Deception

Propose

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The sky was no longer blue but was instead covered by the dark gray clouds. The rain was pouring hard. Tai let out an angry sigh as he looked straight ahead to the net. He was outside kicking the ball at the park to help release the tension he's been holding since Gloria came back home. His hair was damp with water, his clothes were getting stuck to his body as he panted. He tried to kick the ball to the net but missed.

'So many things to tell her but how to make her see, the truth about my past, impossible she'll turn away from me'

He thought sadly. Not too far from where he was standing, Gloria was standing a few feet away under the umbrella.

'He's holding back he hiding but what I can't decide is for some reason, he's change. I just can't seem to put my finger on it'

She thought sadly. She notice that ever since she got home, Tai remained by her side for that last few days going to the market, laundry and gardening. The reason that Tai was able to come outside was because Gloria scolded him that she needed to take a breather. Gloria let out a sad sigh as she snuggled closer to her scarf before making her way to the grassy wet field.

"Tai"

She said quietly. Tai slowly turned around as the water trailed down his face, he smiled kindly at her but Gloria could see it was fake.

"Hey"

He said gently.

"What's up with you?"

She asked concern. Tai smiled with a grin showing off his teeth as he scratched the back of his head.

"Nothing much, just missed a few balls to the net.."

"You never missed"

She said cutting him off. Tai sadly frown as he stared down at the ground, putting his hand down.

"Well there's a first time for everything"

"Tai, come on tell me what's been going on with you lately?"

Tai looked up at her.

"Nothing is wrong"

"Yes there is"

"If you think there is something wrong then how about you tell me because I don't see a problem from where I'm standing"

He said sternly avoiding her question but Gloria stood her ground.

"Ever since I came back, you were with me 24/7"

"You make it sound like if it's a bad thing"

He said turning around facing his back to her.

"It is a bad thing Tai"

She said loudly, since after all they were the only ones at the park. Tai felt his heart beat faster but decided to continue the petty argument.

"How?"

"You never done it before when I go on my other trips, why is this one so different. Did something happen while I was gone?"

Tai's eyes immediately open wide in shock, he slowly turn to face her again.

"Nothing happened"

"Then tell me because you're not the type to do gardening. So tell"

She stated sternly. Tai placed his hand inside his pocket shorts and grip the material in his hand.

'I might as well do it now, before she gets even more suspicious'

He thought.

"This is what's been going on!"

He yelled as he got down on his knee and removed his hand from his pocket and held it out to her opening the small box.

"The reason I have been so close to you is because I have been planning a way to propose to you and you had me all figured out so I might as well pop the question. Gloria, I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you by your side. Will you marry me?"

He asked looking up to us girlfriend's eyes. Gloria's mouth drop as soon as Tai got on his knee and her heart drop as Tai gave his speech.

"I am so sorry baby, I didn't mean for it to come out like an accusation, I was just worried"

"I know you were and I made it to obvious."

"I just ruined it, didn't I"

"You didn't ruined anything"

Tai reassured with a smile. Gloria sadly looked into his eyes.

"I just thought you were hiding something from me"

"And you were right"

"No, I mean something bad"

Tai froze at those words, but cleared his throat as he tried to distract her once again.

"Gloria?"

"Yes"

"You never gave me your answer"

"Answer to what?"

Tai chuckled as he shook his head as he motion that he was holding out the ring to her and was down on the muddy grass. Gloria gasp as she let out a laugh and threw her umbrella to the side. She smiled brightly at Tai.

"Yes, yes I will marry you"

Tai grinned as he placed the ring on her finger but Tai can get a chance to get up, Gloria there herself on top of him causing them both to fall into the grassy, wet mud. Tai couldn't help but laugh before Gloria pressed her lips against his into a passionate kiss. He wrapped his arms around her waist as she placed her hands on his chest. Tai rolled over until, Gloria was underneath him. Gloria smiled up at Tai, as she gently caress his face with her hand.

"So, this is what's been bothering you?"

"Yes"

Tai said lying smoothly, since after all he knew Gloria's answer will not be 'no'.

"Well you don't have to worry about that anymore because I love you"

"And I love you"

He said leaning down placing a small kiss before pulling away and look at his surrounding. He then looked back at her with a grin.

"What?"

She asked with a raised eyebrow.

"I never thought I would propose to you in my favorite soccer field. It's like a dream come true"

"My dream came true as well"

She said gently as she leaned up pressing her lips to his once more. Tai smirk as he returned the kiss harder and more passionate, pushing her down once more on the wet grass as the rain continued to pour on them

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