From Rome with love (Book 3)

He has a date set

*Maddie*
"Yes, yes, a million times yes". I sob, my heart feeling like it is about to explode with happiness as he slides the ring on my finger and gets up to kiss me softly.

"Thank you cookie.. Thank you". He say softly, the look in his eyes enough to melt me on the spot.

I can't help giggling through my tears of happiness. "Seriously Tom, did you just thank me for accepting Your amazing proposal ?"

"Sorry !?" He looks confused. "Was that wrong ?"

"No boo, that was perfect. You are perfect". I say throwing my arms around his neck, kissing him with all the love I feel right now.

I look at the ring, it has an intricate setting in red and white gold with small diamonds and a rather big pink diamond on top. "Oh Tom it's so beautiful".

"I am glad you like it. I saw it and thought it was special and beautiful. One of a kind just like you". He say softly.

I am not capable of speaking but simply let out a kind of weird little sound. What on earth have I done to deserve this amazing man ? And now he wants to be mine forever. "I love you so much Tom".

"I love you too, you are my light and my rock". He is gently drying the tears from my eyes.

I rest my head on his shoulder. This is my home, my safe harbour. We just stand like that for a while.

"Uhh I have to call Dahlia". I say excitedly. I have to share this and show her my ring.

"You should do that". Tom say giving my a soft kiss. "I'll just.. get all those candles packed away and such".

I hurry and grab my phone. "Wait.. I so need pictures of it all.. it's so beautiful and romantic".

Quickly I snap pictures and make a little video of everything.. knowing I will love having those later.

The I get my laptop and request a video chat with Dahlia, hoping she is there. It takes a moment, then she shows up in view, slightly out of breath and with her hair an utter mess. "Hi Mads".

"Uhh did I interrupt anything ?" I say giggling.

She giggles. "You did.. but not what you are implying. We are getting the nursery ready and the crib is kind of being troublesome".

"Oh I am so looking forward to seeing the nursery.. what theme are you going with ?" I forget for a moment why I called.

"Stars.. for her name.. Zac has made the crib.. or well he is trying to". She say snickering. "He curses a lot, even for Zac".

I giggle. "Oh I can imagine that. But it sounds so wonderful".

"It is and I can't wait for her to come". She lovingly puts a hand on her stomach.

"Oh you have finally started growing. I was scared you would stay that slim until you popped her out and when it is my turn I'll probably turn into a whale". I roll my eyes.

She shakes her head. "Oh I am sure you won't, you'll be glowing and beautiful as always and Tom will adore it".

"What will I adore, beside my lovely fiance ?" Tom shows up beside me, popping his head into the frame. "Hi Dahlia".

"Hi Tom.. we were talking about how beautiful she will be when she gets pregnant.. hey wait.. fiancee, did I miss something here ?"

"Whoops, I forgot with the nursery talk". I hold up my hand showing the ring. "Someone just proposed in the most amazing way and with the most beautiful ring".

Dahlia lets out a squeal of delight. "OhMyGod, OhMyGod.. Mads it's so beautiful, congratulations both of you.. oh you did so good with the ring Tom".

"He did, didn't he and with the proposal.. oh you should have seen. He..". I am cut of by Dahlia waving her arms.

"Stop, wait.. Zac needs to hear this too.. I am just taking you with me to the nursery". She say and the picture starts swaying as she picks up the ipad. Showing the hallway in front of her.

Then a doorway comes into view and I hear Zac's voice. "Oh you damned piece of wood, can't you just do what you are supposed to ?" Dahlia is giggling and beside me Tom is snickering.

She walks up to doorway and Zac yells. "This fucking crib is something the devil made in anger, darling I give up, this shit won't cooperate".

"But Stella needs a crib". Dahlia say softly walking inside.. Zac is lying face down on the floor beside a half build crib.

"She just have to sleep in a manger from the stable. It was good enough for the son of God, it is good enough for my daughter". He lifts his head pouting.

Dahlia turns the camera on herself. "Hmm Zac might be feeling a bit unhandy right now".

"Who are you talking to ?" Zac's muffled voice sounds.

"Oh just Mads and Tom, telling about how he just proposed to her". Dahlia say grinning and we hear something scramble.

Zac's face pops up behind Dahlia's shoulder. "You did it ? You finally proposed ? Did everything work out ?"

Tom gives him a thumbs up. "Yup, everything went perfectly".

"You knew ?" Me and Dahlia say at the same time, staring at Zac.

He smile innocently and shrug. "Uhh Tom ran some things by me, but I thought he would never get going. So happy to hear he finally pulled himself together".

"Hey only reason for waiting was that her dad has been away for a convention and I wanted to ask him face to face". Tom say.

I gasp, clamping a hand over my mouth. "You went to the states to ask my father ?"

"Uhh yeah.. I mean a gentleman always ask the ladies father for permission to ask for her hand in marriage.. so I went and talked to him.. he gave his blessing". He is slightly blush and the weird ranting tells me he is nervous.

"When ? Oh wait.. last week, you were not in germany for interviews were you ?" I ask him. I mean I know Tom is a gentleman, but I hadn't expected this.

"Whoops". Tom sends me the cutest smile. "Sorry I lied cookie".

I kiss him making Dahlia go Uhh and Zac make a gagging sound. "If it's lies like this you can lie to me anytime you want".

"Stop it Zac, you should take notes not make faces". Dahlia say elbowing him. "Oh that is just so romantic. Now Mads tell me everything about the proposal".

I tell her everything, hearing her gasp and sigh, clapping her hands excitedly. She is literally sniffling in the end. "Oh that is so sweet and romantic. Tom you are such a sweetheart.. I mean the flower, the pictures everything".

"Uhh Thanks". Tom say, his cheeks lightly flushed.

"Hey my proposal was romantic too". Zac injects.

Dahlia glance up at him. "Which one ?"

"All of them". He say making a face and we all laugh.

"So when is the wedding ?" Dahlia ask.

I think for a moment. "Hmm it's february fourteen..".

Dahlia cut me off. "God yes it's past midnight there. Gosh Tom you proposed on valentine's day".

"Oh". I say, not having realised. "You did boo".

Tom groans. "Damn That's cheesy isn't it ? I didn't even realise".

"Oh very cheesy Tom". Zac grin and Dahlia slaps his chest.

I smile at him, shaking my head. "No Tom, it's perfect, utterly perfect. Did you have any thought about wedding date ?"

"Yeah the twenty fifth of may.. if that is okay with you". He say, kind of avoiding eye contact.

I look at Dahlia. "I guess it will be there then".

I wonder why that date, but as Tom starts talking baby and nursery I decide to bring it up at another time.