After Rayne sat down, Julian walked over to his bag and pulled out a small CD player boombox. As soon as he turned it on, the area was filled with soothing, ethereal music that matched the breathtaking views perfectly.
Rayne took advantage of the vibes to take out a bottle of very expensive wine that she had stored when visiting Lenny back at the port city.
As it was getting darker, she even took out a few candles to decorate the small table.
Julian walked over and sat beside her, looking out at the valley below them.
"This is very magical", said Rayne.
It was just as breathtaking as the last time he brought her here.
"I'm glad you like it", smiled Julian.
The CD player skipped to the next song, and Julian stood up and reached his hands out toward Rayne.
"Care to dance?"
Rayne giggled and nodded, accepting his outstretched hands.
They followed the beat of the music to lightly dance as the sun began to set. Julian had his arms around her waist while her arms were around his neck. They swayed from side to side, gazing into each other's eyes.
Julian's heart raced as he looked at her. He remembered the times they had first laid eyes on her.
"What are you smiling about?" asked Rayne. She noticed how his mouth curved upwards as he looked at her.
"Oh, just remembering the time I first saw you in the forest clearing. You were showering outside and blissfully unaware that someone was watching you", he teased.
The tips of her ears turned red. She completely forgot that she was fully naked at that time.
"Then what does that make you? Hmm? Peeping at me secretly!" she teased back.
Julian let out a laugh, "You caught me. I have no excuses!"
They both laughed at each other as they continued to dance, only stopping when the song came to an end.
Julian held her by the waist as they watched the sun set in the distance. The sky was especially beautiful, colored with streaks of bright red, orange, pink, and yellow.
Rayne was mesmerized by the colors and didn't notice as Julian gently pulled away and got down on one knee.
"Rayne, from the moment I met you, it felt as if I had finally found my missing piece. You were like a bright ray of sunshine that pierced my cold and dull life.
You are my best friend, my greatest love, and my home.
Will you marry me?"
Tears flowed down Rayne's face as intense emotions flowed through her.
"Yes", she cried, nodding her head.
Julian held the small velvet box, opening it to reveal the most beautiful ring she had ever seen. It had a massive, oval-cut diamond that sparkled brightly.
He took her by the hand and slipped the ring on her ring finger. He was slightly nervous that the ring wouldn't fit, but whether by fate or coincidence, it went on like a glove.
As soon as he stood up, she leaped into his arms, embracing the man she would soon call husband.
"I love you, Rayne", he said gently.
Tears were streaming down his face while his heart pounded with joy. The beautiful, kind, and loving woman in front of him agreed to spend the rest of her life with him.
They stood at the top of the mountain, embracing as the sun continued to set. The boombox played soft and romantic music, making the moment even more perfect.
Julian pulled away after a few minutes and wiped his eyes.
"Would you care to dance, dear wife?"
Rayne sniffled and nodded, "I would love to, dear husband".
They both smiled at each other as they referred to each other by their new titles. Julian reached out and held Rayne by the waist while his other hand held hers.
They began to dance, stepping in small, circular movements, only stopping when the sun fully set.
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Julian lifted Rayne into his arms and carried her inside the RV. He placed her down on the bed and began to kiss her on the mouth and neck.
The bedroom of the RV was quickly filled with the sounds of moans and kissing.
Julian was the first to take his shirt off, exposing his muscular upper body.
Rayne ran her hands down his chest as he leaned over her, feeling every groove of his six-pack with her fingertips.
Her light touches ignited a fire inside of him, causing him to darken his eyes.
He bent down and kissed her while his hands reached around to unzip her dress. Rayne felt his movements and shifted her body to help him.
Julian lifted the dress over her, taking it off her body. As soon as it was off, he marveled at her beautiful body.
"You're so beautiful", he whispered before diving in to kiss her once more.
The initial spark turned into a full-blown electric storm as their bodies collided. Julian couldn't help himself and explored her body with his hands as his lips locked onto hers.
"Ah, Julian!" moaned Rayne. Her head tilted back on its own as her body squirmed each time he massaged a new part of her chest.
Julian didn't let her pull away, crashing his lips on her neck.
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