The Lives We Live

Chapter 48

Toni smiled and slid the ring onto Cheryl's finger and kissed her passionately. Everyone who witnessed the proposal was cheering and clapping. "I love you," She said as she pulled away from the kiss.

"I love you too," She replied softly as she examined the ring. Toni gently held Cheryl's shoulders and turned her to face her family. The redhead's jaw dropped as soon as she saw her mother along with her sisters and Veronica. She looked at Toni who gave her a nod.

All four kids ran and hugged her tightly. "I'm so happy for you," Norah whispered softly.

"Mommy! Does that mean I am going to walk you down the aisle?" Lucas asked happily.

Cheryl wiped a tear and kissed each and every one of her kid's forehead. "I love you all so much. And yes buddy, you will."

Caroline took a deep breath and stood in front of her daughter. "Congratulations my dear." She said softly with a smile.

"T-T-Thank you."

"I'm sorry Cheryl, I am so sorry for the way I reacted. W-When Toni came to ask my permission to marry you, I saw the love in her eyes for you. I saw how her eyes lit up when she talked about Luke and Lucas. That's when I knew I made a mistake. Forgive me, Cheryl,"

Cheryl all but hugged her mother tightly as she cried. She missed her mother so much, all she wanted was her mother's approval on Toni and to see how happy she was. Everyone had tears in their eyes. "I missed you so much, mom."

"I missed you too sweetheart."

Veronica hugged her sister and kissed her temple. "I'm so happy for you sis,"

"Thanks, honey, don't wait too long to make her your wife, you and Bee are perfect."

"Don't worry, it'll happen soon enough." She said winking.

After everyone calming down, the family stood outside the airport waiting for their taxi to come. "Mom, I forgot to introduce you, Norah and Noah, my two babies aside from these two." She said as she ruffled through the little boy's hair.

"They are lovely, I already met them when Betty took them to tell them about the plan. And they look like you Cheryl"

The brunette smiled and wrapped both arms around her kids. "Thank you,"

The redhead looked at Toni, "How long have you been planning this?"

"I'll tell you everything as soon as we get settled. The cars are here, let's go."

Everyone reached the hotel and they were all tired. Toni told them that they were all meeting at dinner and everyone should go rest. Norah, Norah and the boys got a room, as for Veronica and Betty, they also got a room. Caroline and Clair each got a separate room. As for Toni and Cheryl, they got the penthouse. As soon as they were alone, the redhead took Toni's lips in a very hot kiss. The brunette moaned as she wrapped her arms around Cheryl's waist.

"You proposed." The redhead stated in a whisper and in awe.

"I did,"

"You brought my mother,"

"I also did that,"

"Are you going to tell me how you pulled all of this off?"

Toni nodded and carried Cheryl bridal style to the bed. She laid her gently and laid on top of her. "Ready for story time?" She asked with a smile. When she saw the redhead nod, She took a deep breath and laid her head on Cheryl's chest. "Remember the day Betty told you that your mother called her? It was after that when I visited her."

Flashback

Toni parked her car in front of Caroline Blossim's house. She took a deep breath and made her way to the front door, knocking twice. A few seconds later, Caroline opened the door. "Can I help you?" She asked not knowing who is the brunette.