Pushing me through the door, Miranda giggled as Ryan and Viv fell frontward on top of her. They all nearly came crashing to the ground. I hated these types of activities but did them to keep the playing field fair with Miranda. I participated in such things as these Escape Rooms and she accompanied me to Poetry readings at the Barista Parlor.
This one was set up in a Green House. We had to search for the code to unlock the door that led to an underground tunnel. The passage way would take us to the main house and from there we would find our way out via clues and videos.
I wondered how hard it could be as I typed in 4202, the number I quickly noticed on the potted plant. It didn’t work but, 3668 did! “Yay!” The group was happy and I was thrilled to please Miranda.
Entering the tunnel, the door slammed behind us. It was pitch black. We couldn’t see our own hands in front of us. I pulled out my Cell phone with the intent of using the flashlight to find the next door. Looking around the place, I realized there wasn’t any more.
Panicked, I tried to exit the way we came in – No luck! My friends – now in tears fought for any way to freedom. I stood behind them, holding my phone high above my head, giving them the sight they desperately needed.
I quieted them when I heard a voice come over the loud speaker. “There is no way of escape.” His words drawn out in horror. “You are now faced with the decision of a lifetime.” The room went silent, flood lights clicked on.
I reached deep into my pocket and fell down to one knee. I slipped the diamond on Miranda’s finger. “Marry me?” She smacked me across the face with her small hand before agreeing. The group cheered!
My Uncle Buddy opened the door and congratulated us. “Pays to have kinfolk out here in the country. I created this fake Escape Room all by myself. I bet You’ll never hear of another proposal story like this one.”
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