“I have a game, Smarty. I’ll call you afterwards. I love you, too.”
Even though I still feel bad, I go to bed with a smile on my face, thinking of my Levi.
~
When Monday comes, I have been more prepared than ever before. Yesterday, I worked on my end of semester project. Plus, I didn’t miss Levi’s phone call. I walk into class with a different confidence than ever before.
Throughout my classes for the whole day, I’m able to answer all the questions and pay attention to every detail. I feel so proud of myself, I decide that I need a pick me up.
Me: Hey Twin wanna grab some lunch?
Trevor: Be at the diner in about thirty
I haven’t spent much time with Trevor, and I’m hoping to change that. I head to the campus diner and wait for him.
“Hey, what do I owe for the honor of having lunch with you?” Trevor sits across from me.
“I miss my Twin.” I shrug.
“You do realize that you haven’t been to any of my games. Hell, Marley makes it to all my home games and she doesn’t even go here.” I can hear hurt from his tone. I’ve always been Trevor’s number one fan, but I’m slacking in that department.
“Well, I’ve been down because Levi’s gone. But I talked to Mom, and I feel better. Things will be different.” I reach over and pat his hand.
“It better because Marley doesn’t cheer me on as well as you,” he jokes.
I laugh out loud. “I’ll be there tomorrow, promise.”
Trevor nods with a grin on his face. The waitress takes our order. We begin talking about school, projects, and hockey. Trevor is excited that he might go back to Charlotte again. He is hoping that when his season is over at school, they might call him down. The AHL has been keeping a close eye on him. I’m so proud of him. Just like Levi, Trevor is meant for the NHL.
“I was actually going to discuss something with you, but I wasn’t sure if you could keep a secret from Marley?” I watch Trevor look uncomfortable as
he debates on telling me something.
“Trevor, what’s wrong? You know I’m here for you.” I’m concerned that there is a serious problem with Trevor.
“Do you ever think of your…future?” Trevor looks down at his plate of food, picking at it.
“Trev, you’re worrying me.” My brother doesn’t talk about stuff like this.
“I’m serious. Do you think about the future?” He looks up at me.
“Well, yeah, of course I do. But what does this have to do with you or Marley for that matter?”
“I’m in love with Marley.” He sighs dramatically.
“I’m aware of that.” I giggle at him.
“When you moved in with Levi, it really got me thinking, a lot. But I don’t know what Marley would say.”
“You want to move in with Marley?” Wow, I never thought that my brother would be in such a serious relationship.
“Um, well, more than that.”
“I don’t understand.” I’m confused. If he doesn’t want to move in with her, then what is there?
“I need you to go with me into the city and help me ring shop,” he blurts out.
“Rings? For wha…oh my God.” It hits me like a brick wall. He’s going to ask Marley to marry him.