The Marriage Proposal

After getting familiar with what she was supposed to do meeting all her co workers, by the time Jess exited the building it was about the time for lunch. Just then her poor stomach grumbled, as if complaining to her to not leave it empty any longer. As she made her way towards her car and was planning what to have for her lunch, her phone rang. She looked at the caller Id and her lips curved upwards to a beautiful smile. She answered the call.

"Hello dad"

"Hello my cupcake, how are you? Did you have lunch? If not come back home quickly I have made your favorite key lime pie."  Without giving her a chance to speak, her father, Lincoln Blevins had already asked her a lot of questions. As she was listening to her fathers constant chatter she could not help but smile brightly, unbeknownst to her that at the same time a young man who was passing by had his heart beating faster at the sight of her. [We talk about this later though ;) ]

" Dad, I am here at The World corporation. I came here for an interview and guess what? I was selected. No, I didn't have my lunch yet. I heading back home now. Bye dad and don't forget to hide my pie from the eyes of Jack. See you at home."

" Okay I will inform your mother and brother about your return. Drive safely. Byee "

Jess started driving. The Blevins Villa was about 1 hour away from The World Corporation.

She was getting bored so she started radio and started humming the song along.

'The day we met,

Frozen I held my breath

Right from the start

I knew that I'd found a home for my heart

Beats fast

Colors and promises

How to be brave?

How can I love when I'm afraid to fall

But watching you stand alone?

All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow

One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you

Darling don't be afraid I have loved you

For a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more'

She could not help but think about her happy days back in abroad when she was happy, studying and in love with someone. But thinking about him made her mood spoil. Her face showed a hint and sadness. She was wondering why she had to end up this way... why she had to suffer?

She shrugged away all those thoughts and focused on driving. She reached The Blevins Villa soon.

When she entered through the door, the steward greeted her, " Hello miss Good Afternoon. Master informed me about your arrival. They all are waiting for you in the dining hall. "

She smiled and went towards the dining hall. Upon reaching the place, a warmth filled her sad heart and she was very happy to see her dear family all gathered together waiting for her.

" Hello everyone. Good Afternoon Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt Rachel, Uncle Francis and bro and sis.

Where is mom? Why don't I see her here?"

" Cupcake didn't you forget to greet me?" Lincoln said with a sullen expression.

Jess rolled her eyes " Dad I talked with you over the conversation didn't I?"

" Why don't you stay here and are stubborn about living at an apartment all alone?" Sophie Blevins, Jess' mom asked her from behind.

"hello mom" Jess hugged her tightly after taking the bowl of soup from her hands and placing it on the table.

" After living in abroad for so long I have gotten accustomed to living alone and I am more comfortable that way. But I assure you that I will make frequent trips to visit you here. Promise"

Helpless before her daughter's adorable expression, Sophie gave in, " Okay, Its not that anything I will say will change your mind anyway so as long as you are happy and comfortable I have no other complains. Now sit down and have something. I remember your dad was all excited about telling us all about something." She turned towards Lincoln " Dear now that Jess is here, why don't you finally tell us what is it that making you so happy. I can't wait any longer."

"Oh! yes yes. Jess you are already 25 years old, still single with no one around you so why don't go on a blind date and possibly marry the son of my best friend. He is quite a catch and matches my expectations of a good son-in-law. What do you think?"

Jessica was shocked. she blinked her eyes several times to process the information that she was suddenly made aware of. She was dreaming right. Oh she really must be dreaming.

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Song- 'A thousand years' by Christina Perri

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