You mean Seth?'' Natalya asked
''Who else?. He already can't stand the fact that we're together'' Esme said sadly. ''This will only make him worse''
''I think you need to talk to him'' Natalya said
That was the last thing Esme wanted to do.''I'd rather not''
Natalya sighed. ''Well, it's up to you but I think if you're ever going to move on and be happy with Roman then you need to sort things out with Seth''
Natalya left and Esme was reminded of what Roman had told her about the conversation he'd had with Seth. Roman had finally understood Seth's resentment towards him. Maybe she could reason with Seth, too.
