Chapter 102: The Surprise Proposal

The morning air was crisp as Jason and I sat on the porch, sipping our coffee and enjoying a rare moment of quiet. Life had been a whirlwind lately, but we cherished these peaceful moments together. The tranquility was soon interrupted by the sound of my phone buzzing on the table. It was Mike. "Hey, Mike," I answered, curious about his early morning call. "What's up?" "Lily, I've got something big planned," he said, his voice brimming with excitement. "I want to propose to Rachel, and I need Jason's help to make it perfect." My heart soared with happiness for our friends. "That's amazing, Mike! What do you need us to do?" "Well," Mike began, "I'm thinking of a grand surprise proposal, something she'll never forget. I was hoping you both could help me set it up and keep Rachel distracted until everything is ready." I glanced at Jason, who had been listening intently. He nodded, a grin spreading across his face. "Count us in, Mike. What do you have in mind?" Mike outlined his plan