Running to the Edge of the World...

Red Carpet Grave

Chapter 15: Red Carpet Grave

“Where on Earth are you taking me?!” I smiled coyly; Marilyn had been so secretive these past few days of the overseas tour… though there were only two shows left now.

“Somewhere…” he paused, deliberately building the atmosphere around us. “Special.” He added finally with a wink as we stopped in front of ornately carved double French doors.

My hands flew to my mouth in shock as I gazed around myself. The balcony was lit by a thousand candles, petals littered the ground around a table ornately set for two, and a violin was being played softly nearby. I didn’t know what to say. Marilyn merely smiled at me lovingly and took my hands in his, pulling me gently towards the table where I noticed a waiter was, well…waiting.

I’d never had such an evening in my life! It was opulent in the extreme!

As our empty plates were taken away, I whispered, “I’ve never had to fight the urge to steal an ashtray more than tonight…”

Marilyn laughed at me and I smiled. When he sobered, Marilyn became very serious. “I realised that I had to do something very special after I pulled my little stunt.” He began, referring to his proposal. “I wanted to do that…more for me than anyone else.”

I smiled, “You’re an exhibitionist.” I replied, my hand covering his. “I loved it, and, more importantly, I love you. I wouldn’t have you any other way!”

“I know… but, I wanted…to do this properly…romantically…” Marilyn explained.

“Whilst turning our lives into a romantic scene from a film.” I smirked across the table at him. “What are you playing at?”

Marilyn motioned for the violin player to strike up again and, taking the ring from my finger and placing a silencing finger to my lips, knelt down beside me. “Shannon Leigh Leonard, just to make sure it wasn’t the thrill of the moment that sparked your previous answer…” he smirked and took my left hand in his again. “Will you…” he paused and I looked at him with wide eyes. How could this affect me this much the second time?! “Marry me?”

I nodded and pressed my lips desperately against his as he slid the ring back into place on my finger, where I vowed it would never come off again. “Of course!” I whispered urgently between kisses. “I love you! Of course I’ll marry you! You daft man!”

And with that, we receded into our own little world, only just making it back to our hotel room before we got too passionate. As I pulled off his leather duster, I noticed one side was heavier than the other. He must have noticed my look of confusion because he took his coat from me and reached into one of its deep pockets.

“By the way…” he pulled out the crystal ashtray I’d mentioned trying not to steal and I laughed. “Happy birthday…”

And we tumbled onto the bed…

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So! Here we are again...Couldn't help myself really...too many fantasies played out in my head and so... ;D

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