“Thought it was time you had your own,” he grins. “It’s the same one I have, but girls like to decorate things, so I added something pretty to it.”
“I love it,” I whisper. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome,” he smiles. “Let’s see how it looks.” Hehelps me put it on and buckle the strap. “Looks just like I knew it would on you.”
“Which is?” I ask, watching him through the visor opening.
“Like it belongs there…like you’re mine.” He flips my visor down and grins. “We need to get going before I find a place to bend you over that bike and make us very late for our next stop.”
I’m grinning like a girl in love as I watch him fasten his helmet. “Where are you taking me? We have work.”
He gets on the bike and holds my hand as my leg swings over. I immediately scoot closer and wrap my arms around him.
His forever backpack.
“I know the boss, so you can be a few minutes late,” he laughs. “I want to do something first.” He kicks the kickstand, and I wait for him to tell me.
“What do you want to do first?” I ask, not being able to stop my curiosity a second longer.
“Take my girl for a ride,” he grins, flipping his visor down and roaring the engine to life. We take off down the road and enjoy our ride together along the coast. I smile when we pass the spot where he took me opening night. So many memories surround us, and I can’t wait to make many more.
His hand finds my thigh and squeezes lightly, letting me know he’s thinking the exact same thing.
When he pulls into Montgomery’s a few minutes later, my cheeks hurt from smiling. I still can’t believe he set this whole little date up for us today.
Helping me off my bike and out of my helmet, I jump into his arms as soon as he secures it.
Laughing, he holds me tight as I wrap my legs around and pepper his face and neck with kisses.
“Thank you for our little date,” I grin. “And the new helmet. I love it so much.”
“It’s not over yet, honey. I have one more surprise for you.”
“I don’t know how this day could get any better. The jeep idea was a genius way of surprising me with a date on your bike. I love that you brought us back to where it all started.”
His hands rub over my thighs before settling on my bottom.
“Well, your boyfriendisa genius, so the idea came to me naturally.”
“He is a genius. I mean, you picked me.” I grin wickedly.
“That I did,” he laughs. “Smartest decision I ever made, too.”
Setting me down gently, he takes my hand and walks with me up the stairs. He’s got a sly smile on his face, and I don’t know why, but I feel like something big is coming. My heart starts beating a little more rapidly as he opens the door and I step inside.
I throw my hand up to my mouth and gasp.
The whole place is lit with candles, and the sweet smell of honeysuckles penetrate my senses as vase after vase is filled with blooming white flowers set on all the tables. The place is completely empty except for the two of us.
“Miles,” I breathe. “I…this is beautiful,” I finally manage to say, unable to find the right words to describe what I feel right now.
Turning to look at him, my eyes fill with tears as I watch him get down on one knee.
“Oh my God,” I whisper.
A small smile plays on his lips as he opens the black velvet box in his hand, and a beautiful diamond ring sits in the center. It’s elegant and classic with the white gold band and exactly what I would have picked out for myself.
I blink back the tears and swallow the lump in my throat, trying not to sob like a baby.
