The Road Back to Us
Copyright 2015 K. Webster
Cover Design: All By Design
Photo: Dollar Photo Club
Editor: Mickey Reed
Formatting: Champagne Formats
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To my alpha-sexy husband...
It will always be Team Webster.
Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around.
~Sofa, Vanilla Sky~
Senior Year of College...
I M COMPLETELY NERVOUS . Like someone released a hundred butterflies in my belly and the fluttering in my stomach is threatening to make me puke kind of nervous. All because of him.
Bentley Harrison.
The boy who stole my heart.
Tell me where were going, I pout for the hundredth time on our drive.
After a romantic dinner at a steakhouse near our campus to celebrate three years of dating, he wanted to take me somewhere special. The problem with Bentley is he loves to rattle me, which means that it could about be anything. Last time he took me somewhere special, we ended up making love in the pool of his apartment complex. It was special, all right.
I know what I want it to be, but it might be too soon. Every woman whos dated a man for any period of time and truly loves him looks forward to the day he proposes. Unfortunately, Ive always been too chicken to bring up the long-term future. And Bentley? He doesnt schedule anything. Marriage included. I expect that, when and if that day comes, hell just drive me right to the courthouse and marry me on the spot.
The deep timbre of his chuckle sends a thrill through my body.
Care, were almost there. Let me surprise you.
I grumble in response and tug at the blindfold. His warm hand covers mine and gently pulls it away. Once he threads his fingers with mine, he rests our joined hands in his lap.
Why wont you let me look? Im going crazy, I admit. And I am. Where Bentley is the spontaneous one, Im the planner. I need to mentally prepare myself for everything. Its amazing that we work as a couple.
But we do.
Were the perfect complement to each other. I help him stay grounded and he helps me fly.
You were already crazy, baby. That ship sailed a long time ago.
I roll my eyes but realize he cant see them. Brat, I snip out.
This time, he laughs loudly and squeezes my hand. Were almost there.
When I hear the crunch of gravel, I feel a patter in my heart. Hes taking me there. Our place. Our road.
One day on the way to his parents house near Timothy Lake, Bentley randomly turned down a road named Us. He said that it was our road. At first, I wanted to get annoyed at not knowing where we were going exactly, but after a good twenty minutes of weaving along the road up the hill, my breath was stolen from me.
Our road led to the most picturesque hilltop that overlooked a valley surrounded by snowcapped mountains. The trees were thick, but they enclosed the hidden marvel as if to protect it from the outside world.
I was in love not only with the sight, but with him.
That was almost three years ago, and my love for him has never waned.
With Bentley, life is simpler. Fun. Exciting.
Caroline, I love you, he whispers as he brings our clasped hands to his lips and kisses my knuckles.
The pattering doesnt slow; instead, it intensifies. Tonight almost seems planned.
What if...
I love you too, B.
After about twenty minutes, he parks the car and helps me out. The icy blast chills me to my bones, but my sweet boyfriend envelops me with one of his bear hugs.
I blink away the darkness as he slips my blindfold off and the bright reflection of the snow greets me.
This place... I trail off with a sigh and spin in his arms to take in the evening view.
Out here, everything is so quiet. All that can be heard is the swoosh of the wind and the occasional groan of the frozen tree limbs.
Is perfect like you, he finishes and kisses the top of my blond head.
Im still smiling at his words when he pulls away from me. And when I turn around to see what hes doing, I cry out in surprise.
What are you doing? I hiss, covering my mouth with my palm.
He grins at me crookedly while on one knee, holding up a ring that glistens as it catches the moonlight reflection.
Oh. My. God.
Caroline, youll always be my girl. When Im around you, everything else is just boring, unimportant bullshit. I want us to finish school and then I want to take you to Vancouver like youve always wanted. Well find jobs in the city and live poorly like two lovesick fools until we make it. Please marry me, Care Bear.
A single tear rolls down my cheek as I nod. Yes, Bentley, I sigh, Life wouldnt be the same without you. Youre my happy ending.
He stands and beams at me. Ill make you proud, baby. I know Im not the most ideal boyfriend for you, but I love you with my whole heart. Ill do everything to give you the life youve always wanted.
As long as youre there, it will be exactly what I want.
He slides the beautiful ring on my shaky finger with a confidence that melts my heart.
Were one of the lucky ones. Not many people find a love like ours. Lets start our life, Caroline.
I cant wait.
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