Page 4 of Your Fan Forever

He said the word and I couldn’t contemplate it’s meaning. The world rushed by in panic mode. I couldn’t focus. My heart raced. My body shook, but I couldn’tmove.

“Callie.” He grabbed my shoulders. “Relax Baby. Breathe forme.”

“I ambreathing.”

“You’rehyperventilating.”

I bent over at the waist and all the blood rushed to my head. I took a deep breath and stood up. I reached out to steady myself. More people had joined us. Sherry had her phone in her hand about to call for help. Everyone elsestared.

“I’m fine.” I held my handup.

“Here.” Noah nudged me towards a couch in the corner. “Sitdown.”

Nip jumped up to check on me. I grabbed him to my chest. He steadied mybreathing.

“This was not the reaction I was expecting.” Noah rubbed hisforehead.

I looked around. Thankfully the people haddispersed.

“I’m sorry. It was a surprise, that’sall.”

“No. I get it.” He took my hand. “Is this because ofLA?”

“No. Not at all.” I squeezed his hand. “It was a surprise. That’s all. I’m goodnow.”

Noah stared into my eyes. I had gotten a lot better at reading him and he was hurt. I did want him to ask me. He had thought of a clever way to do it. He knew my noisy personality couldn’t resist figuring it out on my own. I wanted to marry him. I wanted to be with him for the rest of my life. I wanted to raise something besidesdogs.

“Come on. Let’s go.” Noah stood and reached for my hand. I laced my fingers with his and stood up. He headed for the door. My feet wouldn’t move. My head cleared and like any red-blooded girl, I sawthem.

Diamonds.

On every surface, big and small, platinum and gold. They called to me. I yanked on Noah'sarm.

Heturned.

“Well, since we’re here.” I pulled him over to where Sherrie stood. “It wouldn’t hurt to take a look.” I shrugged myshoulder.

When we stood in front of the table, Sherrie had a few finds sitting on a felt cloth inlay. My eyes grew wide as I took in the detail of each and everyone.

“Oh my God, they’re gorgeous.” I slapped my hand over my mouth andgiggled.

Noah chuckled and brought my hand to hislips.

I picked up a medium size emerald cut and held it in front of myface.

“I love you,” Noahsaid.

I winked and proceeded to pick out my engagementring.