Two Years… I can't believe it's been two years. Martin says aloud to himself.

He still couldn't believe that as of today it was their two-year anniversary. It seemed like only yesterday that he had just taken Ruthie on their first date. That evening the two of them officially started dating.

Now 21 yrs old and a junior in college and Ruthie is 19 and is a freshman in college.

Ruthie's Dorm

Ruthie Camden was currently asleep on her bed with her textbook lying next to her. She had been up most of the night working diligently on her homework.

Beep Beep Beep Beep

Ruthie's alarm blared until she finally started to regain consciousness

No...please don't tell me it's time to get up. Ruthie thought to herself as she reached over and slapped her alarm clock button.

Getting out of bed and stretching, Ruthie walked over to her bathroom and splashed some water on her face. She stood there until her eyes focused and she started to think coherently.

Waddling out of her bathroom, her head hunched down, Ruthie took a moment to look at her calendar.

"OHHH MY GOD!" Ruthie yelled aloud realizing exactly what day it was.

"Today is our anniversary! I completely forgot that it was today. I have to get dressed, do my hair, and I have to get Martin a gift." Ruthie panicked.

Ruthie ran to her closet, grabbed her towel and robe then proceeded to darted for the shower. Fifteen minutes later Ruthie emerged from her shower in a blue robe and a towel around her head.

"I can't believe I forgot what today was. What a great girlfriend I am forgetting my anniversary. It's not that I forgot... but I have been so busy with school and...Uhhhhhhhhhhh" Ruthie yelled into the quiet dorm.

Great...My door mates must think I'm insane. God I feel so horrible. Ruthie thought and buried her face in her pillow.

Ruthie went to her closet and quickly picked out a pair of dark jeans, black tank top, and a light grayish blue sweater jacket with black high boots. Her hair was up in a bun with her bangs in front of her face. Looking into her mirror Ruthie smiled and nodded to her self perfect. With that Ruthie grabbed her keys and left her dorm to go find Martin a gift.

Martin's Dorm

Martin was in his room thinking about Ruthie. After weeks of waiting, their anniversary was finally here along with the moment of truth. Reaching over to his night stand Martin opened the draw and pulled out a small black velvet box. Martin stroked some dust off of the velvet then carefully opened the box. It made that squeak that all jewelry seemed to make upon opening. There shining brightly inside the box was his mother's wedding ring. Looking down at the gold band with a very sizable diamond in it, Martin couldn't help but remember the day that it came into his possession.

Flashback

"Martin I want you to have this." Elizabeth stated as she handed her only son a small velvet box.

Even for being so young Martin knew what it was. He looked at his mother with uncertainty. "Mom why are you giving me your wedding ring?" 12 yr old Martin asked.

"Because I want you to have it so that when you get older and you find the love of your life that you can give this to her." Elizabeth stated.

"Why mom? You're going to get better." Martin declared. He didn't want to believe that his mother would not be with him soon. "Can't you give it to me when I meet her?" Martin inquired.

"You know I will always be with you Martin. Just promise me that when you find that girl you will give her my ring." She implored.

"I wish I could Martin. Oh how I wish I could. But you know I will always be with you. Just promise me that when you find that special girl you will give her my ring." She implored.

"I promise mom...I promise." Martin responded.

End of flashback

His mother's words echoed through his mind as he held the box and stared at her ring.

"I can't think of anyone else that deserves to wear this ring." Martin stated to himself. "But should I do it today?" Martin pondered to himself.

They had been together for two years, why shouldn't he propose? He had thought about how he wanted to do it so many times. Maybe on Christmas, or even her birthday. He even thought of hiding the ring in an Easter egg and sending Ruthie on an a egg hunt. But that didn't seem too romantic.

Should I do it today...or wait? God please give me a sign...anything! Martin contemplated to himself in frustration.

Martin decided to watch some TV to take his mind off of things and calm his nerves.

He closed the ring box, returned the ring to its spot and then proceeds to flop on his bed. Martin picked up the remote and could not believe what popped on to the television screen.

"Ask and you shall receive." Martin declared as the opening credits for My Best Friends Wedding was staring him right in the face.

That's it! This is God's way of saying today is the day to propose. Thank you. Martin thought to himself as he jumped off the couch in excitement. Mimicking his soon to be father-in-law (hopefully) Martin looked up and just said, "Thank you."

