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She flip-flopped between telling her mom to turn around, and to continue to the train station. Not knowing what to do, Molly sent up a silent prayer to God, asking Him to give her guidance.
When they arrived at the train station, Molly thought she had her answer. Nothing had stopped her or made her change her mind. She climbed out of the car and hugged her mother goodbye, before grabbing her bags.
“Thanks, Mom, for everything. I love you. Tell Dad I love him too.”
Her mother nodded, trying to hold back the tears.
Molly repressed a smile, still amused that her whole life, her mother cried at a drop of the hat when it came to events in her life. Today was no exception. Trying to comfort her, she said, “Don’t be upset, Mom. I’ll be back in a couple of months.”
“I know. I’m just going to miss you,” she stated through tears.
“You’re not the only one,” Spencer’s familiar voice said from behind her.
Molly spun around to find Spencer standing a few feet away. “Your dad texted me, and told me you were leaving.”
“I’ll let you two talk alone,” her mother stated. “I’ll go see about getting a refund for your ticket, Molly, since it looks like you’re going to be staying now.”
Molly didn’t argue with her mother, but instead continued to stare at Spencer. “What are you doing here?”
“I was stupid once for letting you walk out of my life, I’m not going to do it twice.”
“I get it, you want to be friends. You don’t want there to be bad blood between us, but you don’t have to worry about that. We both forgave each other, and now we can move on with our lives.”
“That’s just it, Molly. I can’t move on with my life if you’re not in it. I couldn’t let you leave without telling you how I feel, so much so I want to beg you to not give up on us.” He reached out and took her hands, looking deep into her eyes. “I should have said this yesterday. I was stupid not to, but I thought it could wait. I was wrong. I love you, Molly. I’ve loved you for over ten years now, and I’ve never stopped. You were and are the best thing that has ever happened to me. Tell me you’ll be my girl so we can start our lives together,” he begged. “I want to be able to shout it to the whole world.”
Molly couldn’t believe she was finally hearing the words she had wanted to hear for over ten years. Spencer Conrad loved her, wanted to be with her, and wanted the whole world to know his feelings.
“Okay, I’ll be your girl,” she whispered. “How can I refuse the man I love?”
“You love me too?”
She nodded. “I have since we were kids, but I pushed it away because you hurt me so bad. When I saw you again, the love came bubbling right back to the surface, scaring me half to death.”
“You don’t have to be afraid anymore. This was always meant to be.”
Spencer reached out and pulled Molly towards him. He cupped the side of her face with his hand, as he leaned in and claimed her mouth with his own.
Molly’s heart raced, beating wildly like thundering horses galloping towards a cliff. She couldn’t help but wrap her arms around his neck and melt into his embrace. In that moment, she knew she was right where she was supposed to be.
* * *
Spencer lookedat the blue velvet box in his hand and imagined Molly’s reaction as he popped the question. The design of the engagement ring was like her, classic and beautiful, with a single flawless diamond in the center and a gold band. He added one extra touch by engraving it. The inside of the band simply read:our second chance.
As he waited just inside Molly’s new apartment, he could feel the anticipation rising in him. They had been dating long distance for the past three months while Molly sold her condo in Seattle. She finally moved everything into her new place in Bayfield this past weekend.
He was glad the situation with Tiffany and Bob was finally behind them. Both of them had pled guilty in order to get a shorter sentence. Spencer was relieved they wouldn’t have to go through a lengthy trial to see justice met. Molly and Spencer could move on with their lives without all of that worry and stress hanging over them.
Tonight, Molly thought they were going on a regular date like any other Saturday, not knowing that it was going to change both their lives forever. He couldn’t wait to put the ring on Molly’s finger after she said ‘yes.’
Molly entered the room wearing a blue spaghetti-strapped dress with lace along the neckline and bodice. It flared out and ended just above the knee, revealing her gorgeous legs and black heels.
“You look amazing,” Spencer said with a smile.
“Thanks,” she said, grabbing her coat and purse.
“Here, let me help you with that,” he offered, taking her coat and helping her into it.
“Do you have an umbrella?” she asked, “or do I need to take one?”
