"Say yes!"

"Marry him!"

"Come on, Elaine! Say yes!"

The crowd joined Alice in their chants.

I got off the bike and stood in front of him. "What if I say no?"

The chanting stopped dead. Even Alice looked stunned. "Elaine..."

Ashton didn't even blink. "If you say no, it just means you need more time. I'll wait," he said quietly, starting to stand up, thinking I was turning him down.

But I grabbed his hand. "Mr. ...