All Chapters of Destined Twist Of Fate: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

LAYKENHaving spent the day walking the bustling city streets, our excitement was palpable. Throughout the day, I kept the ring in my pocket, unsure of when the perfect moment to propose would arise. The timing, however, never seemed quite right.As soon as her bare feet touched the cool water, a captivating transformation took place. A radiant smile graced her face, emanating warmth and peace. Her sparkling gray eyes reflected the full moon’s brilliance, twinkling with a touch of enchantment within them. Several emotions course through me. The tranquil lapping of the water against the shore echoed in my ears, heightening the anticipation. Time seemed to stand still as I realized that the moment had arrived - the perfect moment to slide the ring onto her finger, binding Harper and me together forever.As I reach into my shorts pocket and bring out the ring box, her eyes widen. I can’t help but smile down at her, gazing into her mesmerizing orbs. Her lips stretch into a broad smile spa

HARPER*After we finished eating lunch, Layken and I went to the stream chairs, which he had left the night before. The soothing babble of the stream and the sounds of nature all around us created a peaceful atmosphere. It wasn't long before I fell asleep. Some time later, Layken lifted me up into his arms and carried me inside. He settled me down on the couch and snuggled up behind me, holding me close. Layken’s peaceful snoring, lulled me back to sleep.I would never have thought that passionate sex would take so much out of your body, but it does. In a good way, though. I feel absolutely amazing in so many ways. Layken and I can't get enough of each other and have made love four times in less than twenty-four hours. I guess you could say five times if you count our little escapade in the bathtub twice because he took again once we had gotten under the spray of the shower. We couldn’t seem to get enough of each other, which was fine by me. Nothing compares to having Layken’s body fl

HARPERTenley grabs my hand. Her eyes widening in amazement as she brings it closer to examine the intricate details of the ring, her fingers tracing the delicate carvings. With a high-pitched shriek of excitement, punctuated by the joyful shrieks of birds, she exclaims, “You guys leave for just four days and come back engaged! Layken, I can’t believe you went ring shopping without me! I would have loved to have been there when you picked out this beautiful ring.” Her voice fills the air with a mix of joy and playfulness. She paused, her fingers tracing the cool, smooth surface of the ring, its intricate details catching the light. “Layken, you did so well,” she compliments, her voice laced with admiration.Leaning closer, her breath warm on his ear, she whispers, “When did it happen? How and where did he propose? It better have been romantic.” She asks, then waves her hand dismissively. “Nevermind tell me all about it in the car. It’s getting late, and everyone is waiting for us,” sh

LAYKENWe entered the cozy cabin and, after settling our overnight bags in our room, gazed out at the view from the bedroom window. After a few moments of peace we then made our way to the vast livingroom and sank into the plush cushions of the large sectional couch in the living room, settling in for the evening. Melissa’s thoughtful act of getting takeout before bringing us here had been the perfect act of kindness. We had eaten our pizza on the way back to the cabin, so there was no need to worry about making anything for dinner. With the late hour of nine o’clock, a quiet stillness settles in, making the prospect of a movie and then heading to bed appealing. I’m overwhelmed with worries and anxieties, so I can’t focus on a movie right now, though. Harper’s head settled comfortably on my lap as I ran my fingers through her hair, feeling the gentle waves. I take the remote from her hand and place it on the coffee table. “Now that we’re back in Colorado, sweetie, do you think we cou

HARPERA bittersweet feeling, a mix of excitement and trepidation, washed over me as my parents ushered us into the cramped apartment, the smell of fresh paint wafting our way. They must have painted the walls so they could get the deposit back. Because, glancing around, I see that instead of gray walls; they are all now an off-white color. The thought of leaving the home I’d lived in for four years, knowing this week was my last, brought a wave of overwhelming emotion. Glancing around, I see that Sarah and Juan have already boxed up most of our belongings, the cardboard boxes stacked up against the wall. As we walk into the living room, Sarah bends down, and the sound of crackling cardboard fills the air as she opens a large, untaped box. Her smile crinkled the corners of her eyes as she looked up at me, her hand gesturing for me to peer into the mysterious box. As soon as I joined her on the floor, her smile widened. “Your dad and I boxed up your room first. This box contains all y