Page 148 of Comeback
He finally lets go and I roll my shoulder back. Chuckling, I close the ring box and slide it back in my pocket.
“Okay.” Brogan claps his hands together as he comes to stand in front of me. “Everything is set.”
I glance around the studio. Flowers and candles have been set up to form a walkway from the front door to the dance floor. It looks better than I could have imagined.
“Thank you for this,” I say, stepping forward and hugging him. “Love you, brother.”
“Love you too.” He pats my back and moves back. “We’re going to get out of your way before she gets here. Text me andlet me know how it goes and then come to Slade’s so we can celebrate.”
“He’s having a party?” I ask, glancing around for the big guy, but he’s already gone.
“Of course. It’s a big night and we’re throwing you an epic engagement party.”
“Doe Slade know you’re hijacking his party?”
“It was his idea.”
“Probably hoping she says no and comes crying to him,” I mutter. My palms are sweaty.
“She won’t say no.” He smacks me softly on the cheek. “Look at this face. You’re a good guy, funny, handsome, your friends are top-notch. And I’ve seen you naked.” He gives me a thumbs-up.
“Okay. Okay.” I wave off the pep talk as he bursts out laughing.
I take a deep breath. I’m ready. No matter her answer, I need her to know this is where I’m at. She’s it for me.
His laughter dies off and he stares at me a beat, smiling but not saying anything. But that’s the thing about me and Brogan. We know each other so well that I don’t need for him to tell me how happy he is, I can see it. And I bet when he looks at me, he sees the same thing.
Once the guys are all gone, I go to stand on the dance floor. Every second feels like an eternity, but the moment Sabrina walks through the door, time stands still. Fuck, she’s beautiful.
“What did you do?” she asks, walking toward me slowly as she takes in all the roses and candles. When her gaze lands back on me, she has tears in her eyes.
“I can’t take all the credit. Your brother has a flair for romantic gestures.”
She laughs quietly. “What’s the occasion?”
My heart rate picks up. “Just a little planning meeting.”
Her brows lift up, but she doesn’t question that.
I take her right hand in mine. She looks nervous now but touching her has my anxiousness abating.
“I can’t tell you how happy I am to have you in my life. You amaze me and inspire me. Look at what you did with this place.” I glance around. This place feels like her: fun and welcoming.
“I want a front-row seat to all the big things you’re going to accomplish. I want to be there, supporting and loving you, the same way you’ve done for me. You have made my life so much better. Loving you has made me better. I feel like I was only half-living before you.”
I drop her hand so I can pull the ring box out of my pocket and then get down on one knee. A smile spreads across her face with a laugh that comes out like a sob.
“Every piece of me loves every piece of you, Sabrina Whitlock. Will you marry me?”
“Yes!” She signs the word a dozen times in between wiping away tears.
My heart is racing as I stand and put the ring on her finger. Sabrina stares at it slack-jawed.
“It’s the most beautiful ring I’ve ever seen.” She holds it over her heart. “And heavy.”
Chuckling, I take her hand in mine. “I might have to get you another one for the other hand to even out the weight distribution.”
She steps forward and flings her arms around my neck.
