Derek was so nervous. He wanted everything perfect for tonight. Derek and Ally had been dating for almost fourteen months. They had met online and found an immediate connection to each other. Derek loved Ally with all his heart and knew that Ally was his true love. Tonight would be the night that Derek would ask Ally to marry him. And what better day than Valentine's Day, the day meant for love and romance.
It was seven in the evening and Derek was on his way to pick up Ally. Ally was waiting out front for him. She jumped into the truck "Hi Sweetie, how are you?"
"Hi Princess" he replied. "I am doing much better now." They stared deep into each other's eyes and then shared an intense, passionate kiss. Derek then started the truck and headed to the restaurant for dinner. Derek had made arrangements with the restaurant so that when they arrived they would be seated quickly and the table would have a bottle of their favorite wine and a dozen roses. They arrived and were seated as planned. Ally could not believe her eyes when she saw the wine and flowers. She looked at Derek and smiled "Thank you baby, its perfect. I love you so much."
"Your welcome princess" he whispered as he kissed her again "I love you too." They ate their dinner and barely spoke to each other. They just stared into each other's passion filled eyes.
When dinner was over Derek knew what he needed and wanted to do. Holding Ally's hands he stared into her eyes "Ally, these past fourteen months have been the best in my life. I thank God for each day we are together. You bring so much happiness to my life baby. I love you so, so much. I can't imagine ever being apart from you." Reaching into his pocket he pulled out the ring box and opened it. Ally's eyes begin to fill with tears. Getting on one knee Derek reached for Ally's hand, "Ally, from the moment we met I knew you were my true love. So Ally, will you marry me?"
Ally's eyes began to fill with tears "Oh Derek, yes, yes I'll marry you." Derek slipped the ring on her finger. The restaurant erupted in cheers as the happy couple hugged and kissed.
Ally did not speak a word the entire way home. She just stared at Derek and the ring on her finger. This was something that Ally had dreamt about many times and now her dream was coming true. When they arrived at Derek's apartment, Derek poured them each a glass of wine. Sitting on the couch they cuddled and sipped their wine. "I have another present for you sweetie."