With the monotonous drone of the engine, she felt herself drifting off to sleep. Glancing through the window for a moment, she blinked, unable to see a thing. It was dark, but they were somewhere in the midst of clouds anyway. She stifled a yawn with her hand and turned to look at Niels. He'd already dozed off, an earbud of his iPod dangling from one ear. She giggled softly, gently reaching across him to remove the other earbud.
She took the moment to admire his handsome face. Fighting the temptation to caress his cheek, she rolled the hedphones around his iPod and turned it off before slipping it into their carry on. A content sigh left her lips as she wrapped an arm around him, her head finding rest against his strong shoulder. Soon, they would be in Antalya with the rest of the family. A smile blossomed on her face, her eyes automatically shifting to catch the diamond that shimmered on her ring finger. It still didn't cease to amaze her... she was really engaged. And tomorrow, they would be officially announcing it in front of everyone. Another smile. She seemed unable to hold them back lately. Quite frankly, her cheeks were getting sorer, and she couldn't care less. With a soft chuckle, she closed her eyes and after a while, drifted off to sleep, dreaming of being reunited with her beloved family. It was a pleasant surprise--everyone had gotten along magnificently at the impromptu Christmas party. As dinner was served, close friends and family gathering around at the tables, it came time for them to make the big announcement. Amanda's cheeks reddened just from the mere act of standing before of everyone. She nuzzled closer to Niels side, gazing up at him. "You say it," she whispered. Niels, not being one to beat around the bush, chuckled and looked around before saying, "Amanda and I would like to tell you all that we're engaged... it's true." Everyone there was so happy for them. It was... a relief. And to see them all again... it certainly lifted her spirits. Now, they were back home in New York. Their apartment was just as they'd left it, thanks to the housekeeper. With a warm smile, Amanda handed Niels a mug of hot cocoa and sat beside him on the couch. "Merry Christmas, my handsome fiance," she whispered. "Merry Christmas, my beautiful fiancee." Amanda beamed, putting her feet up on the coffee table. It certainly was the perfect Christmas this year. She couldn't have wished for a better day.
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