Chapter ten: Rings:
    2-D looked over at the rows of diamonds. They shined in the sunlight. The lead singer was at Aiko’s Jewels. It was the finest jewelry in Tokyo. Dazzling jewels at great prices. Robert sent 2-D here.
    The lead singer was planning to purpose to Reese. He had realized that he wanted to marry her. So 2-D asked Robert for help.
    The clerk came to the front. D didn’t look up. “Can I help you?” the clerk asked. The lead singer looked up. “Oh…. uh…. yeah. I’m looking for something pretty.” he said. “Oh. You’ve come to the right place.” the clerk said. Then she helped 2-D look through the rings. He got lost a few times by her Japanese language. In the end, 2-D got his and left satisfied.
    “Poochy!” Murdoc yelled. “What?!?” Dolly snapped. She hated it when he called her ‘poochy’. “You’ve seen dullard anywhere?” Murds asked. “Last I checked, he went to the jewelry store.” his lady answered. “What? Why the hell would he…?” Murdoc began to ask. Then he put two and two together. “He’s going to purpose, isn’t?” he asked. Dolly sat up and nodded. “Barbie’s gonna say yes too!” the bassist snorted. Dolly stared hard. “Nah-aw!” she said quickly. “What do you mean?” Murdoc asked.

    “Reese isn’t going to say yes.”

    “Oh and what do you mean?”

    “She’s got more sense than that.”

    “*Snort* No she doesn’t!”

    “How much?”

    “Hundred pound.”

    Murdoc grinned from ear to ear. “You’re on.” he said. “Good. Now let’s go find them.” said Doll. Then they got up and left.
At noon Reese came to the Red Bowl. 2-D said to meet him here. He said he had a surprise. “What could it be?” Reese thought. So she began looking around. At last, she found him. At the same, Dolly and Murdoc entered in quietly. They seated themselves in a booth near 2-D. “We’ll see who’s right.” Murds whispered. “Uh-huh.” said his lady.
    D looked up and saw his angel. Reese was as lovely as ever. He stood up as she walked to him. The couple hugged sweetly and then sat down.
    Lunch was great. The Asian cuisine was delis. Then came the moment of truth. “Reese.” said the lead singer. The angel looked up. “I have something to tell you.” D began. “Yes? What?” Reese asked. “Well…. I love you and we’ve been together. So I was wondering….” he said as he fumbled through his pockets. Reese was concerned. Then 2-D grabbed her hand. She was taken-aback. He looked her straight in the eye and asked: “Will you marry me?” Reese froze in shock. Murdoc and Dolly listened for the answer. “I can’t.” said Reese. 2-D looked as if he beaten up. “Why?” he asked. “I love you too. But I want to finish school first.” she said serenely. “I understand.” 2-D sighed. Dolly turned to Murdoc. “Pay up.” she said. Murds grumbled as he did.

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