Stay Forever

this is hilarious

Holden's p.o.v

Mr. Windsor and I arrive at this charity event. A bunch of stuck up people. No matter how many events I attend with him, I will never get over the fact that these rich folks are horrible people. Wasteful, rude, showoffs. Most of them just want to impress Mr. Windsor and are such kiss a$$es. I notice how Mr. Windsor stares at the pictures on the wall. "Oh, look there is the woman in charge of all of this. Lets go give the check and get the f*ck out of here. I hate these places and that woman just reminds me of her." he says. I have no idea who he is talking about, but I just nod and follow him. "Jace, it is good to see you again" Mr. Windsor tells the man who was at the office a couple of days ago. Mr. Jace Slade, owner of Slade Ent. "Hanson, likewise buddy" the man says. "And Holden was it?" he asks and I nod. "Yes sir, nice to see you." I say. "This young man has so much potential. I wish Ledger wouldn't have left so they could meet. I am sure they could find something to work together on." Mr. Slade says. "Ah, where is the young CEO?" Mr. Windsor asks "He had an emergency with his fiancee" the woman says. "Isabel Slade," she greets us. "Where are my manners, Hello" Mr. Windsor says, bringing her hand up and kisses it. Two other men walk over. "Windsor, thanks for coming" One of them says. I am introduced to Jason Slade and Dane Pollack. Pollack was also at the company before or someone representing him was. "Where is Ledger?" one asks. "He left" the woman answers. "Why?" he asks. "He wanted to spend alone time with his Fiancee" Jace tells them. "Hanson, lets talk" he says and pulls my boss away from the group so I excuse myself to get a drink and some food. I look around. Hannah would laugh at me if she knew I was in a place like this. She would be proud to know how far I have come these past couple of years, but a place like this is not like us. I sip the champagne and eat the free food. I walk over to the pictures and I read about the reason for these charities. One of these women looks so familiar. "Ready to go?" Mr. Windsor asks me. "Hell yes" I say, and follow behind him. We get in his car. "Thanks for coming with me. I try to avoid as many events as I can, but I will show up when it comes to charity" he tells me. We arrive at home and we go our own way.

One of the conditions of this job was for me to move into his house. I have to be available in case he needs something and well, I haven't found Hannah and I am all alone, so this actually was great for me. I get downstairs and Mr. Windsor stays upstairs. We do share the kitchen that is down stairs, but Mr. Windsor never cooks. His meals are already made and left for him. All he has to do is warm them up. I cook my meals, although Han cooked better. I have gotten better though. I go into my bedroom and check my email and respond to as many as I can before I knock out. I wake up and get to work. I have such a long day ahead of me.

Hannah's p.o.v

My day flies by faster than normal for some reason. Ledger and I exchanged numbers, but neither one of us has used it. I know we are both busy though. I walk outside and his car is there. He is standing outside, leaning on it, looking at his phone. He is wearing blue slacks and a white shirt with the top buttons undone and his sleeves rolled up. I see tattoos and oh, the sun sure is beating down hard, because I feel so hot right about now. "Hey" I say when I finally reach him. He instantly puts his phone away. "Hey" he says and opens the door for me. I get in and he closes it and walks around to the drivers side. "How was your day?" he asks me. "It was a good day. Went by fast. I hope work is the same" I say. He drives us to his home. We arrive and go inside. "Hannah, I am so glad that you are here now." Isabel says.

She pulls me away and into a room and starts showing me all kinds of pretty dresses. "Here, try this one on." she says. It is so pretty. It is a shimmery silver long sleeve dress. The back is open and it goes all the way to my ankles. She hands me matching silver shoes. They are flat, but so pretty. "You look beautiful sweetheart" she says. "What is this for?" I ask her. "Don't worry" she says. Two women walk in and begin doing my hair and makeup. "I have to be at work by 9pm" I tell her, because I have no idea what she has planned. "Yes, Ledger already told me. Don't you worry about anything." she tells me and that relaxes me.

Isabel puts a mirror in my face and wow, this makeup is so me. Nice and light, my hair is straight and a cute hair pin is holding some back. The dress looks great on me. "Come with me" she says. She pulls me into another room where there is a photographer. She begins snapping pictures of me, then of Isabel and I. "Come with me" she says after about 100 pictures. "Are these for your photo albums?" I ask her and she laughs. "Yes, the new one I am making. The Happily Ever After album" she says.

