Flashette(Shorts)

5: Oops

     "Barry, can you come help with dinner?" I called from the kitchen as I was preparing my famous "Chicken Tetrazzini". I continued stirring the pasta as the room remained filled with silence. My eyebrows furrowed as I began preparing the sauce. "Barry?" I asked again, now filling with worry. I waited for another moment, and relief washed over me as I heard his footsteps down the hall.
     "Sorry," Barry apologized as he walked down the stairs and greeted me in the kitchen. He wrapped his arms around my waist and took in the aroma of the food as it was being prepared. "I was doing some planning," Barry responded. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion once again as I tried to make sense of what he meant. His behavior had been unusual, and he was very sneaky lately.
     "Planning for—" I asked, waiting for him to fill in the details. Barry moved away from my grip quickly and pulled back, looking down at me as if he knew something I didn't.
     "Our wedding," he said, looking down at me with confidence. He said it more as a statement, but I took it as more of a question. I shook my head, and Barry blushed quickly. A light blush coated my cheeks as I thought of my future with Barry.
     "Shit..." he replied, shaking his head. "That's what I forgot to do after work the other night! Barry responded, hitting himself on the head with his palm. "Silly me..." he replied, pulling me in for a hug. "I was so caught up in my future with you that I forgot to propose," Barry replied, speeding around the house as I stood thoughtless in the kitchen. Barry returned quickly and stopped in front of me on one knee. I already knew what he was going to ask, and he didn't have to say any more. I already knew what I was getting myself into.
     "Yes...".
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Another short for you guys! I hope you enjoyed! -Flashette1❤️⚡️