“Okay see you later Aunt Linda.”
As I was walking out of her office the doorbell rang. I ran to the door and opened it, it was Alex.
“Hi, are you read to go?”
“Yes I am.”
“Good let’s go then so we can get some good sailing in before we have to come home and get ready for the party tonight.”
On the way to the marina we talked about the part tonight and how much fun it is going to be, everyone is going to be there. When we got to the marina and park the car Alex grabbed a large picnic basket out of the trunk of his car.
“Okay let’s go.”
When we got to his boat, I couldn’t believe how big it was. I looked at Alex and said this is your sail boat? “
Yeah it is.”
“Wow I didn’t know that they made sail boats that big.”
We went aboard and he showed me around we went down below where there was a kitchen, a small bedroom and a bathroom. He took all the stuff out of the picnic basket out and put all the stuff in the fridge, then we went back up on deck. Alex set everything up to get going and the we were off. It was a beautiful day for sailing!
After a couple of hour Alex said that we are going to stop here and eat.
Okay I told him. He dropped the anchor and we went down below. After we ate and cleaned up, we sat there talking for a long time.
“You are so beautiful Lacey. I really love spending time with you, you make me feel special not like the other girls I have gone out with. It’s like all they want to do is tell you what to do and they are so mean, all they care about is themselves but you, you like to do a lot of the same things that I like and you’re caring. You never talk about other girl or about yourself and you care about what I think and how I feel.”
“Well I like you a lot to Alex and I love spending time with you too.”
We just sat there starting at each other than Alex leaned over and kissed me and first it was soft and genital then it got harder and faster, he slowly slid his hand up under my shirt and began messaging my breast. I moaned into his mouth and pushed into him. He pushed against me and I could fill his hardness, Alex undressed me and then himself. When he pushed himself inside me, I let out a breath that I didn't realize I was holding, both of are breathing and heart rate got faster as we came to are climax. When we finished, we just laid there holding each other?
After Alex caught his breath, he said that it was getting late that we better start back so that we can get ready for the party tonight. We got back to the docks and got all our stuff put back into Alex's car and headed for my house. When Alex dropped me off, he told me that he would be back at seven to me up for the party. Okay I told him, and I gave him a kiss and got out of the car and went in to get ready for the party.
I went straight up to my room and got the clothes out that I was going to wear tonight and then jumped into the shower. I had just finished doing my hair and was going to head down stairs when there was a knock on my door. It was my Aunt Linda.
“Hi Lacey, you look beautiful tonight.”
“Thank you, Aunt Linda.”
“I have something to run by you really quick.”
“Okay what is it?”
“You know that Sam and I have been seeing a lot of each other.”
“Yeah I know”
“Well we have been talking and I would like to ask Sam to move in with us, but I want to make sure that you would be okay with it.”
“You don't need my okay for him to move in.”
“I know, but I still want to know that you are okay it.”
“It is okay with me I think Sam is a wonderful guy and I can see that he makes you very happy.”
“Thank you, Lacey, that's all I wanted to hear. I will leave you alone know so you can finish getting ready for your party tonight I'm sure Alex will be here soon. Have fun tonight and try not to stay out too late.”
“Okay Aunt Linda.”
The doorbell rang just as I was coming down the stairs. I hollered I'll get it. To my surprise it was Sam.
“Hello Lacey, is your Aunt Linda here?”
“Yes, she is in the study.”
“Okay thank you. You look nice are you head out to that beach party I have been hearing all the kids talk about?”
“Yes, I am and thank you.”
“Okay have a good time.”
"Thank you."
Just as soon as I went to shut the door and seen Alex coming up the drive way, so I went out on the porch to wait for him. When he got out of the car he said. “You look beautiful"
"Thank you."
"Are you ready to go?'
“Yeah I am.”
“Okay then let’s go then”
Alex helped me into the car and then got in himself. As we drove along Alex was very quiet.
“Is everything alright? You are very quiet tonight.” I asked him.
“Yeah everything is alright, I have just been thinking about something. We have been going out for a long time now and I really like you and you really like me right.”
“Yeah I do really like you.”
“Lacey, I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”
As he said that I held my breath. He dug a little box out of his pocket and handed it to me.
“What is this?”
“Open it and you will find out. I wanted to do this in a more romantic place, but I can't wait any longer.”
I open the box and there was the largest diamond ring I have ever seen in it, it was my grandmothers he said. Alex look at me and will you marry me Lacey?
I look at the ring and then at him. I must of have a straight look on my face because he said are you alright.
“Yes, I am alright.”
“Well will you marry me Lacey Anderson?”
“I don't know what to say.”
“Don't say anything you can think about it and give me an answer after the party, or you can wait and tell tomorrow if you would like.”
“Okay.”
