Jayden. With Confidence.

A proposal

I can't believe it! Today is the day that I finally graduate from university and get my teaching degree. I have worked so hard for this and Jayden has stayed by my side the entire time. Even when I did go a little bit crazy halfway through. I just wish Jay was here to see this amazing life moment of mine. He was such a major part of my success and the fact that he's missing this, hurts more than a little.

Don't get me wrong, I'm so proud of the boys and how far they've come in the last four years, but I just wish Jayden hadn't jetted off to the other side of the world, and was here to cheer me on, today of all days. I haven't seen him in three months, apart from on skype, and in the last fourty-eight hours, he's been totally missing in action. I spent the night at my parent's house last night so I didn't feel too lonely and they kept telling me he was probably too sad that he was going to miss my big day to be able to talk to me. I honestly don't believe a word of it, but it gave me some type of explanation, even though I'm convinced they know more.

"Hurry up or we'll be late!" I call out to my parents as I wait at the front door, waiting to leave to go to the ceremony. As my mum walks towards me I see her wipe away a tear. Oh my god, we haven't even left the house and she's already crying, ugh it's only going to get worse as the day goes on. That woman cries in commercials about strangers.

On the way there my parents are remarkably silent. They're always talking in the car. Particularly about how bad they think commercial radio is. "You guys are never this quiet." I say, breaking the somewhat awkward silence. They don't reply. "Seriously, I know something's up, and trust me, I always find out."

My dad clears his throat, "Mavis, Honeybunch, there is nothing going on. We are just so proud of our little girl that we don't really know what to talk about."

I roll my eyes. Do they expect me to believe that crap? Because I don't. They are nowhere near the quiet-proud type. It's usually 'Oh my gosh, we're so proud of you." A thousand time before I even get my diploma.

When we get to the venue, I meet up with Celeste and Morgan who have come to support me, since they are my best friends. We talk about how much we miss the boys until the head professor calls out to everyone that it's time for the ceremony to start. We sit there through all the speeches and I can't help but notice Celeste and Morgan making shifty eye contact with each other. Why is everyone acting so weird? They better not have planned some surprise or anything.

Eventually they start calling people's names out to go up on stage to receive their diploma. When they call my name, I don't look back, I just walk straight towards the stage. I had been working for four years for this piece of paper and I just wanted to finally hold it in my hands. I shook hands with all of my lecturers and professors and turn towards the photographer to get my photo taken.

That's when I saw him. The love of my life, Jayden, standing with my parents looking as cute as ever and the rest of the with confidence boys standing with their significant others. I ever so desperately want to run off the stage and go hug Jayden, but I'm not allowed to, I have to wait until everyone has been called. I could barely stand still and he just laughed at me while I practically danced around.

Once everyone's name had been called out, and we were able to leave. I ran off the stage, into Jayden's arms. I had missed him so much and it was so amazing to finally be in his arms. I practically ignored everyone's congratulations focused all my energy on not letting Jayden go again.

"I thought you weren't back for two weeks." I say quietly.

"I managed to negotiate and fly home for a couple of days, there was no way I was missing this, not for the world." He replies.

I cry softly as I hear his voice. He's actually here, standing in front of me, I almost can't believe it.

Of course my mum decides to ruin the moment by interrupting, "I'm sorry to spoil everyone's reunions, but I think it's time we head to lunch." We all nod and head towards our cars. But there is no way I was letting go of Jayden's hand.

We get to my mum's house where she had lunch cooking slowly while we were gone. I can't help but wonder about what would have happened if the house burned down, but I guess it's not worth worrying about it since the house is not on fire when we get home. My mum still needs half an hour to get everything ready so we all retreat to the lounge room to sit down.

"I missed you so much." Jayden whispers as he plays with my hair.

"I missed you too. More than words can describe." I reply.

We make very small talk until mum calls out to us to say that lunch is ready. At first I was worried that something was wrong but I figured Jayden probably was probably just as overwhelmed as I was by everything that's happened today.

We all sit down at the table and of course my dad had to go and embarrass me by making long, soppy, toast. We then begin eating the delicious meal my mum prepared for us. Once we're done, I notice Jayden get a tad antsy and nervous. I'm a little bit concerned, but don't say anything. Five minutes later, once all the dishes had been cleared, I see my mum and dad shoot a quick nod in his direction. You're kidding me right? They're in on this too?

I turn and look at my parents, a clear look of confusion painted on my face. But that soon changes when I take another look at Jayden. He is down on one knee before me and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand what's going on.

I cover my mouth to hide how low my jaw has dropped and I slowly begin crying.

"Mavis, I love you so much. There isn't a moment that goes by that I'm not thinking about how much I love you, and I really hope you love me too because I know for sure that I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Ever since that day I heard your beautiful voice in the music room, I have known that you were going to be my forever, and I prayed that I would be yours. Would you please do me the honour, of becoming my wife?"

I am completely lost for words so I just nod and cry as he slips a gorgeous ring on the finger. He then wipes away one of my tears.

When I finally come to my senses, I stand up and look at him, smiling. "Come here doofus." I say before he stands up and we share a long awaited kiss while everyone cheers around us.