I was crying and I didn't know if I could speak. I didn't think I could, but Corey was down on one knee, waiting for me to respond. I smiled brightly and took a breath. It felt like hours before I could find my voice.
"Yes, yes I will marry you, Mr. Crawford. I would like nothing more than that," I said smiling and holding out my left hand to place the ring on.
He smiled and slipped the shiny new ring on my finger, and I admired it before he picked me up and spun me around smiling and kissing me.
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Chevelles ring
I was so excited, but one thing kept plaguing my mind; how would Jonathan react? He surely would be happy outwardly, but on the inside he would be crushed.
"Corey, what are we gonna do about Jon?" I asked. I didn't want to ruin the moment but if he was still in love with me it would be a problem.
"We shouldn't worry about that now," he said, glancing up. "You want to talk to Maisey? She's here."
I turned around and sure enough, Maisey stood there with Andrew. "Mais! Look!" I yelled, flashing her my ring.
"I know!" She yelled, hugging me.
Corey and Drew stood off the side, on the home side of the bench, and Maisey and I still stood at center ice.
I looked back at Corey, and even caught Jim out of the corner of my eye, coming out of the tunnel. The three guys were laughing and having a great time, and all I could think about at that point in time, when I should be incredibly happy, is how Jon would feel. I knew he would be upset, and likely pull the Jack Daniels back out, and his game would be greatly effected. He would act happy but deep down he would despise Corey and everything that had happened with him. Jim was right, I shouldnt have returned to Chicago.
My smile faded as I talked to Maisey. "Mais, what am I gonna tell Jon? He is gonna have to know. I dont know how to do this Mais. I wanna be so happy and free and this is supposed to be one of the happiest days in my life, and I should be as happy as Corey."
"Chelsea, you have to tell him when you get back to Chicago. He cant hear it from Corey or itll be much worse," she said hugging me.
I nodded. "I knew that but hes gonna be so mad. He still loves me, Maisey. He got mad when he found out I was dating Corey remember?" I asked her.
"I do remember because my boyfriend advised you to come here and spend some time with Jimmy," she said, running her hand through her wavy sand colored hair. I thought I saw a glint on her hand so I picked it up.
"Maisey! When did this happen? Why didn't you tell me?" I only half yelled at her. I was really excited.
"Its your day not mine. You've been in love with Corey since you were with Jon. I wanted to wait until things had calmed down a little bit. I also thought you would think I was crazy, Since Drew and I haven't been dating more than a month and a half," she said.
"Mais, that's okay. My grandparents dated that long and they were married for like 60 years! You guys will make it," I said to her, smiling. I knew that she loved Drew way more than I loved Jon and maybe even Corey. There was something about Andrew that made him perfect for her and I wasn't the least bit offended.
"Your not upset? I thought you would be, especially since you also just got engaged," she said to me.
"Mais, no. You're my best friend. I couldn't be upset. Besides, now we can plan our weddings together!" I said happily, looking back at my now smiling Fiancee. I could worry about Jon when we went back to Chicago.
Corey
I knew the Jon thing would be an issue but at that point in time I really didn't care. I had gotten the girl of my dreams. I had kinda won my game 7, or at least thats what it felt like as I sat talking to the newly engaged Andrew and James.
"Corey, I swear if you hurt her like Jon did, I will not hesitate to hurt you, and Andrew, same goes to you, Maisey is her best friend and if she loses her she will lose it," Jim told the both of us, I couldnt blame him.
"I promise Jimmy, I would not hurt the girl who means more to me than the Stanley Cup. She is literally my whole world," I said, trying not to get too defensive.
He looked like he was gonna kill me and suddenly the really romantic atmosphere was hostile. "I have heard that before, Corey. Before she changed her name to move back to Chicago, so I couldnt find her. It was the summer of 2010 Corey, it might not have been yesterday, but it was recent. You Chicago boys are no good and I seem to be the only one who thinks that," I just let Jimmy rant. I couldnt blame him.
"What Jonny did to her was dirty, I really do see why this would effect you. I would be just as protective if I had a sister- which reminds me, Mut I'm Jims side here." I explained, and warned. I just hoped that Jim would be a little less... upset, I suppose. Like I had said, I didnt expect for him to be gumdrops and rainbows. but a little bit happy would suffice.
"Alright. But Crawford, I swear if this is something that ends my NHL Career, so be it," he gave one final warning before the girls started to head over.
"Corey can we go get some frozen yougurt?" Chelsea asked me.
I would do anything for her so I said "Of course." I even invited Mais and Drew and Jim. It was a good day.
A/N
Wow okay first of this chapter is trash im so sorry. also, a little self promo, I started a new story called Chicago Style and would love if you guys gave that a read. I promise those couple of chapers are better than this one!
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