I put the ring in my purse and just stared out the window thinking about what to say. I know that I do love Alex but to marry him I don't know. When we got out of the car the music was so loud that we could hear it all the way up here in the parking lot. We started walking down to the beach; I guess I was so quiet that Alex asked me again if I was alright.
“Yeah I am I guess I'm just a little surprised about your question.”
“I'm sorry I hope that I didn't spoil your night.”
“No, it didn't it made it a lot better.”
“That's good because I would never want to do anything that would upset you.”
“I'll be fine don't worry.”
I leaned over and gave him a kiss on the cheek, and we headed down the hill to the beach. When we go to the bottom of the hill, I could see Makayla, Jennifer, Jake and Stephen sitting by the fire. When Jennifer saw us, she grabbed Makayla by the hand and came running up.
“We thought that you two would never get here.”
“Yeah something came up and it took us a little longer than we expected.”
Jake and Stephen drag Alex off; as soon as they were out of hearing range, I looked at them and said I have something to tell you. We walked off were it was a little quieter and then I pulled the ring out of my purse and showed it to them the ring.
“Is that what I think it is?”
“Yes, it is that is my grandmother’s ring.” Makayla said.
“That is what took us so long. Alex asked me to marry him.”
“What did you say?”
“I haven't said anything yet.”
“Well what are you going to say?”
“I don't know I think I'm going to yes.”
“Oh my god I can't believe it I am so excited for you.”
Just then we heard, "Jake yell hey are you girl ever going to join the party or what?"
"Yeah are coming." Makayla yelled back, and we started over. We were all laughing and having a goo
d time when we all heard that familiar laugh and we knew what was coming. It was Gabrielle and as usual she was drunk.
“Well look what the cat drug in little miss goodie two shoes.”
“Shut up Gabrielle.” Jake said. “We are having a good time we don't need you to spoil it for us. So just go away and leave us a long.”
“Well look at you all brave sticking up for her.”
“Yeah that's right we are tired of you being so mean all the time and Lacey hasn't done anything to you, so just leave her alone.”
“It's none of your business why I'm so mean so sit down and shut up.”
Makayla jump up and yelled at her to shut up and go away and told her that no one liked her anymore so she should just leave.
“And who is going to make me Makayla you?”
Then she pushed her Jake and Alex both jump up and grab her. That's enough just go some were else and leave us alone. She laughed and told the two guys that were with her to come on let’s go this party is lame anyway, and they walked off. Everyone just sat there for a while and then everything went back as if nothing ever happened.
I thought that the rest of the night would be ruined after what Gabrielle did, but it wasn't we danced and laugh all night I couldn't believe how much fun we were having. I hated to see it end but it was getting late and everyone had started leaving. When there were only a few people left, we decided that it was time to go so we all walk to the parking lot together, at are cars we all hugged and said are good byes and went our separate ways.
On the way home I told Alex that I have decided about marring him.
“You have and what is it?”
I could see that he was holding his breath while he was waiting for me to answer.
“I have decided that yes I will marry you.”
“Did I hear you right you said yes?”
“I said yes.”
He leaned over and kissed me on the cheek and said, “I love you so much Lacey.”
“I love you too.”
“I can't wait to tell everyone that you said yes.”
We got to my house and he walked me to the door he gave me a long kiss good-night told me he loved me again and said good-night. I told him good-night and that I loved him to and that I would see him in school on Monday.
I went straight up to my room sat on my bed and just sat there staring at my ring; I couldn't believe that I was going to get married. I couldn't wait and tell the morning so I could tell my Aunt Linda. I feel asleep faster than I thought I would.
When I got up the next morning I jumped in the shower and ran downstairs to see if my Aunt Linda was there. I couldn't wait to tell her that Alex asked me to marry him. Like clockwork there she was sitting at the table drinking her morning coffee and sitting next to her was Sam. I went and sat in my chair and waited for Tammy to bring my breakfast. I must have and a big smile on my face because my Aunt ask me what I was so happy about this morning. I told her that I had some great news to tell her this morning.
"What is it?"
“Alex asked me to marry him last night.” here
“He did that is wonderful dear he comes from a good family and has a great future ahead of him, and of course he is a very respectable young man. I am happy for you.”
“Thank you Aunt Linda I thought that you would be upset about it because I have just finished high school and I know that you wanted me to go to college.”
“Yes, I do want you to go to college and you still can there are a lot of great college here, you can work for my company part time and go to college part time there are a lot of kids that do it.”
“Oh, thank you Aunt Linda I really appreciate it. I'm so glad that you approve.”
By the time lunch came around on Monday everyone had heard the news. I have everybody coming up and congratulating me and asking to see my ring. The only one that gave me any problems was of course Gabrielle and she came up and told me that I didn't deserve him and that he was crazy for wanting to marry me. I just look and her and told her that she was just jealous that he didn't want to be with her. She gave me a dirty look and walked of.
“Wow I didn't know you had it in you I'm proud of you." Makayla said.
