Chapter 48 Chapter 48
Jojo
Benji walked with me to the back of the house which was strange if we were going out why are we leaving through the back. “We’re are we going?” I asked him. “Oh, shit yes.” He pulled out a red tie out of his pocked “Turn around.” “Why?” “Because I’m blindfolding you.” “Why?” I asked again. “Because it’s a surprise. Now turn around.” I turned around and he pulled the tie over my eyes I was blind in seconds it was dark and I had no clue where we were going. “Can you see anything?” He asked me “No I’m blind.” “Good.” He put his hand around my waist and took the other arm in his and we started to walk again. At some point the ground got somewhat soft almost like we were walking on sand. My senses were obviously high tend with me being blindfolded and all, so I could hear the ocean, I could smell the ocean, I could hear a click click sound which I couldn’t place, then I felt a breeze touching my skin. Benji took my on both arms and turned me in the direction he wanted me to. He left me completely I couldn’t feel his touch on me. I could feel his presence but not his touch. “Benji?” I asked “Take the blind fold off.” He said. I took the blindfold thinking why he couldn’t have done it but, in any case, I did it. As I adjusted to the light all I saw was a huge flower arch with all different kinds of flowers all in white, when I was looking for Benji to ask him what was going on he was standing on his knees right in front of me.
Benji
I was on my knees in front of her Lucas was taking Photo’s as we walked down the aisle and as Jojo took the blindfold off. I could see her looking at her surroundings before she looked down at me. “Benji?” She asked in total shock. I took her hand in mine “Jojo I know we’ve been promised to each other since we were 5 years old and to tell you the truth I thought I was going to come back home and find a ‘Snob’ our parents took so much away from you I wouldn’t have blamed you if you did turn out a snob but here you are, such a sweet, innocent girl, game for anything. In my wildest dreams I never thought I would have such deep feelings for you in a matter of a week but angel I do and I want to do this right.” I looked at her as the tears were streaming down her face all I wanted to do was take her in my arms and hold her but I couldn’t I was on one knee on the verge of asking her to marry me. “Will you Joelle Wayne please marry me, I know I’m not worthy of you, you are such a beautiful person but I want to try and be a better man for you and only you. I’m on my knee in front of you telling you if you say yes, it will only be you for eternity that is a promise I will never break.” Jojo was crying so much she couldn’t even get the words out. She nodded and nodded her head “I need verbal confirmation Jojo.” I teased her. “Yes, Benji I will marry you.”
I was so happy I was shaking trying to get the ring on her finger, yes, I knew she was going to say yes but I was still worried for some reason. I was so happy I got Lucas to get all this on film; this is going to make such beautiful portraits in our house. When I eventually got the ring on her finger she bends down took my face in her hands and kissed me, she really kissed me. I got up to stand but she didn’t want to stop kissing me. I tried to pull away “Angel we have a photographer to take photos of this joyous occasion.” “Oh, was that the click sound I heard.” “Probably” Lucas said as he walked towards us. “Hi I’m Lucas, old friend of Benji here.” “Nice to meet you.” “Nice to meet you to you are even more beautiful than what Benji described.” Lucas said. “Oh really?” She asked. “Yes really.” From there on out Lucas directed us to where to stand to take photo’s what position we should take, when we should kiss, the fact that I should pick her up. It was starting to become ridiculous at some point. It was like Lucas couldn’t stop taking photos of Jojo. Or was I being jealous. It was Jojo that said “I think that is enough and besides the waiter is on his way.” “Fine if that is what you think.” Lucas said a bit sadden that he has to leave us. “Cheers and thanks Lucas.” I said shaking his hand. “My pleasure.” “Yes, thank you Lucas.” Jojo pushed her hand out but he didn’t take her hand he pulled her in for a hug. I wasn’t happy. “We’re friends now.” He said as he pulled away.
When Lucas eventually left us, I pulled out her chair for her and then mine. The waiter poured us each a glass of Don Perignon and left with the bottle on ice next to us. I lifted my glass “To my fiancé.” I said. She lifted her glass “To my fiancé.” She said smiling. We both took a sip before she said “That was weird right?” “What Lucas hugging you?” “Yes that?” “Honestly just a bit.” “Are we going to see him a lot?” “Does he make you feel uncomfortable?” I asked her because I did pick up on something while he took the photo’s “A little.” “Well then no we will not see him a lot.” “I don’t want to keep you away from your friends.” “Jojo, he stays here we won’t see him in Housten don’t worry and his more like an acquaintance.”