Warning -- This is a story about the love of my life and my terminal shyness, so it progresses very slowly.
If you haven't read the other stories -- I'm not comfortable around people and very shy around women. I live with my 5'1 gorgeous blond girlfriend (Heather). Her petite, athletic, 19-year-old bombshell sister (Tammi) has been staying with us since she graduated with a 2-year degree. I'm trying to save every penny so I can afford to ask my girlfriend to marry me.
Heather was so conservative when I met her, and I love that about her but now she's a little bit naughty and I love that too. She keeps been teasing me (for the last couple of months) with naughty images of her little sister while she strangles my dangle which is conditioning me to think about sex when I see Tammi. She finally just admitted she did this to see if I'd cheat but she's still trying to convince me to do it as the idea excites her.
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The day was perfect! It was low 70's sunny and dry. Fall was over a month away, but it almost felt that good -- my favorite season of the year. I was in a pretty darn good mood. OK - maybe I was still smirking about this morning's rodeo session.
Heather and I had another conversation about getting married.
"I told you a couple of weeks ago I want to propose to you," Heather stated. "I confessed why I hadn't yet... Did you ever think about proposing to me?"
I wasn't sure if her sister Tammi had blabbed what I told her or if Heather was fishing. While Tammi and I were showering, I admitted that I was working up the nerve to propose to my girlfriend. I figured I'd see where this goes -- it could be fun. "I considered it, but I'd need to save up lots of money first."
"It's not like you don't make good money and if I paid for half, we could do it sooner. I'm sure my parents would be happy to pay for the whole thing (they are quite well off)." She said possibly hinting I could propose as soon as I was ready. I try not to be too set in my ways but I'm kind of old fashioned and was told men do the proposing but only when they can afford to take care of a woman.
"A nice small wedding alone would set us back $6K for the ring, $30K for the actual wedding, a good lawyer for the prenup is $10K, the honeymoon will be at least $6K and I figure another $5K for incidentals," I said. If all went well, I'd have saved enough to marry her in about 2 years.
"WOW, my honey has really been researching this stuff." She said as she pulled me close for a smooshy kiss on the cheek. "I don't need a fancy ring and we could just have immediate family. I hadn't really thought about a prenup, but do you really think it costs that much?" I don't even think we need one.
"Let's be realistic," I said trying to sound stuffy and serious. "I don't think anyone gets married thinking they'll ever be that person that gets a divorce. I don't want to be one of those couples that argues about every penny making the divorce turn them to enemies. Even if one person manages to get out happy that is a gift. I want the best of the best so we both aren't bitter," I said.
I think she was a little thrown off by my statement. "You almost sound like you plan on getting a divorce. I don't mean to offend you, but you realize I'll probably make more than you in just a few years and my parents are, for a lack of a better term -- loaded."
I turned to her, looked her in the eyes, kissed her hand and said, "That's exactly why I'd pay for the best of the best! I'll want a big piece of that pie and I'll never be able to wear white again at my next wedding!" She smiled while punching me pretty hard in the arm. I hate having serious discussions but sometimes she's a sport and brings it right to the net for me. She's impossibly cute when she pretends to be upset.
Heather and I talked about moving to a house or a nicer apartment as she could tell the wedding conversation wasn't going to go any further today. We had finished off paying our student loans and Heather insisted she would pay for half of the utilities, groceries, and rent. I didn't like that idea, but she had a right to feel she had a say since she made about the same as I did currently. Heather and I had enjoyed a lovely long leisurely walk and spent time relaxing in front of the pond. We just got home when I mentioned I was getting hungry.
Heather said, "let me see if Tammi is joining us and I'll be right there." She went and knocked on Tammi's door -- the music was on a little louder than usual. I hope she didn't feel abandoned by us.
I heard some mumbling but didn't quite understand what they were saying to each other when I heard Tammi say pretty forcefully, " ... He's taking me out for dinner before the movie! Just let me find an outfit! I don't have a thing to wear. I haven't even showered yet and I need to get ready!" I know she wasn't angry at Heather, but she sounded intense. I have no idea what the rush was -- she was home all day as far as I knew.
Heather came back and said, "she's got the jitters because of the first date. She'll be fine. My girlfriend then made pork chops, spinach, mash potatoes that couldn't be beat while I helped set the table including candles. I pulled the curtains as it was still light out.
We barely spoke but just looked at each other lovingly throughout the meal. She held my hand throughout the meal which gave me the chills (in a good way). It also made me eat like a human instead of the cookie monster. I think we were too busy enjoying the other person's smile to waste the moment with conversation. If I didn't know better, I think she was a little shy when she saw the way I looked at her.