Andy had invited Lucia to what he called a family reunion, though she had no inkling of his real plan. As they drove, he deliberately slowed the car, pretending to be engine trouble while checking his phone for the confirmation text: everything was ready.At the restaurant, a waiter led them toward the darkened patio."Andy, why is it so dark out here?" Lucia whispered, squeezing his hand."Don't worry, I'm right beside you," he reassured her.The moment they stepped onto the patio, thousands of tiny lights illuminated the space, revealing red roses on every table. Beyond the patio, the beach stretched out, centered by a large bonfire glowing against the night.Lucia turned in wonder and found Andy kneeling before her. Her hands flew to her face in shock."Lucia, I've loved you since the moment you yelled at me for bumping into you," he said, his voice steady despite his nerves.A laugh escaped her. "Will you marry me?" he asked."Yes," she whispered, and suddenly confetti rained down
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