“Yeah way to tell her Lacey it’s about time you stuck up for yourself.” Alex said.
“Thank you. But I don't feel good about it that was mean and so not like me.”
“So, have you set a date yet?” Jake asked.
“No, we haven't there is no hurry.” Alex said.
At dinner that night Sam congratulated me on my engagement and asked if we had set a date.
“No, we haven't talked about it yet, but I was thinking if it is okay with Alex that we should wait at least a year I think that we should get are first year of college done before we get married.”
“I like that idea.” He said.
“Yeah I like that idea also.”
“So, what are your plans for the first two week before you start working?”
“Well as long as it is still okay with my Aunt Linda, Miranda is going to come out the first week, and after that I don't know.”
“Yes, it is okay with me.”
“Great I will call her and let her know. Thank you, Aunt Linda.”
“You’re welcome my dear.”
I finished my dinner and went up to my room and called Miranda and told her the that is was okay for her to come out after graduation and to tell her that Alex ask me to marry him. She was so excited for me and she couldn't wait to come out and stay with me.
Chapter Ten
I thought that, that would be the end of Gabrielle and her making problems, but is should have known better it just made things worse. When I got to school the next day like every day Alex was waiting for me. As we walked to our home room, I noticed that some of the other kids was looking at us funny and whispering as we walked by. I looked at Alex to see if he noticed it, but he seemed not to have noticed. I asked him if it was me or were people looking at us different.
“No, I think that you are imaging it.”
“Yeah I guess you are right.” But I still felt like everyone was looking at us different.
By lunch time she had half of the school believing that the only reason that Alex and I were getting married was because I was pregnant. When Alex and I walked into the lunch room everyone was looking at us and whispering. We went to are table and I asked Makayla if she knew what was going on.
“Yeah, its Gabrielle, she has told everyone that the only reason that you and Alex are getting married is because you are pregnant. She also said that it probably wasn't even his that you slept with most of the guy at school.”
“That is not true how why would she say something like that.”
“You know it because she is jealous, and she has been in love with Alex sense seventh grade.” Jake said.
“Well I'm going to put a stop to this right know.” Alex said.
He started to walk over to were Gabrielle was sitting and I grabbed is arm and told him to just let it go Alex she just wants the attention.
“No, I am tired of her and those guys she hangs out with causing problems for everyone.” And he walked off.
I know that it wasn't going to turn out good and the minuet Alex said something to Gabrielle the guys that was sitting with her jump up and got in Alex's face. Next thing I knew Alex hit the one on the taller one right in the nose and then he turns and hit the other guy in the mouth. Jake and Stephen ran over there and grabbed him and some of the other guys that were with Gabrielle grabbed the other two. Are home room teacher Mr. Stewart and the gym teacher Mr. Mathews coming and took them to the principal’s office. When I started for my next class, I saw Gabrielle at the other end of the lunch room talking to some other girls and laughing. I just gave her a dirty look and went to class.
I was so worried that Alex was going to get suspended and would be able to attend graduation that I couldn't concentrate in my next class. We had the last two classes together and I w
as hoping to see him there, but he wasn't. I walked to my next class very slowly hoping to see him on the way there, but I didn't see him, luckily when I walked into class He was sitting at his desk. I ran over to him and asked him how much trouble he got into.
“I didn't get into a lot sense it was my first time getting into any trouble and it is the last week of school Ms. Smith just gave me a warning and sent me to class.”
“I'm so glad I was worried that she would suspend you and that you wouldn't be able to go to graduation.”
“Don’t worry I’m okay and everything is going to be fine.”
Tomorrow is graduation and Saturday it the big party at my house. I was excited to graduate but nervous for the party. I was having a hard time sleeping so I went downstairs to get a little snake. When I went in the kitchen to my surprise Sam was there making him a sandwich.
He looked up at me and said. “Well I see I’m not the only one having a hard time sleeping tonight. Can I make you a one?”
“Yes, thank you that would be nice.”
“So, you are you nerves about tomorrow?”
“Yeah I am very nerves about tomorrow.”
“Don’t be everything will go great. I remember my graduation I was nerves to, but it went by without any problems.” He said as he handed me my sandwich. He told me about his graduation and how much fun it was. After we finished eating, I told him thank you and that I fill a lot better. We walk upstairs together and at my door I thank him again and went in and closed the door. I crawled under my covers and before I knew it, I was a sleep. In the morning my Aunt Linda came to my room just as I was getting out of the shower.
“Good morning Dear I have a little something that I want to give you before we leave for the school.”
She pulled out a little box from her robe pocket and handed it to me.
“You didn’t have to get me anything else you have already gotten me so much with the party and everything that you are doing for tomorrow.”
“I know but I couldn’t help myself. Open it please.”
I took the box from her and opened it; it was a necklace with a tear dropped shaped ruby and matching earrings.
“Thank you Aunt Linda I love it.”
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