Carey's POV:

I blinked as I stared at Charlee's face. I had just proposed to her and she hadn't responded. Her hands were shaking, "Charlee..."

"Carey...I...Je n'ai pas de réponse, Carey. Je suis désolé.(I don't have an answer, Carey. I'm sorry.)" she replied, running out of the resturant. I felt sick to my stomach and didn't know what to do...

"Charlotte!" I called running after her. I found her in the parking lot, crying. "Qu'est-ce qui ne va pas, ma chérie?(What's wrong, sweetheart?)"

She looked at me, crying hard. "Carey...I just...I'm so sorry...I love you...I just...I'm not ready for marriage yet."

I hugged her tight, "That's okay, Charlotte..."

"You planned this perfect night and I just blew it." she sobbed

I shook my head, "No no you didn't. It's okay, Charlotte. I love you and I am ready. Whenever you are ready, just let me know. Keep the ring, please?"

She nodded and I slipped the ring on her finger, kissing her, "Carey...I love you."

"I love you too, Charlee and I do want to spend the rest of my life with you. I'll wait for you forever. I'm yours forever."

She smiled at me and we kissed again. I hugged her tight and gave her the keys to start the car. She went to start it and I went back inside to pay our bill. I'll admit, I was hurt that she basically said 'no', but I knew she loved me and just wasn't ready. I meant what I said. I was willing to wait forever for her, if that's what it took...