The Proposal
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My
son, Jeremy, drove over an hour from college to come home and pick up the
engagement ring that he had given me for safe keeping because tonight was the
big night...he was going to propose. He only stayed long enough to tell me
his plans for popping the question. The plan was that Jeremy had told
Katie he was returning the necklace that he had gotten her for Valentine's Day,
to exchange it for a different necklace. He knew that she would be
expecting the necklace and would not suspect a ring at all. I asked Jeremy
where he was going to propose and he explained that he was taking her down along
the river to the place where they had first kissed. Yes, romance still
reigns along the mighty Mississippi, as I imagined a modern day Tom Sawyer and
Becky Thatcher out in the cold of February, beneath the snowflakes that were
drifting down from the sky and falling gently upon the water.
As Jeremy pulled out of the driveway, I admonished him to be careful and not to
drive too fast. I knew he was anxious and, of all times, didn't want to be
late to pick up his date.
Time passed, and the phone rang, it was Jeremy on his cell phone. "Mom!"
he exclaimed, "I got pulled over for speeding!" I gave a
sigh of relief because a phone call so soon after he left frightened me a
little. "But listen, Mom," he continued, "You aren't
going to believe this, but the patrolman asked me why I was in such a hurry and
I told him I was on my way back to college to propose to my girlfriend. I
explained that I didn't want to be late and then I showed him the ring. The
officer looked at my license and registration and then he asked me where I went
to college. As he handed me the slip of paper, my heart sank because
I knew I didn't have money for a ticket. When I looked down and saw that
it was just a warning I was so relieved. I expressed a very grateful
"thank you!" He looked me in the eye and said, "You will
slow down?" I thanked him again and said, "Yes, sir, I
will." As the officer walked away, he seemed to pause as if he
had forgotten something and then he slowly turned toward me one last time and
said,
"I got engaged at that college too...I hope she says
yes."
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Epilogue: Jeremy did propose and Katie did say yes. They called this
evening to share the news with me. I asked Jeremy how Katie responded to
his proposal and he said, "Katie cried."
Pamela R. Blaine (Jeremy's Mom)
About the Author:
I am married to Michael and live in West Virginia and Missouri but not at the same time (smile). I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. I love my family and friends with all my heart. I write anything and everything whether it is stories, poems, songs, letters, or email. I have loved music and writing ever since I can remember. One of my goals is to be able to write for my children and grandchildren so special memories will not be forgotten. You can see some things I have written on my Web Page.
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