”I know you’re a big girl, but I worry about you.”

”I know you do and you can stop.”

”Never. You’re my best friend.” I smiled and she returned one just the same.

”I know what ya mean. I used to worry about you all the time and now…now I have a lot more free time,” she let out a soft chuckle. ”I am so freaking happy for you Lauren. I’m surprised you two aren’t engaged yet. I know you don’t think of such things, but I’m sure she’s dying to ask.”

”Actually…” I turned to face her. ”I have been thinking about it.”

”Oh my god! Really?” She quickly covered her mouth to hush her excitement.

I nodded. ”I was tempted to ask her last weekend. I was at the jewelry store looking at rings…” My eyes followed Bo’s every move as if hypnotized.

”And? Why didn’t you? I mean, come on. You two are perfect.”

”I didn’t want it to overshadow this night. Its supposed to be about the charity and if we showed up with an engagement ring, that’s all anyone would’ve been talking about.” That wouldn’t have been fair to the charity and in truth, when I thought about it, I wasn’t quite ready yet. I wanted it to be perfect and special and I hadn’t found that idea yet.

”True. So when then?”

”Soon. I don’t know yet, but soon. Mums the word.”

Bo approached us with our clutches and jackets in hand signaling that we were ready to head back to the comfort of being alone. It wasn’t that we hated events, we actually enjoyed them, but we enjoyed vegging out in private far more.

”Got it,” Mandy whispered.

”Hey there.” She helped me into my coat while smiling at Mandy. ”Thank you for coming Mandy. I hope you had a great time.”

”I had an amazing time. Thank so much for having me and I am happy help out more in the future.”

”Great to hear it. I spoke to Charlie and she said the same, so I look forward to setting that up. We will be in town until tomorrow evening if you’d like to come out to the estate. I’m sure Kierstyn would be happy to see you again.” Bo winked and her face scrunched up in a teasing grin.