I didn't know where to go or what to do. I was so confused, or maybe just really hurt. By now my tears had finally subsided, as I just sat at the beach with my knees to my chest letting waves brush against my feet. I was so heart-broken, how…why…are all the things that ran through my head until suddenly I heard someone come up behind me.
I jumped slightly and turned around. Seeing it was Nick I almost got up to leave, but instead I turned back to the setting sun.
"Uhh…Mandy, I think we need to talk," Nick said slightly hesitant. I just sat there, not saying a word waiting for Nicks apology, excuse, explanation, something. "Uh, Ok-ay, well you see, Jess was an old girlfriend, I'm not going to lie, but while you were gone, Brian wanted me to keep my mind off of you because I was so miserable. She was staying with me for a little while cause she was looking for an apartment, and well for that kiss you saw, it was our first, and our last! It meant absolutely nothing. But I can't loose you, I love you too much!"
I thought all my tears were gone, but as Nick started this heartfelt apology, a few tears gently fell down my cheek.
"Oh, Mandy please don't cry, I hate seeing you upset, and the worst thing is I caused it." He said turning to me and wiping a couple of tears away. I suddenly burst into tears and sought comfort and Nicks arms.
"Nick, I love you too, I'm sorry for all the things I said I didn't mean them, I promise," I said in between sobs.
"Shhh…Its okay…its okay," He said rocking me back and forth. After my tears were gone, Nick and I took a walk along the beach. "So, are you staying" Nick asked hopefully.
"Yes, if you'll let me have my room back."
"Well, actually I was thinking of something a little different."
"What," I asked confused. Nick suddenly stopped, grabbed both my hands and got down on one knee.
"Mandy, I know we haven't seen each other in awhile, and I know I made a wrong choice, but I know how I feel about you, and this time I wanna do this right. Mandy, will you marry me?"
I was left speechless, but I knew that I didn't want to loose Nick again, and even though he betrayed me, I can tell that he really loves me. "Yes!" I said quietly.
"WHAT…Did you say YES?"
I knodded my head, and Nick slipped the ring on my finger and picked me up and twirled me around.
And then as he carefully set me down, we shared our first kiss in a LONG time.