Chapter 24

There, I said it. Only took three tries. I opened the ring box and offered it to her. My heart was racing about as fast as a jet fighter flying. I felt dryness in my throat and mouth waiting for Amy’s answer.

Dar was really smiling now. If the corners of her mouth could go all the way around her head, then they would meet in the back of her head. Dar didn’t speak, in fact, she held her breath. Amy’s eyes were both wide and filled with tears. She had no clue I was going to ask that question. Still, there was an uncomfortable pause. My mind started racing. I started worrying about if she was to say no, what then?

“YES, YES, YES. David! Oh my God. I love you so much. I love this ring set.”

“When did you have time to go get this? I’ve had you in my arms for the past couple of days. And you, my dear friend Darleen, were you in on this?” Amy said excitedly.

Dar just shook her head no. She was still smiling. Without warning the clock alarm went off startling all three of us. Dar slid over and turned the alarm off.

I walked over to Amy. I stood her up and wrapped my arms around her tightly. Holding her in the strongest bear hug that I could produce. Amy felt all soft. I felt the drops of tears falling on my chest as we embraced.

“I never ... never ... never expected this. I love you so very, very much David. I will be a wonderful wife, a great Mother, a partner, a friend, and a passionate lover. We will make babies, as many as you want. By the way, how did you sneak out and get this ring?” Amy inquired.

“Well, I’ve had it for a while now. The ring set belonged to my Grandmother. When I got divorced my X sold her rings. My Mother gave me Grandma’s set for me to not lose hope or doubt that love would find me. These rings have been in my family for three generations and now you will wear them. If that is ok with you. If not, we can go see my friends Steve and Julie and get whatever ring set you want. I just want you to be happy. I want to also promise you that I will be a faithful husband, a hard worker, an involved Father, a friend, a partner, and I will make passionate love to you for as long as I physically can. I figure we should be able to be together for the rest of our lives.”

“David, I love these rings! They are you. They are your family lineage. I would be honored to wear them.” Amy said with tears in her eyes.

By now, even Darleen was all teary-eyed. I looked over at Darleen and saw her wiping tears off her cheek.

I lifted Amy’s head and kissed her more passionately that I had ever done before that moment. I whispered into Amy’s ear, “You know, we owe Dar huge for putting us together at that party.”