Chapter 11 - The Proposal

Gavin's was at his work place. He was working as a site engineer. Suddenly, he received a message from his best friend Presley. She had proposed him to become his boyfriend. However, he simply rejected her proposal. Then Presley told him that she was not seriously into him. She just wanted a show-off relationship. Gavin confessed his feelings for Ariana in front of Presley, " For your show-off I think you need to find someone else, as I like Ariana. She is my best friend and I can't confess her because I don't about her feelings for me." After hearing it, Presley wished him good luck and went offline.

Next day Ariana received a message for Presley, as both had a sisterly bond with eachother. Ariana always cared her like a little sister. Presley typed, " Ariana! I have a proposal for you. There is a guy who is really into you." Ariana was amazed by hearing it. She didn't talk with any boy that much except for Gavin. She immediately messaged Gavin and told him about it. Gavin thought that Presley was going to propose her on his behalf, hence he told Ariana to know about that guy. Ariana typed, " Who is it?" Presley immediately replied, " Troy. Actually, he is my ex boyfriend. So don't worry about it. I won't feel awkward about it. He really likes you and he is continuously telling me to talk to you." Ariana sent her laughing emojis, " Haha! I know about it. He also proposed me a few days ago. But I don't know him and he is too younger than me. So, I rejected him. Moreover, I already have a crush on someone." " Who is he?, Presley asked Ariana. Ariana replied, "It's Gavin. But don't tell him." After than Presley went offline.

Ariana told Gavin about Troy's proposal. He became very furious and decided to not to talk with Presley. Because she even knew the fact that Gavin had feelings for Ariana still she told Ariana about Troy's proposal. Gavin decided to propose Ariana as soon as possible because he knew if he delayed anyone can do this. Firstly he called Ariana's brother Sam, since he wanted to make sure his about his agreement on this. Fortunately, he agreed with Gavin, because he knew that Gavin was a good guy and he would keep Ariana happy. After getting his agreement, he decided a day and messaged Ariana to reach at 'The Clear water Beach'.

On the day of the Proposal, Ariana reached at the place. Everyone was already present at that place. Ariana was shocked to see everyone. Ariana's brother Sam, Navi, Jameson(both are common friends of Ariana and Gavin) and Gavin. Gavin went near Ariana and held her hand. Ariana was amazed by seeing his sudden reaction. She didn't utter a word. Gavin looked into her eyes and started speaking, "Ariana!! I know we are best friends. Don't even I know when this happened you come too close to me. Even I tried to you ignore you, but I failed. I couldn't stop myself from loving you. Yes I love you and I want to be the reason behind your every smile. I want to care you forever. I want to heal your every pain and sorrow with my love. I want to love you like no one else had given you. I don't know whether you feel same or not. I just can't hide my feelings more. I was happy to see you happy even with someone else. But now I just don't want you to be hurt by any random guy. I promise you to love you forever. Even you accept me or reject it's up to you. I will accept your every decision. If you want time take as much as you want. I can wait forever for your love.I know we haven't seen each other but love doesn't need looks I have seen your heart that's the only reason I fall for you. I never want to lose you. Because the bonding and understanding between us are not the same for others. I just want us to be together forever. Even you say me no I'll be your best friend always. I love you....."

After hearing this Ariana was in complete shock. Her hands were trembling, she had never imagined this sudden proposal. Tears started rolling from her eyes. Everyone was waiting for her response. Gavin saw her tears and wiped the corner of her eyes. Everyone was cheering Ariana to say yes. Suddenly Ariana hugged Gavin. Gavin's heart skipped a beat. " I got my answer", he replied with a smile on his face. Ariana spoke, " Yes! I love you." She buried her face in his chest while hugging him. It was like a dream come true for both of them. All the friends wished them a good luck.

Ariana was still in disbelief, as she always had a crush on Gavin. However, she knew that Gavin didn't want to be in relationship due to his past, so she remained happy to be his best friend. She never knew that Gavin also felt same for her. She wanted to preserve these beautiful memories so she recorded the proposal by asking Gavin to repeat it again. When she heard those words. Her eyes were filled with tears of joy. She was feeling to be over the moon. She promised herself to love him from the core of heart and never break his heart, no matter what happened between them.