-Chapter Forty Nine-

Ramon and Roy went to the mall a couple of hours ago but still haven't returned. 

I'm sure they are having so much fun together. They didn't want me to tagging along.

They claimed it's a boys' affair and that I was not welcome. Can you imagine! So sexist!

I am in the kitchen, making dinner. I hope by the time they are here, I will be done.

The doorbell rings.

That's odd.

I was not expecting anyone at this time.

I open the door, only to see Eric standing at the doorstep looking anxious and nervous. I welcome him and proceed to the kitchen where he follows me.

Eric, being the good guy, doesn't sit down. He helps with slicing the onions and the tomatoes. I can clearly see his hands are kind of shaky. 

"Eric, are you okay?" I ask him. 

"I am fine... Just a little anxious..." 

"Why?" 

He sighs and stops to look at me. 

"Because I want to propose to Karla..."