I Promessi Sposi Novels & Stories

When she opened it, the diamond ring glittered, stunning her into silence. Her gaze snapped to Ermanno, questions racing through her mind. "It’s a promise ring," Ermanno said, his voice soft and earnest as he kissed her hand. Celine was aglow with joy, her smile a luminous beacon. "I promise to love you forever and never let you go," he vowed, his gaze locked with hers. "I promise to never hurt you." The sincerity of his words melted Celine's heart, and she leaned in, placing a tender kiss on his lips. "Ermanno," she whispered.

“But I don’t want it to be rushed either.” “I don’t want to rush,” he said immediately. “I just want… us to mean what it means.” The simplicity of that nearly undid me. “Then let’s promise something small,” I said, surprising myself. “Not forever. Not big words. Just this.” He tilted his head. “This?” “Showing up,” I said. “Choosing honesty. Even when it’s uncomfortable.” He considered it, then nodded. “I can promise that.” “So can I.” It wasn’t dramatic. There were no declarations, no sweeping gestures. Just two people standing under a streetlight, agreeing to take each other seriously.

But then again, I would be out training with my father for most of the day. “You know … when you were born, your parents and us made a promise that our eldest son, Rowen and you, would one day get married and unite our two packs. Your mother fully supported it. I knew she valued how Rowen treated you when you were still a pup” Maggie said, trying to test the waters. I just stared at her, my mouth completely agape. An arranged marriage? To that asshole? There was no way in hell!

To him, we were truly just friends. I forced a grin. "As if." "Good." He nodded, shaking my shoulder. "We're best pals forever." Despite all the booze, I'd never felt so clear-headed. I echoed softly, "Best pals." ... The next morning, I booked a direct flight home. Before boarding, I took one last peek at my phone. Ted had posted a new update—a photo of him and Audrey, their hands laced together. No captions were needed. It was an official announcement, flooded with congratulations from their friends. I stared for a moment, then yanked out the SIM card and tossed it into the trash.

he said while disconnecting the call. "Swara, I know after this you would hate me more but I have no other ways left to keep you with me. I recorded the video when I kissed you. I knew your gold digger step mother would definitely throw you out of your house after watching that video. And then you will have no other option left. You will come to me. I am the one who broke you and I will be the one to fix you," Sanskar said to himself. ♡♡♡

I promise. –The end–

"Luna, I promise to stand by your side, no matter what challenges we face. I promise to support you, to protect you, and to cherish every moment we share. Our love is my strength, and I vow to never let anything come between us." Tears welled in Luna's eyes as she listened to Asher's heartfelt words. She squeezed his hand, feeling the sincerity and depth of his commitment. "Asher, I promise to be your partner in everything. I promise to trust you, to share my dreams and fears with you, and to walk this path together. Our bond is unbreakable, and I vow to love you with all my heart." They stood there, the river flowing peacefully beside them, the stars beginning to twinkle in the night sky. I

I have to do this for us, for my papà and mamma. "I, Gisella Molinero, take you, Nicolo Caruso, to be my wedded husband. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or health, to love and to cherish with the deepest joy I receive you into my life that together we may be one. I promise you my love, my fullest devotion, my tenderest care.' till death do us part. And hereto I pledge you my faithfulness." I clenched my hand as tears found it's way to my eyes. We exchanged rings. She hears the sound of little feet

Ti renderò felice come non mai, mia bella" (I will make you happier than ever, my beauty). Roslyn rolled her eyes, her expression skeptical. "Spare me the clichés, Leonardo." Leonardo laughed, his eyes crinkling. "No clichés, mia bella. Solo una promessa" (Just a promise). Roslyn's gaze never wavered. "I don't believe in promises." Leonardo's smile never faltered. "Then lasciami dimostrare" (Let me show you), "mia bella. Let me prove it to you." The tension between them was palpable, the air thick with unspoken emotions.

(my love) I asked her. “Spray it in your cologne and cuddle it all night pretending it’s you”, she says with a straight face! I just fucking can’t with this girl sometimes. “Promise?” I asked. “Promento”, (I promise) she says to me, calling me to do her bidding like a siren.