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the universe knew John was going to propose ahead of time and decided to give him the perfect backdrop."
    "It sounds beautiful," Audrey said. 
    "Oh, we're just getting started.  So as I'm completely transfixed by this jaw dropping scenery in front of me, John meanwhile can't take his eyes off of me.  So I ask him what's on his mind.  He says, the future.  How he wants it to be with me.  How he wants to build a life together.  How he couldn't imagine a better person to give his heart to.  How he wants me to not just be his other half, but his better half," Elizabeth explained. 
    "It's a shame he doesn't know how to sweep a woman off of her feet," Audrey joked. 
    "I know, right?  But he's not done.  Just as I'm turning into putty in his hands, he smiles wide and pops the question," Elizabeth replied.
    "It's like something out of a fairy tale," Audrey said. 
    "Only better," Elizabeth replied. 
    "I didn't know there was anything better than a fairy tale," Audrey said.
    "Wait until one comes true on you and you'll know exactly what I'm talking about," Elizabeth insisted. 
    "I don't know if that will ever happen.  The problem with some girls having all the luck is there's none left around for the rest of us," Audrey joked. 
    Elizabeth stared into her sisters eyes.  "Your time will come."
    "Well your time is here now.  Let's not spoil it by talking about me," Audrey urged.  "I'm so happy for you."
    "It's still so hard to believe," Elizabeth said.  "But one thing is for sure.  This is a day I'll never forget."
     
    Chapter Eight
     
    While other people were living fairy tale lives, all Audrey had were the fantasies in her mind to comfort her.  But upon finding out that the Luau Love Surfer Romance series would soon have a new book out, her imagination caught fire.  At least she'd have her fictional romance to fawn over until the real romance came to her life.  If--it came to her life.  Audrey didn't want to think about that anymore.  She'd already spent too many nights entertaining that thought. 
    Instead Audrey focused her attention squarely on book two of her favorite Hawaiian Romance series.  When the book arrived at the store, Audrey was desperate to start digging into the story.  The first few pages certainly didn't disappoint.  The sand, sun, and surfers were all back from the first book, as was the heart stopping leading man of the series.  Audrey was enthralled all over again and could have read the whole thing while standing in the bookstore.  But Audrey had to get back to the ballpark.  Her lunch break was almost over. 
    As Audrey parked in the lot at the ballpark, she sprinted back towards her office, fearing that she'd get barked at for coming back late from her lunch.  With all her rushing though, Audrey ended up bumping into a man on her way back into the ballpark.  As Audrey ran into the man, her book fell to the ground. 
    Peter Short, the man she ran into, then bent over, and picked up the book.  Audrey was so embarrassed, and not just because she'd just run into a guy.  Peter didn't just pick up the book, he was staring at the cover. 
    Audrey meanwhile couldn't help but notice Peter's equipment bag.  It was funny, Peter had rugged good looks, short brown hair, a tall strong body, and a warm gentle face.  He had the look of a baseball player for sure.  But Audrey knew everyone on the team, and she'd never seen Peter before until now. 
    Audrey didn't know where Peter had come from, but seeing how hunky he was, she sure wasn't about to let the chance to talk to him pass her by.  Normally Audrey was the downright chatty, but things were different this time.  Audrey tugged on her blue dress without even realizing it, wanting subconsciously to look her best for Peter.  She ran her hands through her hair quickly, then took a deep breath while she thought about what she wanted to say.
    Audrey couldn't believe she was putting so much fuss into starting a simple conversation.