She rolls her eyes. “You guys are so boring.”

We’re. I like it.

Contemplating what number of days he’s gone a 12 months whereas I’m working in New York Metropolis, I make the most of each single one I get to spend with him.

We’re ushered previous safety and go a gap between two heavy-draped black curtains. The lead singer is already gone, however the two different band members welcome us. “Nice race, man,” one says, slapping his hand into Money’s. “Congrats on third.”

“Thanks. It’s good to be again on that podium once more.” Money provides, “Killer present.” Turning to me, he smiles. “That is Marina Westcott.”

“Yeah, I do know. I, uh, could be a fan.”

I snort. “I respect it. I cherished your efficiency.”

Some moments really feel intimate, an area in time that solely two individuals share that nobody else ought to bear witness. It’s theirs alone. That’s this second. I see it as quickly as he lays eyes on Poppy, and he or she sees him.

“Laird Faris,” he says, holding out his hand.

When hers connects, it’s electrical. “Poppy Stanfield. Good to fulfill you.”

That’s our cue to depart.

Pulling Money by the hand, I slip us again by way of the curtains and down the steps previous safety.

Money says, “Guess she has plans tonight in spite of everything.”

“So it appears.” I grin, my happiness extending to my pal. I’ve met all her boyfriends, and I by no means noticed her come alive like she did for him.

Smiling all the best way again to the resort, I can’t await the airplane experience again to New York to get all the small print. “They seemed good collectively, don’t you suppose?”

Money chuckles. “Positive,” he replies, humoring me. “They make fairly the couple.”

However that’s what we do. We compromise.

We humor.

We help one another.

We love endlessly.

I lean my head on his shoulder, letting myself really feel the larger feelings coming over me these days. I like him and need a lot extra with him, so I whisper, “I wish to get married.”

He shuffles, cautious to not disturb our positions. With one arm round me, a kiss is positioned on my head whereas his different comes into focus in entrance of me. Extra particularly, his hand and the ring he’s holding between his fingers. I don’t transfer, not a muscle. I don’t even know if I’m respiration as I stare on the glowing diamonds. “I’ve been considering the identical factor.”

EPILOGUE

Money

“We now have a . . .” Marina pauses on the opposite finish of the decision.

I regulate the telephone to my ear, eyeing Duncan who’s silently asking me what’s fallacious. “What do now we have, babe?”

“A problem.”

Turning my again to her brothers who’re adjusting their fits, I whisper, “What sort of subject?”

“Are you able to come see me?”

“What about custom?”

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