Her back leaned against the soft beige couch with her brown eyes fixed on the television screen playing an NFL game as the crowd cheered for the team, her face rested in her right palm. The serene silence and sound from the television filled the spacious room, surrounding the young woman were the four walls painted in a beige hue, these walls adorned small mirrors and
Her phone vibrated on the coffee table and her eyes settled upon it, receiving a text message from Sheduer that he was almost there at the hotel room.
Kiara sported a black knee-length dress that pooled around her figure, a layer of clear lip gloss adorned her lips and black stiletto heels adorned her feet and a Louis Vuitton purse wrapped around her shoulder, her hazel brown tresses swayed gracefully at her shoulders.
In the luxurious five-star hotel suite, Kiara settled comfortably onto the couch, eager to indulge in a well-deserved evening of television. Sheduer, her lifelong best friend, had generously arranged for their weekend getaway. She was relieved to have completed the demanding fall semester.
Meanwhile, Shedeur, the talented quarterback leading the Colorado Buffaloes, had just secured a remarkable victory in the most significant game of his career. As best friends since their earliest memories, they shared an unbreakable bond that had only strengthened over time.
Her attention was abruptly captured by a soft tap on the door, prompting her to rise gracefully from the plush couch.
She cautiously approached the peephole, catching a glimpse of Shedeur standing just beyond the threshold. He held a charming bouquet of flowers in his hand, he appeared both confident and eager. she swung open the door as he gracefully entered the room, closing it gently behind him.
They instinctively drew closer with their arms enveloping one another in a tender hug. The duo reluctantly released each other and Shedeur gave her a bouquet of vibrant crimson roses, "These are for you." he told her, their hue mirroring the passion that ignited between them.
"Thank you Sheduer, this is so sweet. So where are we going?" Kiara asked him, gently putting the bouquet of flowers in the pink vase.
"It's a surprise," he told her, smiling warmly as he shrugged his shoulders.
Kiara pursed her lips with a gentle head shake, "Why can't you just tell me? We've been best friends since we we're kids!" She exclaimed, rolling her eyes at him.
Sheduer opened the door for his best friend and allowed her to walk through the threshold as he trailed behind her and locked the door. The two of them ventured down the slender hallway and made their way to the elevator.
The two of them stepped into the elevator with the doors closing before them, the ding rang in their ears and the doors gradually opened.
Sheduer guided her gracefully towards the dining room, where a carefully set table awaited them, adorned with a pristine white cloth, food on porcelain plates and delicate rose petals carefully scattered on the floor with a band playing on the stage in front of them, the singer sang one of Kiara's favorite songs: SWV's You're Always On My Mind.
With a nervous smile playing on his lips, he mustered the courage to ask, "Will be my girlfriend?"
Kiara's eyes widened in surprise, her heart racing through her chest. She had never anticipated this moment, despite their close bond. Sheduer had always been a constant presence in her life, but the thought of taking their friendship to a romantic level had never crossed her mind.
These thoughts swirled in her mind, Kiara's gaze met Sheduer's earnest and hopeful eyes. The vulnerability in his expression tugged at her heartstrings, reminding her of the countless moments they had shared together. The laughter, the tears, the unwavering support—they had been through it all.
Taking a deep breath, Kiara mustered her own courage and replied, "Sheduer, you know how much you mean to me. Our friendship is one of the most important things in my life. I care about you deeply, and I can't imagine my life without you in it."
A flicker of relief washed over Sheduer's face as he listened intently to her words. Kiara continued, her voice filled with honesty and vulnerability,
"Yes, I will be your girlfriend." She replied, nodding at him.
The two of them leaned for a sweet kiss on the lips as he pulled out a chair for her, she lowered herself in the seat.
They settled into their candle-lit dinner, and they said their grace, In the weeks and months that followed, Kiara and Sheduer navigated the uncharted territory of their romantic relationship with care and open communication.
Their bond only grew stronger as they discovered new depths to their connection, supporting each other through their life.
