Seeing that Jasmine took her time to respond to Josh, Mrs. Lowe said to Mrs. Sox, “Why isn’t Jasmine saying anything? Josh is such a good man. She won’t find another man like him. I wish I could say yes on her behalf.”

Shawn uttered, “She shouldn’t answer too quickly. She needs time to consider. It will seem like Jas is too eager if she gives an answer too soon.”

Jasmine was happy to give her hand in marriage. No longer playing it coy, she reached out to take the roses from Josh and loudly responded, “Yes, Josh. I’ll marry you.”

Josh was overjoyed.

He pulled out the engagement ring and took Jasmine’s hand to put the ring on her finger.

Jasmine pulled him up.

Josh put his arms around her, lowered his gaze to meet hers, and kissed her lips.

A thundering applause broke out.

Jasmine closed her eyes and indulged in the brief mingle of hot breaths before opening her eyes. She beamed as Josh held her.

“When did you start planning this?” she whispered while resting in his arm