Page 137 of Uniquely in Love

I nodded. “Got his blessing. Turns out your parents are really fucking happy we’re back together, baby.”

My girl—my fiancée, now—laughed. “Yeah. Tell me about it. They went on and on to me when we were there.” She stood on her tiptoes, wrapping her arms around my neck. “Can you believe we’re the first ones out of everyone to get engaged?”

“Honestly? No.” I laughed. “But I know deep down that even if we hadn’t lost those five years, we’d still be in this same spot tonight. No matter what had happened, I would have asked you to be my wife tonight.”

“Owen.” Her eyes were wet, expression soft.

“I love you, my Skater Girl.”

“I love you too, Hockey Boy.”

I kissed her again, and the fireworks went off around us, signaling the countdown for the new year. Everyone around us started counting.Ten, Nine, Eight, Seven, Six, Five, Four, Three, Two…

But I was just looking at her.

One.

“Happy New Year, Ellie.”

“Happy New Year, Owen.”

And somehow, I just knew it was going to be our best year yet.

Cousins Coffee Club

TEXTS

Ellie

*Attached Photo of Engagement Ring*

So… this happened.

Penelope

Oh my gosh!!

Abigail

Congrats, El! We’re all so happy for you.

Zachary

Owen!! Way to get it, man.

Quinlan

Look at that RING!

Wesley

Definitely not wasting any time.

Beau

Congratulations, guys. But also, O, if you hurt my sister, I will ruin your life.

Owen

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