I stood there just gazing down at the beautiful view of the whole city, and bet it looked even more beautiful at night with all the lights. But it was so peaceful up here… Definitely the wrong place to bring a hostile.
I turned around to question my captors if they were just a bunch of idiot teens on shrooms thinking it’d be fun to play pretend kidnapping, but was surprised to see no one was around.
My heart skipped a beat and a wave of relief washed over me when I saw Nathan appear, walking towards me.
You’re okay. I breathed out, before running towards him. He opened his arms and I sprung into them, wrapping all my limbs around him as he held me close.
Of course I am, princess. Nathan smirked.
Where did they all go ? I asked, looking around us.
I took care of that, don’t worry. Nathan gave me a heart-stopping smile and I melted in his arms.
Now don’t expect me to call you my hero and swoon. I chided.
Okay miss independent. Have fun finding a way back. Nathan shrugged, before slowly lowering me to the ground.
Okay okay fine ! I’m sorry ! I clutched onto him, my legs and arms tightening around him so he wouldn’t drop me.
Wait, so who’s your hero ? Nathan asked innocently.
You are. I rolled my eyes, but couldn’t keep that smile off my face.
That’s not good enough. He began to lower me back to the ground.
Okay fine ! Nathan you’re my hero ! I yelled out.
He grinned at me. I know, just try not to swoon. He winked at me.
Just shut up and kiss me. I ordered, before taking his face in my hands and slowly yet passionately kissing him.
He responded and we continued on, never speeding it up or rushing it. The butterflies were present. The sparks were flying. Our hearts were drumming in sync. It was perfect.
We pulled away finally and he slowly lowered me back to the ground.
I watched as his hand stroked my cheek gently, before slipping down my neck and taking a hold of my necklace.
I looked down and my eyes widened in surprise. I had completely forgotten about that ! He had been throwing surprises at me left and right that it had completely slipped my mind.
I was at a loss for words as he pulled out his own gold chain that had been invisible under his dark shirt.
You ready to see what’s inside ? He asked me softly, the sun shining on his beautiful face.
I nodded, feeling like I was in some kind of a trance. But who were those guys, and what if they come back ? I protested, still shaken up a bit by the whole incident.
Do you trust me ? Nathan asked simply.
Yes. I answered without hesitation.
That caused a smile to spread on Nathan’s lips as he looked at me adoringly. Good. He said softly.
I watched as he brought forward the small key at the end of his own chain and inserted it inside the locket around my own neck, twisting the key. There was a small click and Nathan slowly opened the locket, me watching in anticipation.
My eyes widened at what I saw inside, and went up to search Nathan’s face. But he was busy taking it out with his eyes averted from me and on the object that I had carried on me for three months.
I felt tears start to form as Nathan slowly knelt down on one knee, and finally met my eyes with a look of determination.
I never believed in love. Nathan started, taking a hold of my hand. I had had the worst happen to me. My life was a complete mess and I found myself living with constant fear, loneliness, and helplessness. I felt like there was no point in living, I had lost all faith. There was nothing good in my life except for my family whom I couldn’t bare to see in those harsh conditions. But one day this girl walked into my life. Well, more like I barged into her’s. But that was the best decision I’d made in my life. Not to go kidnap some poor innocent girl. Nathan chuckled nervously. But getting to know her and falling in love with her. Skylar, I can’t imagine a life without you. You make my life worth living. You showed me how to love. You guided me to the light in my darkest hours. You taught me to find joy in the simplest of things and made me into a better person. And I couldn’t possibly be more thankful. I know this seems early, and I understand if you say no, because I will wait until I die for you, but one thing I’m sure of is spending my eternity with you. I hope you’re ready to do the same. All throughout his speech, his intense gaze never wavered. That heated passion and magnetic pull never broke. Now he brought forward the silver band that was meant for my finger and held it up. Skylar Westbrook, will you marry me ?
I was at a loss for words throughout his speech and tears of joy had been streaming down my cheeks unknowingly. But my heart was beating erratically the whole time and one thing I could manage to do was answer his question.
Yes. I breathed out. I do.
Before Nathan could properly stand up and slip the ring on, a bunch of loud yells came out from behind the few trees around us and I looked around to see our captors walking towards us boisterously.
I stood there in shock for five straight minutes. But who could blame me ? I just got kidnapped by some random guys, the love of my life just proposed to me, I’m engaged now, and finally the kidnappers are showing joy and seem to think they’re our best friends.
They must be related to Nathan.
Guys, you can take your masks off now. Nathan ordered, and I watched in awe as one by one, a familiar face popped out from under the black masks.
My attention went back to Nathan though as I felt the smooth silver slip around my ring finger and I looked down to see the simple yet elegant ring glimmering. I looked up with a large smile on my face at Nathan who had already had his eyes focused on me.
I hope you didn’t get too scared from these idiots. I wanted our proposal to be special and represent us, so what other way to do it than the adrenaline-pumping, heart-stopping, crazy and insane way that we know so well ? Nathan chuckled at me.
You could have gone for the sunset at the beach one, but I guess you’re right. This is us. I grinned right back.
Although the kidnapping had scared the hell out of me and I had been deeply concerned for Nathan, I couldn’t find it in myself to be mad at him. It was a risky move, but that was our relationship. I found it perfect.
So are you guys gonna kiss or what ? Max yelled out, grinning and winking at me when I looked to him.
The wink gave away his character and I chuckled. Of course it was Max with the pick-up lines. Tyler had been next to him in the Hummer judging from his knowing grin. Landon and Jordan were probably the other two who had driven the other two Hummers. Landon caught my eye and smiled proudly at me. Jordan shot Nathan a thumbs-up and gave me a grin. All of them looked beyond happy for us and I felt truly glad to have them all in my life.
Then, I turned back to the one whom I was the most grateful for, and locked eyes with him. Those striking, emerald green eyes never ceasing to take my breath away stared down at me with pools full of passion, love, excitement and of course that glint of mischief. He placed both hands on my waist and bent his head down. I moved my head the smallest bit forward to meet his awaiting lips and we kissed our last kiss as two crazy kids in love, and our first kiss as one crazy married couple in love.
I, Skylar MacCallum, ended up helplessly falling in love with my sexy kidnapper.