Chapter Five

While practicing on her new easel Alyssa gets a call from Cole asking her to meet him at the Art Gallery. Puzzled at the nervousness in his voice she rushes there to meet him. They start to view and discuss the paintings and sculptures. "Which piece is your favorite?" Cole asks. She thinks for a moment and then walks over to a hand sculpted globe. "This one. It's beautifully crafted and after seeing all the different places on the globe it makes you realize there are infinite possibilities. So many things to do and see." Cole grabs her hand and starts to kneel down on one knee. Confusion washes over Alyssa's face until she sees Cole take a small blue box out of his pocket. "See them with me. I want to marry you Alyssa. I know were young and we are fresh out of high school. I have no job and you've still a starving artist but I love you. Why should we wait another day when we know we're perfect for each other?" Alyssa is utterly shocked at first. "Yes!" exclaims Alyssa. "I want nothing more than to wake up in your arms for the rest of our lives."



Cole tells his family Alyssa accepted and his Father asks if he and Cole's brother, Harry can throw him a bachelor party. Cole agrees and the next night the party starts, complete with champagne and exotic dancers. "Congratulations man!" replies Cole's geeky brother Harry. "I never would have thought you would settle down so quickly." "If you know how I felt about her you wouldn't even have to ask. Maybe one day you'll experience it." Cole says. "What, and give up on my career? No thank you! There's too much to learn and not enough to time to learn it. There's no need to complicated things and add women." Cole just shakes his head and laughs. His brother was always more interested in school and books than girls. Maybe one day Harry will meet his perfect match like he has.



Across town Alyssa is having her own Bachelorette party. Kerrigan is stoked about the idea of her daughter getting married to Cole. It's a bit earlier than she likes but when love is the issue time is not a factor. "Thanks Mom for making the toast and helping me plan the wedding." "I couldn't have done it without you." says Alyssa. "It's no trouble at all. I'm glad you wanted my help for this big, important moment in your life." replies Kerrigan. "Of course I do Mom. You've been nothing but supportive of me in everything I've wanted to do. You're my rock and that won't ever change." Kerrigan gets a bit teary eyed at her daughters words. "I love you baby girl, don't ever forget that." said Kerrigan. "I won't. I love you too." replies Alyssa. Kerrigan grabs a bottle of champagne, pops the cork and aims it at Alyssa. "Now, let's get this party started!" yells Kerrigan.