Jackie stares at himself in his bathroom mirror as he gently combs his long blonde hair and completes any final touches regarding his appearance before she gets here. The previous day he had planned for his beloved to come to his humble apartment. The telephone conversation was ordinary but none the less Jackie was over flowing with pure excitement as tonight would finally be the night. Before exiting the bathroom he stares at his reflection in the body mirror to his left. He dawned a black button up shirt that’s collar had red trimmings and jeans so faded they themselves almost appeared white. A smile spreads across his face, “I look fine.” He says brushing his bangs to the side and making his way to bedroom. Opening the drawer by his bed, his heart sinks, “Oh no..” He says to himself as his smile collapses, “Where is it?” His green eyes scan every possible inch of the drawer only to find a financial book, reading glasses and a key. His hand covers his mouth as he stands up shaking his head, he probably would have gone into a panic attack if he hadn’t looked at his bed, revealing it was on his pillow. A sigh of pure relief and joy escapes his lips as he retrieves the small, velvet black box. He opens it gently and stares at the diamond ring that took forever to buy with his meager salary. “It’s been an awful year but, soon baby.” He whispers as if talking to the ring itself, “Soon ill make you so happy.” He places it in his pocket and proceeds to his living room where he will wait. He calls his friend, “I think she is almost here.” He says, “Get ready, I’ll text you when its time.” He explains, “You got it.” Replies his best friend Darren. Now all that was left to do was maintain composure when she got there as to not blow his cover.