You swatted your hand at the annoying beeping sound coming from your phone. After a few whacks you finally hit the right button turning the alarm off. Ugh, it was too early. You rolled back over pretending to have never heard it.
"Wake up sleepy head" you heard a familiar gravely voice whisper in your ear.
"No Patrick it's too early!" You moaned.
He ripped the cozy blankets off of you causing you to protest even louder.
"5 more minutes. Please!"
"It's game day baby, I gotta get going. Come and eat breakfast with me" Patrick said leaving a trail of kisses up your arm.
You had been with Patrick for a little over a year now and you knew how excited he got on game days. But he had been acting especially nervous the last few days leading up to this one. You had chalked it up to it being an important home game and that had also explained all the extra practices he had been attending to prepare for this one.
As you stammered out into the kitchen Patrick was already putting his jacket on and grabbing his duffle bag to go.
"I thought we were having breakfast together?" You asked confused.
"I know baby but I just saw how late it's getting and I need to head over to the stadium" he said pulling you into his chest. "Forgive me?"
"Of course" you sighed. "I'll meet you there later." You stood on your tiptoes to kiss him. "Good luck baby!"
"Don't be late, you're my good luck charm" he smiled.
As he headed out the door you grabbed a quick bite and then started getting ready for the game. You put on your lucky Mahomes jersey and a pair of black leggings. Better grab a jacket you thought to yourself. It was late September and Kansas City had started getting a cool chill in the air.
A while later your car arrived to take you to the game. As usual traffic was horrible heading into the stadium but today seemed to be worse than usual. You were worried you wouldn't have time to stop by the locker room and see Patrick before the game started.
As you were stuck in traffic you had no idea of the chaos going on at the stadium. Patrick and a dozen or so Arrowhead employees were running around trying to put the final touches on this one of a kind plan. Patrick and the staff members had planned, mapped out and rehearsed the event as best they could but no one was 100% sure they would be able to pull it off. As fans began to arrive and make their way to their seats the real work began. Unbeknownst to the fans in the selected sections they would be taking part in a never before attempted surprise.
Patrick paced back and forth in the locker room. He had to get ready for the game and had to leave the rest of the prep work in the staff's hands. He hoped and prayed he would be able to pull this off. His team members who had been filled in on the event tried to reassure him but his nerves were getting the best of him.
Finally you're car pulled into the private entrance at the stadium. You knew there was no time left to run by the locker room so you followed the escort down to your seat. It was the same seat you sat in at every home game. It was right behind the Chiefs so you had a perfect view of Patrick during the whole game. You were still disappointed you hadn't been able to stop by and wish him luck one final time but that feeling was soon replaced by curiosity as you began noticing people staring at you. You were use to a few fans recognizing you as Patrick's girlfriend but this time it was the Arrowhead staff watching you. It was odd but your thoughts were soon interrupted when the game began.
Patrick immediately spotted you and blew you a kiss from the sideline. You waved and blew a kiss back to him. A few of the other players saw this and began teasing the two of you by blowing kisses to each other. You laughed as Patrick began to chase them.
The game was going really well. The chiefs were up by 10 points and before you knew it it was half time. As you began to stand up to use the restroom a security member approched you
"Ma'am, I've been asked by Mr. Mahomes to escort you down to the field." He said.
"What? Why?" You asked confused. "Is he hurt?"
"No ma'am. Just follow me please."
You began to follow him making your through the tunnel down to the field entrance. Your mind was still racing. Had something happened that you didn't know about? Your stomach was churning.
As you reached the end of the tunnel that led onto the field you noticed all of the Chiefs players and staff lined up on both sides of the field just ahead. Now your mind was really racing. As you stepped out into the sunlight you looked down the two lines of players looking for answers.
Just then the crowd began to roar. At the end of the line Patrick emerged. You froze in place. What was happening? Patrick walked toward you and took your hands.
"What is going on?" You asked him as your hands began to tremble.
"Baby, I have loved you since the day I met you. You have supported me and been my biggest fan. I can't imagine life without you. So now I have a question for you." Patrick said as he kneeled down in front of you.
You stared down at him, your heart pounding. Just behind him in the audience you saw fans standing up holding huge letters. It took you a moment to figure out what it spelled out.
WILL YOU MARRY ME?
You began to cry as you finally pieced it all together. At a loss for words all you could do was shake your head yes. The stadium erupted in cheers. Patrick slid a beautiful ring on your finger and then stood up kissing you and hugging you tight. It was the best day of your life.
