“I… don’t know what to say.” I’ve by no means been given a present of this magnitude, and I do not even know what the suitable response is.

“You do not have to say something.” Clifton smiles gently. “About that at the very least. I do have one thing else to speak to you about.”

On condition that my complete world has turned the other way up from the very last thing we talked about, I am undecided I can deal with one thing else. I watch Clifton gesture towards the final bouquet of flowers he introduced in. He’d positioned them on the espresso desk instantly in entrance of us.

“You did not learn the cardboard,” he says, sounding playfully harm and probably offended.

Watching him out of the nook of my eyes, I attain out and choose up the heavy card. They do not look like phrases on this one, however I flip it over to see what’s weighing it down.

On the opposite aspect is a rose gold ring with an enormous stone. Steel flower petals encompass the stone, making it appear like an attractive flower and my jaw drops. It’s essentially the most stunning ring I’ve ever seen.

Clifton stands up and pulls me right into a hug, talking softly into my ear. “Emma, I really like you. I do know that if I don’t attempt to make amends and ask you to spend your life with me, I’ll ceaselessly remorse that. So I’m asking you – and if the reply is not any, I deserve that for a way a lot I’ve harm you. However will you marry me?”

I pull again to look him within the eyes, apprehensive he’s joking or messing with me or that that is some type of prank. However he seems to be critical and real and possibly just a little bit afraid.

Standing in my residence surrounded by flowers, I understand that the person that I really like simply requested me to marry him.

I look down on the ring.

He continues talking. “I wish to spend the remainder of my life with you. I wish to develop outdated with you. I wish to be with you till my final heartbeat, my final breath. You make me glad.”

Feelings crash over me, disbelief, pleasure, pleasure, worry, and overwhelmingly, love. I really like this man, and I wish to spend ceaselessly with him. Not due to the agency, or due to the flowers. As a result of this man is the kindest, most annoying legal I’ve ever met. However he’s my legal.

“I’ll marry you on one situation,” I say softly.

I sense the lawyer in him perk up and begin listening fastidiously as he nods.

“I don’t ever wish to must bail you out once more.”

He nods his head. “Famous. If I’m arrested, name dad. Received it.”

I can’t maintain again fun as he pulls me nearer and presses his lips to mine.

Epilogue

Emma

EIGHT YEARS LATER

I watch our second baby, Anton – affectionately nicknamed Ant – as his chubby little fists tear into his smash cake. He’s one yr outdated as we speak – the place does the time go?

I blink again tears as Clifton’s gaze locks on mine. I see the concern there, and the love.

Our first born, Ant’s older sister, walks as much as him in her fairly blue gown that matches his cake – I swear it’s a coincidence, everybody on this home loves blue – and tells him he’s such a large number.

She’s solely three, however my goodness she is sassy. Clifton swears she will get it from me. I feel she will get it from him.

We’ve had eight years of pure happiness, love, and journey. The final three years have been filled with marvel and gratitude, sleepless nights, and diaper modifications, child giggles, and snuggles.

I really like each of our infants a lot, and I really like the person that I married. He’s superb in each potential manner, from late evening child feedings and modifications to foot rubs, baths, and relaxation.

And now, we’re throwing a giant occasion to have a good time our baby. There’s pizza, snacks, each type of juice possible, to not point out all of the decorations like balloons banners, and streamers. Clifton stayed up late final evening with me, wrapping presents and making ready the home for visitors and little Ant’s massive day. However at the same time as glad as I’m, I’m unhappy my child isn’t a child anymore.

Ant beams at his sister, exhibiting her an enormous toothy grin coated in chocolate cake and blue frosting. Collectively, Clifton and I’ve carried out all the pieces we will to make today particular for him.

However at the same time as my coronary heart breaks just a little bit as a result of my child’s rising up, I am additionally the happiest lady. I’ve all the pieces I might have hoped for. An exquisite husband, two stunning kids, a profitable profession, a stunning residence, a supportive community, and good buddies. I’ve the right life.

He catches my gaze once more, then cuts by the gang to come back to my aspect. “Are you okay?” he asks in a low voice that’s simply supposed for us to listen to. The low, throaty growl jogs my memory of all of the bodily guarantees he’s made – and stored – over time. And abruptly, I would like him proper right here, proper now.

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