Chapter 22

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 The following morning, Addison and Nathan woke up to the smell of coffee and cinnamon. Addison instantly shot up and smiled and looked over at Nathan who laid there shirtless.

“I'm not sure if it's the smell or you but my mouth is watering.” She smiled. Nathan grabbed her and pulled her down on top of him.

“I'd like to think it's me but my mouth is watering too.” He winked and gave her a quick peck on the nose. “Let's get up.” Addison slid her underwear back on and ran quickly to her room to grab her housecoat and headed down first.

“Good morning Hunny.” Addison's mother called out.

“You're really pulling out all the stops with Nathan here huh Mom?” She told her.

“Well, I figured that he'd be hungry this morning what with the late night he had last night.” She stated so innocently and tapped the side of her nose. “Oh Addie, you couldn't have thought that we wouldn't know, right? A mother knows these things.” She gave a stunned Addison a hug and kissed her on the cheek. “By the way, you're glowing this morning. I'm glad you're happy.”

“Thanks Mom.” She told her.

“Good morning.” Nathan came into the kitchen and hugged Addison from behind. Addison couldn't help but blush.

“Good morning!” Amy said all cheery. “How'd you sleep?” She winked at Addison. Nathan looked at her and all Addison could do was look down as she blushed and shake her head.

“She knows.” Addison whispered to him, regarding their being together the previous night. Nathan buried his face into her hair.

“I guess I'll be leaving.” He said into the back of her neck.

“Leaving? Whatever for?” Mark walked in with the morning paper and his cup of coffee. “I bet you two are tired this morning.”

“Oh my...” Addison began. “Please stop! I can't believe this is happening.”

“Alright.” Her dad told her. “But we knew this would happen sooner or later.” He winked at her.

“Mark, Amy?” Nathan began, after breakfast. “Please know that I love Addie very much.”

“You might as well call us Mom and Dad.” Amy said.

“Well, Mom & Dad, I have something important I need to ask your daughter if that's alright with you both.” Nathan said. He got up, turned to Addison and fell on bended knee. Addison's hands shot up to her face. She peeked through her fingers and noticed that her parents were both standing behind Nathan, in a hug. “Addison Parker, from the day you danced into my life, I've never been so sure of anything but how much I love you. After loosing you, I now know I can't live without you. I want to hold your hand, I want to wipe your tears, I want to be there to love and protect you. Will you take my hand and walk through life with me? Will you marry me?” Nathan finished. She was crying silently but couldn't help but smile at him.

“Even through stalkers, huh?” She managed a giggle.

“I'll leave it up to you to joke about that.” Nathan smiled with his eyes on the verge of bursting with tears.

“Yes, I will marry you Nathan Walker.” She laughed and jumped into his arms. He kissed her and sat her down. He reached into his back pocket and pulled out a gorgeous white gold band covered with a bunch of tiny diamonds, topped with a 2.5 carat princess cut diamond in a square setting. He grabbed her shaking left hand and slid the ring on and kissed her hand. She looked at it and was stunned.

“It's gorgeous.” She mustered.

“Just like you.” Nathan kissed her again. “Thanks for making me the happiest man in the world.”

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