Page 21 of Summer Waves

Bethany’s eyes widened.

“Pr—Proposing?”

I nodded.

“Yes, but I know this isn’t the proper way to propose to the woman of my dreams.” I couldn’t help but laugh at how I had attempted to propose to Bethany.

“I should be down on one knee with a ring fit for a queen because you deserve that and so much more,” I continued.

“I’m not materialistic,” she frowned, making me laugh.

“I know you aren’t,” I smiled. “But it doesn’t mean you don’t deserve the best life has to offer.”

“I just need you.” Bethany pressed a kiss to my lips then wrapped her arms around my neck. She left just enough room to where she could look up at me.

“Giovanni Russo, will you marry me?” she grinned.

“Hey! It’s traditional that the man purposes,” I laughed.

“And what exactly is traditional about us and our relationship?” she teased.

She had a point. Our relationship had moved at the speed of light. I wanted to marry her and start a family with her, and we hadn’t even known each other a week.

“Why are you laughing?” Bethany asked. I looked down to find her looking up at me and pouting.

“Relax, beautiful. It’s a happy laugh. A veryveryhappy laugh.”

“Oh,” she said softly.

“Bethany?” I whispered.

“Yes?”

“Will you marry me?”

The biggest, brightest smile crossed her face. She nodded her head.

“A thousand timesyes!” she said.

The wordyeshad barely left her mouth, and I crashed my lips down onto hers. She had just made me the happiest man on the planet.

When our kiss finally ended, Bethany looked up at me with lust-filled eyes.

“Wanna go finish what Jacob interrupted?” she asked sultry-like.

“Mmm. I’d love nothing more,” I replied before standing up with the beautiful future Mrs. Russo in my arms.

“I love you, Giovanni,” she smiled up at me.

“And I love you, now and forever.”

Epilogue

Bethany

One year later…

“You are the sweetest husband on the planet,” I gritted between clenched teeth before reaching up to Giovanni, who was looking down at me. I grabbed his shirt and yanked him down to where his face was inches away from mine.

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