Alex's POV
Last night was probably one of the worst night in my life. My over protective side kicked in or maybe after everything that happened to me and Piper I am that scared of loosing her. She means a lot to me and she's the only person in my life now that keeps me sane. She makes me want to live. If I loose her, I don't know what will happen to me.
I keep thinking as I lay there in our bed. Piper, is fast asleep and I can hear her little snore.
I have to propose to her. I want us to be official, I don't want to waste anymore time.
I got up in bed slowly and took a quick shower. I don't want to wake, Piper or I'm not going to be able to go.
When I finished shower and dressing up I slowly open our bedroom door, I grab my car keys and left.
I drop by at a coffee shop first to have coffee and breakfast. After eating I went to a jewelry store and look for a nice engagement ring for, Piper.
There are a lot of choices here. I should've bring Nicky, with me. But I don't want Piper, to freak out when she wake up all alone in our house.
The sales lady probably saw me confused so she come over and helped me.
"Do you need any help?". She offered.
"Um... Yes please. There's so much choices here and I don't know what to choose". I admitted.
She chuckled. "Yes, It's normal. That's okay. Are you looking something for yourself?".
"No, I'm looking for an engagement ring for my wife. I'm going to propose to her this time". I said proudly.
"Aww, a second wedding? That's so sweet. Okay, how about these". She grab a bunch of rings for me to choose from.
There's one that stand out for me.
"I think I like this one".
"That's a classic solitaire 18k diamond. That's a really good choice". She commented.
"I'll get that one". I blurted out.
"Okay then". The lady said smiling.
After paying she put the ring in a small bag and hand it over to me.
"Thank you so much". I told her.
"No problem. Congratulations on your engagement". She said smiling.
As I was about to leave my phone vibrated. It's from, Nicky.
Nicky: Where are you? Blondies, looking for you.
Me: I'm at the mall. I need some time alone. Don't tell her where I am.
I decided since I'm out I should go shopping. After about 5 minutes my phone vibrated again. It's a text message from, Piper.
Piper: Alex, where are you? Please text me. I'm worried and I'm sorry about last night.
I thought I should ignore her. I'm not mad at her anymore but I figure I should spend this day alone. I need this, I need time alone for myself.
I went to look for new clothes. I never liked going shopping before. Maybe this isn't that bad. I think I'm starting to like it.
My phone vibrated again it's Piper, calling me. I put my phone back in my bag and I felt it vibrated one more time.
I'm having a nice time shopping that I didn't notice the time. It's about lunch time. I decided to go eat at a restaurant. It feels weird having to eat alone. I'm usually going out with Piper or Nicky.
But this is good. Not having to be forced to make conversation. I'll probably do this often. It's relaxing.
While I was eating my phone vibrate again. I look at it, it's still Piper. She left me a voicemail.
Alex, I'm worried. Please call me.
Nope! This is my time alone. I said to myself.
After having lunch I decided to look around for a bit. By 3 pm I thought I should go home. I don't want to worry Piper, anymore.
I got home by quarter to 4 in the afternoon. I found Nicky, in the living room watching TV. She's still in her clothes from last night. Piper is not with her. She's probably in the bedroom.
"Hi". I greeted her.
"Finally, you're home! I think Blondies loosing it. She's worried about you. You two are so full of drama".
I chuckled. "I got something for you". I hand her the bags.
"Where's Piper?"
"Bedroom". She said deadpan.
I went to check and made sure that our door is closed and then I went back to Nicky.
"I have something to tell you. But don't tell, Piper." I whispered.
"Yeah? What is it? And why are we whispering?". She asked.
"You have to promise me first that you won't tell her". I insisted.
"Okay, okay I promise. Now tell me. I hate suspense".
I grab the small bag from the jewelry store and took the small black box inside. I opened it and show it to Nicky.
"Oh Shit!"
"Vause, this is too sudden. I love you but only as a friend, this is too far I don't want to marry you. Think about what Piper would feel". She said playfully.
I punched her on the arm.
"Oh shut up! Come on be serious. I'm nervous already. I'm going to propose to her. You think she's going to like this?".
"It's beautiful". She assured me.
"You have nothing to worry about, Alex.
Piper, loves you and that girl beats for you". She said thoughtfully.
"Thank you". I replied.
I hid the ring inside my bag.
"Okay, now look what I bought for you". I exclaimed.
"Ugh... I hate this". She groaned.
"Come on just try it". This is fun playing dress up with Nicky.
I forced her to try one of the clothes I got for her.
"That one looks good on you. Hmmmm Okay, now try this other one". I said excitedly.
"Oh, Vause. Stop making me your guinea pig. You know I hate dressing up". Nicky complained.
"You are not my guinea pig. I bought this for you. So stop complaining". I insisted.
"Alex?". I look up when I heard Piper's voice. She look so relieved, I must've worry her.
"Hey, Pipes. Come over here I got something for you". I grab some bags and hand it to her.
"Babe, can I talk to you outside for a sec?". She asked.
"Okay". I stood up and I saw Nicky ditching one of the clothes under the sofa.
"I saw that. Pick that up Nichols!". I scolded her.
I followed behind, Piper.
"Hey, I am really sorry about last night. I know I got you so worried. But Alex, believe me I wasn't doing anything wrong with Zelda. We were just catching up and we had dinner and I drank too much wine. I wasn't supposed to stay that late. But I lost track of time. I'm not cheating on you, Alex. I swear". She said blabbing.
"I know, Pipes. I wasn't worried that you're cheating on me. I trust you. I was upset because you didn't call me and let me know where you've been. I thought something bad happened to you". I admitted.
I don't really mind that she went out and had dinner with, Zelda. I trust my wife. But I was upset and that she didn't bother letting me know.
"I'm very sorry Al, I promise it won't happen again". She apologized.
"Better not or I'm going to beat your ass". I said playfully.
She lean closer to me and gave me a kiss. She put her hand on my waist and pulled me closer.
"I am really sorry, babe". She apologized again.
"Come on, I bought you something. You have to try it on".
"You went shopping? That's new". She said surprised.
I had to laugh. I'm surprised too.