Chapter 14
Johnny felt like he was walking on air. He had told her had he felt tonight. Those words had seemed so easy to say, and rung true to even his ears. He knew it was true, he had never felt so much for anyone in his life.
He had been telling her the truth about not saying those words to another female, but his mom. Carrie was someone that Johnny wanted to keep in his life for a long time.
The funny thing was he wanted to ask her to marry him, had planned on getting a ring today even. His head felt like it was stuck in a whirlwind. When she had asked him if he was serious about his feelings, it had hurt him a bit.
But as she explained why she had said it, he had to agree with her. He wasn’t the most reputable person in the world. His reputation was one of a real player.
Johnny Strom was no longer going to be that way though; he had decided that she was the one. He didn’t feel like sleeping, but knew he should.
“Maybe I’ll take her out and let her pick out the ring?” He said to himself.
However, that seemed so unromantic. No he would rather hope that he picked something she would love. He wanted to find a ring that fit her personality, and showed how much he loved her.
Johnny hadn’t told anyone yet, but he had been approached by a professional manager the other day. “Hey Johnny, you know we are really interested in having you join the team. So what do you think? We would draft you first and sign you to a nice contract.” The guy had told him.
He had his sights set on going to a warm location; the team that had contacted him was the San Diego Chargers. After talking to the guy he had done a bit of research on the area. It had seemed nice enough. Now though he had Carrie to consider too.
“That’s if she says yes though. What if she says no?” Fear flitted through his heart. Hell he didn’t want to lose her when he had just gotten her.
Johnny tried to think of the perfect way to present it all to her. He stood in front of his mirror and tried it a few times. “Look Carrie, I know we only just really started dating. But I feel like I’ve been with you for years now. I feel so natural around you, like I can be myself. Will you marry me?”
He shook his head that sounded so corny. No he wanted to sweep her off of her feet. He wanted to make it impossible for her to say no.
Finally falling into the bed he slept for a bit, and got up as soon as the stores would be open. He had a plan for the day and didn’t want to be side tracked.
Johnny made his way downtown and found a store. He went inside and pick a ring out, one he thought she would love. “That’s a perfect one.” Johnny told the clerk.
“It’s a nice choice. It offers simplicity, yet is classic and beautiful at the same time.” The clerk said as he rang up the purchase.
Johnny took the package and put it into his pocket. He wasn’t paying much attention as he walked out the door.
“Johnny, hey, how are you?” He heard a female voice call to him from behind.
He turned to see Patty walking up to him. She was doing her best I want you look and prancing his way. “I’m good Patty, but I’m a little busy right now.” He tried to turn and leave.
“Oh not so quick there cowboy, I think we have some score to settle still.” She walked up to him and rang a finger down his chest, stopping short of his belt buckle.
He moved away from her. “Look I’m not interested. I have a girl now. As a matter of fact, I’m asking her to marry me today.” He told Patty.
Patty’s face turned mean instantly. “You have a girl? Johnny Strom, the biggest male slut I’ve known. Right, who is the idiot who thinks you, will be faithful to her?” She demanded.
“I will be faithful to her.” He stated.
He noticed her face as she figured out who he was talking about, “Oh you and Carrie? No way, she’s a virgin. Oh I get it. You’re going to marry her so that she will be the little housewife. While you’re on the road doing whatever it is you can. Just look me up, I’ll be waiting.” She laughed and walked away.
Johnny wanted to call out and tell her no, it wasn’t true. But why waste his time with Patty, she was simply jealous. She had been trying to get to him for a long time now. He had slept with her a few times, but it had never meant anything.
Instead he went back to his room and made reservations for him and Carrie. Tonight he would take her to the fancy French restaurant in town and ask her to marry him.