Meanwhile

At that very moment down town Ruthie Camden was at the mall searching for the perfect gift for Martin. She had no idea what to get him. Even though the two of them had dated for two years, lived under the very same roof for two years, and they have been friends even longer, she still had no idea what to get him.

It was hard shopping for Martin because he was a guy, and he already had everything. Ruthie hated shopping for her boyfriend because he never really wanted anything and if he did he usually got it before she could even think about trying to get it for him. She was pondering as she walked past the sports store. She suddenly came to a grinding halt as it hit her… A bat! I can get Martin a black bat with his name engraved in blue on it. I saw something like it before. Hopefully I can get it finished in time for our date tonight.

Ruthie walked into the store and went straight to the counter.

"Hi do you engrave names into bats here?" Ruthie asked.

"Yes we do miss. Would you like to have one made up?" The clerk responded back.

"Yes I would. You see today is my anniversary and I want to get my boyfriend something special." Ruthie declared.

The man at the front desk simply smiled. "What kind of bat would you like to have inscribed." Inquired the clerk.

"It has to be a good heavy bat...but not to heavy. Black with the name Martin inscribed in blue." Ruthie described.

The clerk went to the back room and came back with a black bat just as Ruthie described. "You're lucky. This is our last black bat and it's a really good bat. One of our best sellers. The total cost for having it inscribed will cost $300 dollars." He answered.

Ruthie's face went from cheerful to gloomy in less then four seconds. There was no way she could spend that much money. "I don't think I can afford that." Ruthie announced.

The clerk looked at the expression on the poor girls face and thought about it. He then came to a quick decision.

"Listen how about you buy one of our catalogs and I'll let you have the bat inscribed for $180 dollars." The clerk could see how badly she wanted this. He knew what it was like to be young and in love.

"Oh no I couldn't." Ruthie cried.

"No please. You seem like a very nice young lady. Come back in an hour and I will have the bat ready for you." He insisted.

"Thank you so much. This truly means a lot to me." Ruthie paused. She felt tears in her eyes. The fact that he was doing this for her meant a lot. "I will be back in an hour. Thank you again." Ruthie said gratefully.

Walking out the store Ruthie couldn't help but smile. The day had started out bad but in the end turned out just great. I can't wait to see the look on Martin's face when he gets his new bat. Thought Ruthie.

Just as she reached her car door Ruthie's cell began to ring. Seeing that it was Martin Ruthie answered. "Happy Anniversary." Ruthie said in a giddy voice.

"Happy anniversary baby." Martin cooed. He loved calling her baby. It was his nickname for her.

"So what are you up to?" She asked curiously.

"I'm just relaxing. What about you...what are you up to?" Martin inquired.

"Nothing much...I was hoping that maybe we could have dinner later." Suggested Ruthie. While she couldn't wait to see Martin and give him his gift, what she really couldn't wait for was to have his arms around her.

I love how she always knows what I'm thinking. Martin thought. "You know I was going to ask you the same thing." Martin laughed. "How about you come over to my room tonight and I will make us dinner." Martin offered.

"You make us dinner...I thought you hated cooking?" She shot back at him in a playful tone.

"While that is usually true tonight is the exception. Why don't you come by around four o'clock?" Stated Martin who was as nervous as a kid in a spelling bee. If he blew his chance he might not get another one.

"That sounds perfect! That way I have time to find something special to wear. I love you and can't wait to see you later." Ruthie screamed without realizing it. She was just so happy.

"I love you too baby." Martin said in a low voice to contrast his excited girlfriend.

They hung up the phone and looked at their clocks.

Ok Martin's bat will be ready at one and from there I can go home and put on the new dress I bought just for tonight. Ruthie thought to herself.

Martin's heart was pounding as he thought of everything he needed to do before Ruthie arrived.

"OK… Ruthie arrives at four. That gives me four hours to get dressed, prepare dinner, and decided how I want to propose, not necessarily in that order Martin let out a sigh and began getting ready for the most important night of his life.

AN: Well here it is folks the sequel I promised you. I hope you all like. This is my first chapter and I hope it's good. I think it is. You're in for wild ride in this sequel. Stay tuned because it gets very interesting. So if you would like me to continue you have to review. No reviews no more chapters. So review like crazy...you guys are the best.