The Marrying of ZIM

11. Proposal Dinner.

One obstacle down, one more to go. This was the evening that I'd be getting proposed to and my new life as a fiancée will start officially when the ring slides onto my finger. I still felt satisfied about finally standing up to my mother, CJ would scream her head off if she ever knew. Funny how I still wanted to tell her everything but I'd be telling Kwashie and there was no doubt about that. My phone started ringing and without looking at the caller I.D, I answered the call.

"McGlashan speaking," I said into the receiver.

"Ahh, are we back to the formalities Ms McGlashan?" I heard CJ say from the other end.

"Carter Jones, I never expected to hear from you." I said feeling my satisfaction grow.

"I have a proposal, I know how much you love proposals." She said and I chuckled.

"You know me so well, what is it that I can do for you?" I asked.

I heard Richard clear his throat from the other end of the car and I looked over at him. He looked displeased and I shook my head trying to reassure him.

"Be with me, I'll not coax you into running away. I just want you to be with me. I know you'll never be with a man like you do a woman, so be with me." She said.

"And what is it that you shall receive from this proposal?" I said trying to maintain professionalism.

"You, the love of my life will be in my arms again." Both her and Kwashie are killing me with their sweet words.

"I don't see how this would be beneficial to you giving the history that we have as best friends," I said also remembering that my mother was in the car as well.

"I know but please, I just need you and I know you need me too." She said.

I cleared my throat and said, "Carter, if you can be happy with the decision that I am currently making please join my family and in laws for dinner this evening."

"Would this make you see that I am serious?" She said.

"Yes, if you can manage to sit through this without getting upset at my decisions then I will consider your proposal." I said.

"Very well, send me the address and I will come." She said.

"Please do." I responded.

"And Carter Jones."

"Yes?"

"Please don't embarrass yourself." I said right before I disconnected the call.

I sighed and dropped the phone in my lap, I unconsciously ran my hand through my hair as I always did when I was stressed.

"Please do not mess your hair up," I heard my mother say from beside me.

"It's the only thing that is making you beautiful right now." She continued.

I looked over at Richard and he shook his head as if telling me to not respond then he said, "so Zim, I couldn't help but to overhear. Would you mind bringing me to the light of said proposal between you and Miss Jones?"

"She just wanted to rekindle our friendship that's all," I said.

"You guys stopped talking?" My mother asked.

"Didn't think you'd care," My answer was short and curt.

"I don't, I'm glad you finally got rid of the bad influence." She chuckled.

"Well lucky for you, she will be present tonight and I can bet she'll be in a suit as well. Something nice and well put together, maybe a Gucci suit. Yes, that sounds boujee," I said and I heard Richard laugh.