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"What was so important that we all had to come out together tonight?" Matt asked, as we sat down at our usual table at Josie's. I smiled as Karen joined us, drinks in hand.
"Yeah, what's the deal?" She asked, returning the smile as she handed me my beer. I took a swig of my beer as I jammed my hand in the pockets of my khaki's and fingered the velvet box that was homed there.
"I've got some big news." I murmured, smirking at my friends as they raised their eyebrows.
"Spill, Nelson." Karen said, poking me in the shoulder.
"As you know, (name) and I have getting very serious." I started, pausing as I remembered the first time I saw her. It had been right her at the very table.
*flashback*
"Karen, I don't need you to set me up on a date." I complained, brushing past her at the office. Sadly, since the place was that big I couldn't hid from her for very long.
"Come on, Fog. I know that Marci hurt you, but (name) is great. She cute and she's funny. I promise you'll love her. Just give her a chance. She's finally ready to date after getting over a bad break up. She's in the same boat as you." Karen pleaded cornering me.
"Matt, help me out here?" I begged, trying skirt around Karen, small but surprisingly sturdy frame.
"Sorry, Foggy. I'm on Karen's side. I think you should go out with (name)." He said, smirking as I frowned.
"Et tu, Matthew." I murmured, with mock hurt. He just smiled and shook his head. They both looked at me, arms crossed and looks disapproving. I finally caved under their gazes.
"Fine, I'll go out with her. But stop looking at me like that." I muttered, dropping the files on my desk.
"Yes, I'll text her and tell you'll meet her for drinks tonight." Karen said, whipping out her phone. Matt just patted me on the back and gave me a soft smile.
"I have a feeling you won't regret this." He murmured, encouragingly.
"Thanks Matt." I replied, trying not to panic about tonight.
That night I sat at my usually table sipping a beer. Waiting for the girl in the yellow dress like Karen told me. I heard the bell over the door jingle and looked up to see and beautiful girl in yellow dress. She was short and soft looking with big (e/c) eyes. She looked around and smiled when she saw me. I returned the smile as she gave a shy wave before making her way over to me.
"You must be Foggy. I'm (name), Karen told me a lot about you." She said, shaking my hand. I smiled, heart racing.
"It's nice to meet you. I'm sorry to say that I probably haven't heard as much about you as you've heard about me." I said, reluctantly letting go of her soft hand. She smiled and slide into the seat across from me.
"Well, what did she tell you about me?" She asked, leaning on her hand and looking at me with her big eyes.
"She said you were funny and cute. That's about it." I said, scratching the back of my head.
"She's not wrong." She chuckled, as tucking a piece of hair behind her ear.
"She was definitely not. Say, can I get you a drink?" I asked, blushing profusely. She nodded as I waved Josie over.
"What are you drinking?" Josie asked, gruffly.
"Two beers." I replied, looking at her for confirmation. She smiled and turned to Josie.
"Bring us a couple of tequila shots too." She added, staring me down. I smirked at her.
"A girl after my own heart." I said, eyebrows raised. She smiled back at me and I was gone.
*end flashback*
"You're getting serious and?" Matt said, smirking at me.
"And I'm going to ask her to marry me." I replied, casually.
"Foggy that's fantastic!" Karen squealed, kissing me on the cheek.
"Watch it, Karen. I'm a taken man." I teased, as Matt shook my hand.
"Congrats, Foggy. I told you wouldn't regret that first date." Matt murmured, beaming from ear to ear.
"I know, Matt." I said, pulling him for a hug. Karen joined in. When we let go of each other.
"So show me the ring." Karen said, making grabby hands.
"Give me a second." I said, pulling the box from my pocket. She gasped as she inspected it.
"She's going to love it." She said, tearing up a bit.
"You think?" I asked, taking it back and tucking safely into my pocket.
"I know." She replied, smiling.
"Great. Well she's waiting for me. We've got reservations at the new Italian place. I call you guys with good news, hopefully." I said, smiling nervously.
"Gonna be honest. Never thought I see the day that Foggy Nelson would be settling down." Josie said, bringing a round of shots over.
"Thank Josie." I teased, holding up shot with Karen, Matt and Josie.
"To the Death of A Bachelor!" Josie said, smiling.
"To the Death of A Bachelor!" We replied, in unison before throwing back our shots. I swallowed the burning liquid and slammed my glass down on the bar.
"I gotta run. Wish me Luck!" I said, tossing a few bills on the bar and rushing out the door.