Bryce and Jesse's teasing had Jason blushing and laughing all at once.
"Jason, you're such a charmer with Estrella at home. Don't be shy now!" Kristin chimed in, spilling the beans on Jason's affectionate side to everyone's delight.
"Mr. Jason, a charmer?"
"Jason, sweet? I gotta see this."
"My brother, sweet? Show us, I'm dying to know…"
Everyone joined in the teasing, even Jason's cousin demanded a demonstration of his playful affection.
Caught between chuckles and a bit of embarrassment, Jason turned to Kristin, "Mom, when have I ever been anything but myself? Don't make stuff up."
"Jason, I've seen you sweet talk Estrella at home. Don't be coy!" Autumn added, fanning the flames.
With a sigh, Jason shot a look at Estrella, who sat lounging like royalty, thoroughly entertained, with Sandy giving her a shoulder rub.
Memories of their journey together, from dating to marriage, filled Jason's mind, each one making his smile broader and his feelings for Estrella deeper.
The room buzzed with laughter and chatter, but Jason only had eyes for Estrella.
He owed her a grand gesture of love, a wedding to remember.
"Jason, how do you sweet talk? Show me, so I know what to look for in a boyfriend."
"Who would've thought, our tough Jason has a soft side?"
The echoes of laughter and teasing filled the air, but Jason's thoughts were only on Estrella.
His cousin slyly asked Isaac, "Isaac, what does daddy say to mommy at home?"
Isaac, with wide innocent eyes, mimicked Jason's tender words to Estrella, sending everyone into fits of laughter.
"Bro, you're full of surprises, Jason."
"Jason, you've got a way with words!"
Jesse and Sandy laughed so hard they could barely stand, never imagining Jason had this tender side.
Estrella's gaze was drawn to the side, where the dark LED screen suddenly blazed to life.
Every billboard and skyscraper around her simultaneously flashed with her image and name.
**"Estrella, will you marry me?"**
**"Estrella, I love you!"**
In mere seconds, the previously calm night erupted into a dazzling display, even more spectacular and eye-catching than before.
Seeing her face and those heart-melting words plastered across all of Ravenwood, Estrella couldn't help but rise from her seat, her hands gripping the armrests.
At this moment, everywhere she looked in Ravenwood was a testament to her and Jason's love.
From afar to nearby, every tower, every massive screen bore her image. There were pictures from her childhood, her elementary school days, her middle and high school years, and her college days. Images of her in debate competitions, even a cheeky snapshot of her climbing over a fence to skip school.
For a brief moment, the night shone brighter than day, every corner bathed in romance.

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