Chapter 7: A Yes from Dorothy

The diner erupted in cheers and applause as Dorothy exclaimed, "Yes, yes, a million times yes!" Lucas slid the ring onto her finger, and they shared a tender kiss. The waitress, Sue, came over to congratulate them, beaming with happiness. "I'm so happy for you both!" she said, as she handed them a slice of cheesecake. Dorothy and Lucas were over the moon, basking in the joy and happiness of their engagement. They devoured the cheesecake, savoring every bite, as the diner's patrons cheered and whistled. The girls, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia, who had been waiting outside, rushed in to join the celebration. Rose was the first to hug Dorothy, tears of joy in her eyes. "I'm so happy for you, Dorothy!" she exclaimed. Blanche and Sophia followed, showering them with congratulations and well-wishes. The diner was filled with laughter and chatter as the friends celebrated the engagement. As they celebrated, Lucas and Dorothy couldn't stop staring at the ring. It was a beautiful diamond solitaire, and Dorothy felt like the luckiest woman alive. She had never imagined that she would find love again, but here she was, engaged to the man of her dreams. The girls spent the rest of the day celebrating with champagne and cheesecake. They laughed and joked, reliving the moment when Lucas proposed. Dorothy couldn't stop smiling, feeling like she was on cloud nine. As the day drew to a close, Lucas walked Dorothy home, his arm around her shoulders. They strolled through the quiet streets, enjoying the warm evening air. "I'm so happy, Lucas," Dorothy said, looking up at him. "Me too, my love," Lucas replied, squeezing her hand. "I promise to make you happy for the rest of your life." Dorothy smiled, feeling her heart full of love and joy. She knew that she had made the right decision, and she couldn't wait to spend the rest of her life with Lucas. As they approached Dorothy's house, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia were waiting outside, champagne glasses in hand. "Let's toast to the happy couple!" Rose exclaimed, as they all clinked glasses together. The evening ended with laughter and cheers, as the friends celebrated Dorothy's engagement. It was a night that none of them would ever forget, a night that would go down in history as one of the happiest nights of their lives. The next morning, Dorothy woke up feeling like a queen, the diamond ring on her finger sparkling in the sunlight. She couldn't stop smiling, thinking about the life she was going to build with Lucas. She knew that their love would last a lifetime, and she was grateful for every moment they spent together. Dorothy got out of bed, feeling like she was walking on air. She knew that she had found her soulmate in Lucas, and she was excited to start their new life together. The cheesecake, which had brought them together, was now a symbol of their love, a reminder of the happy memories they were going to create together.