I roll over to see Tony sleeping peacefully. I put my arm around him, and lay my head on his chest. I listen to his heart beating. I close my eyes. I start crying. Tony shifts his body a little bit. He wraps his arms around me and plays with my hair.
“Why are you crying?” He says as he sits up a little bit. “Because last time I had something so perfect, I lost it. And I refuse to lose you.” I say sitting up and looking into his eyes. “Well your ex was a jerk, and we’ve been together for a year now. You won’t lose me.” He shifts his whole body to where I’m sitting on top of him. He puts his hands around my waist.
I lean over and kiss him. His hands trace my side and then he leans up and kisses me. I roll over to where I’m off of him. “Where are you going?” He says grabbing my hand. “To use the bathroom, and to make us something to eat.” I say tying my hair into a high ponytail, and putting my glasses on. “Don’t you have something to do with your brother today? It’s saturday.” “Yeah I do. But not until two. It’s only ten.” He says taking the pillow and throwing it at me. “I just want to do something nice for you. You’ve been really busy lately.” I say sitting on the edge of the bed. “Well if so, then just lay with me. Then we will just go out to eat. Somewhere where they serve breakfast all day.” He says as he pulls me on the bed to lay with him.
We lay there for a couple hours. I hurry up and get out of bed. Because I completely forgot my parents were coming over today. Tony looks at me completely confused. I hurry up and clean the room. Then I rush over to the closet to pick out a good outfit.
“What’s wrong?” He says as he jumps out of bed. “I forgot that my dad and stepmom are coming over.” I say grabbing one of my casual cute outfits and throwing it on the bed. “Well I’ll help you clean until Ondreaz gets here and we can go out to eat tomorrow. What time will your parents be here?” “They will be here around 8. So I have to clean this whole house, take a shower, cook, and set the table.” I say sitting on the floor with my face on my knees. “I’ll be back around 6. Then I’ll help you cook while you get yourself ready. Sounds good?” he says as he helps me off the floor. “You’re a lifesaver” I say, giving him a kiss.
We start cleaning my room and finish by 1. Then we deep clean the bathroom upstairs, and finish that by 1:30. Then we move to the rooms upstairs. And finish that by two. Tony gives me a kiss goodbye, and leaves. I focus on the downstairs bathroom for like an hour and a half trying to free my mind with no success, around 3:30 I decide to work on the kitchen and I decide to take a break by 5. Keep in my mind my house wasn’t that dirty to begin with. I’m just a professional at procrastinating. I begin the food at 5:30. At 6:10 Tony walks in and gives me a kiss on my forehead.
“Hey babe, I see you didn’t get to the room down here or finish the kitchen and living room.” He says putting his jacket on the coat rack. “No I didn’t. I’m going to clean this guest room, and then take a shower and stuff. Can you finish the kitchen and keep an eye on the food, while I’m in here?” I asked as I grabbed everything I needed. “Of course.” He says as he starts to wipe down the counters.
I finish the room with enough time to clean the living room and take a shower. I come out of the room to see that everything is already done except the food. So I run upstairs to my bathroom to take a shower. When I go into my room to get dressed, Tony is sitting on the bed.
“I just wanted to tell you don’t worry about dessert. I got that handled. You take a nap and I’ll wake you up at 7:30. Get you a little cat nap.” “You’re the best.” A few hours later he wakes me up. “Babe, change into the dress I bought for you earlier. You’ll love it.” He says walking out of the room.
I look over to see a bag. I look in it and pull out a red dress. That is perfect. I put it on and do my makeup. I go downstairs and My parents are already here. My mom, my dad, and my step mom.
“Mom, I didn’t know you were coming over.” I said, giving her a hug. “Well, Tony’s a sweetheart. He called me and told me to come over for dinner.” She said, winking at Tony. “Dad!! Ashley! I Haven’t seen you guys in forever.” I say giving them a hug.
We all sit down and have dinner, then we decide to have dessert. Tony offers to make all the plates. So I catch up with my parents.
“So, dad. How’s Kinsley and Kamden?” I ask, taking a drink of my wine. “Kinsley’s good. She liked kindergarten, and can’t wait for first grade. As for Kamden, he’s an angel. He’s growing like a weed. He’s supposed to be in his terrible twos, but he's far from terrible. “ My dad tells me. “Ashley, how’s work?” “It’s the same as always. Just work. What about you? How are you and Tony and work?” She asks putting her phone down. "We are doing great. This whole independent living thing is great for us. And work, it's a handful. I'm currently looking for someone who can watch over the diner when my music career takes off. You know?" I say looking back at Tony cutting the cake. "That's wonderful. I'm just glad you're happy." My mom adds. "Thank you momma." " Okay the cake is served." Tony says, handing me a plate with a piece of cake that has my name on it."
I take one bite of the cake and spit it out. I pick through it with my fork, and grab the tiny piece of white gold out of it. I grab my napkin and wipe the cake off of it. I look at the piece of gold, and my heart starts beating out of my chest. Tony grabs the ring out of my hand and gets on one knee.
"B-babe. I have loved you for what seems like forever, and I want to make sure that I have a future with you. I know you're not perfect, but you're as close to perfect as I need. I have never been so sure about anything in my life, but right now right here. In front of your parents, I'm asking you to marry me. So, will you make me the happiest Man in the world and marry me?" Tony says grabbing my hand. "Y-you want me to marry you?" I say fighting tears. "More than anything" he looks me in the eye. "Of course I will!" I start crying.
He puts the ring on my finger and I give him a kiss. Ashley and mom take a picture of us, as my dad gives Tony a hug. "Welcome to the family, Tony." My dad says patting his back. "Thank you sir." Tony says.