I am surprised when I walk into the back yard. The place is filled with fairy lights, white draping all around. We didn't come back here the last time we were here. This place is massive and amazing. There is a red carpet and Ledger is standing at the end of it. "Go on pretty girl," Isabel tells me. I notice Mr and Mrs. Danby, Maddox and Jace. They are the only people here. Along with Isabel, Ledger, the photographer and I. I walk down the red carpet and at the end there is a huge heart made up of rose pedals, with a huge sign that reads will you marry me. "Sorry if this is too much. Mom helped me", Ledger whispered once I reached him. "This is a lot." I laugh "But so beautiful" I say, tears in my eyes. I know this isn't real. We are doing it for our moms, well Isabel as she is the only living mother now. If this were real, it would be perfect. Exactly how I would want my future husband to propose to me. The pool is also filled with rose pedals. It's like a dream come true. Leedger gets down on one knee and holds out a box with a beautiful ring in it. "Hannah, will you marry me?" he asks. I know this is an arranged marriage, but maybe we can actually give it a shot. I suddenly feel excited. Maybe we can make this work. Maybe I can fall in love with Ledger Slade. Maybe our moms were up to something and we can have a happily ever after like Isabel's picture album. "Yes" I say, suddenly feeling excited and like I might be taking too long to give an answer. He stands up and puts the ring on my finger and I fling myself at him and hug him. He bends down and kisses me. Nothing too crazy like this morning. Decent enough for his family and the Danbys.

Everyone congratulates us with hugs and kisses. The photographer takes pictures and I notice another woman with a video camera. They place us in the middle and so many pictures are taken. They make us pose, kissing, holding the ring out and all type of different poses. Then one with us alone with Jace. "I am framing that one in my office" he says with a smile on his face. "Lets have dinner" Isabel says once the pictures are over with. I check my phone. I still have some time before I have to go to work, so I can enjoy a nice meal. I still can't believe this just happened. "This is the happiest day of my life." Isabel says.

Ledger's p.o.v

Hannah gives me the biggest smile when mom says it is the happiest day of her life. "I was not expecting this" Hannah says, and this is what I like about her. She is so sweet and appreciative of everything. "Is this real, I still can't believe this." she says, looking at the ring on her hand with a smile on her face. "Welcome to the family." Papa tells her. I just sit here, I honestly never thought I would get married since we didn't know where she was and the thought never crossed my mind to marry anyone else, but now I am really liking the idea. Having a wife and kids. I will make sure I am a great father and husband. I can't be like my father, never like him. "When do you guys want to get married?" Mom asks. I look at Hannah who shrugs. "Oh no, does this mean we have to have a big wedding since you people are important" she says, very innocently, but Maddox and I both burst out laughing. He even spits his drink through his nose. "and that is my future wife people" I say, and lift my glass to toast. "I'm so sorry. I forget my manners sometimes" she says, blushing. "You have nothing to apologize for. You are hilarious Hannah. I'm jealous of my brother, but maybe one day mom will find a bride like you for me too," Maddox says. I continue sipping my drink, taking in the calmness of this day. Nothing grand, nothing extra, plain and simple. If I was getting engaged to anyone else, this might have even been on live television. "We can get married whenever you all decide." she says. "Next weekend." I say and she nods. I smirk. We both just stare at each other. My dear soon to be wife, what are you already doing to me? I think to myself. I want to be tied to her so bad, and I just don't understand why.

"I wish I would have filmed this for my channel. My followers would have loved it." Hannah says. "Mom got someone to film. You can have a copy of the footage and post it to your people," I tell her. "Are you sure? Is this really going to be a marriage that everyone knows about?" she asks. Does she think I am going to hide her or something? "It is Hannah, what do you think this is?" Edgar Danby tells her. "Only if you are okay with this Ledger, I can edit your face out, don't worry" she tells me. Maddox laughs. "She is engaged to a no-faced man." he says. "Hannah, what is your channel's name? I am going to follow you. I want to watch your videos and I want to see how you edit this video." he tells her. "Don't laugh, my channel's name is Hannah Banana" she says. "No, it's not," he tells her, laughing even harder. "I swear it is" she says as he pulls his phone out. He starts laughing again, louder this time. "Oh my god, it is" he says as he plays a video. "Why would you name your channel that?" he asks her. "My brother calls me that" she says as she looks at her phone. "It's getting late. I have to get to work" she says and I groan. She doesn't have to clean a bakery anymore. She doesn't have to work, ever. Doesn't she know I will give her whatever she wants from now on?

"This is great, get engaged at 8pm, back at work at 9pm" Maddox jokes. "My new sister is the sh!t. This is hilarious" he adds. "This one is a keeper. I like her." Papa whispers, so only I hear him. Yeah, beautiful, smart, responsible, and so many more things. "I will drop you off," I tell her. "No, you should stay here and enjoy the party." she tells me. "It's a weekday and dinner is over. It was just something quick. I wanted you to have my ring on your finger already." I tell her and love the blush that creeps on her face. She fans her face. "We just met and I am already engaged, wow. I need to go change. Thank you for this. It was perfect, but I have to go." she says and hugs everyone before she runs to change her clothes. I meet her downstairs and drive her to the bakery she works at. I sit in the parking lot and wait for her to finish so I can drive her back home. I need to get her a driver for the next week. At least she will be living with me by next weekend.