Epilogue
Date Number One Hundred and Eleven
Pulling up to Forsyth Park, Rhett and I did our normal Friday night ritual: movie in the park. The featured film wasJerry Maguire.
“This is one of my all-time favorites,” I exclaimed, taking my place in Rhett’s arms.
“Mine too, but there is a prelude to this evening’s events.” Rhett shoved away from me.
“And what might that be?” I questioned, eyeing my boyfriend as his hands shook.
“Harper, you complete me.” He paused, and I burst into laughter.
“Cheesy.” I couldn’t help but say it.
“Come on, Harper,” he teased before continuing. “The day I met you, my life started again. I was stuck, lost, and you found me. It isn’t the storybook meet cute you see on the big screen, but I love our story and I love you. There is nothing in this world I want more than to wake up next to you every morning for the rest of my life.”
I was frozen.Is this happening?
Taking a tiny box out of his jacket pocket, Rhett smiled at me. “Harper Collins, will you do me the honor of marrying me?”
Cue the waterworks. I was blubbering while nodding as he slipped the band onto my finger.
Within seconds I was up in the air, being twirled around as cheering erupted and poppers started going off.
Looking around, still in Rhett’s arms, I saw his family and all of my friends running toward us.
“The moment wouldn’t have been complete without everyone here to share it with us.” Rhett set me down and I was immediately tackle-hugged by my three best friends.
“Don’t worry, I got photographs and videoed the whole thing.” Sawyer nodded down to her camera.
“How in the hell did y’all keep this a secret?” I sniffled, gripping Rhett’s hand.
“It wasn’t easy, but we didn’t want to ruin your perfect moment.” Annabelle beamed at him.
“It was the hardest for me when I made you try on all my rings a month ago to figure out your ring size,” Caroline admitted.
“I thought you were just going through one of your crazy-person purging routines again.” I shoved her shoulder. “Nicely played.”
She playfully shrugged. “That’s what best friends are for.”
Rhett pulled me into his side. “Are you happy?”
“I have never been happier in my life.” I wiped the tears away with my fingertips. “I love you, Rhett.”
“And I will love you for the rest of my life, Harper.”