The Proposal

They had a tough day back home after the picnic. After Lilly had disappeared without a trace noone had any mood to continue the picnic. Bella was still weak and has not recovered completely.

There was heavy rain with wind thudding on the car window mercilessly. Bella was always frightened of the lightning. She could never prepare for it since she never hear the thunder striking. So the bright light that suddenly arose from the sky frightened her pacing up her heart rate. Mark was sitting near her and she could see from his dull aching expression that he was in pain. Bella still had that strong feeling that he liked that flower girl and she was really happy for him. The girl was adorable and she too seems to like him a lot. Bella was immersed in her own world of thoughts when suddenly she was shaken by Mark. She could see Susan keenly watching them from the front seat now fully turning towards them. George has also fixed his eyes on them through the mirror.