The Chosen Bride
I asked, unsure if this was real or maybe even a cruel joke set up by Gianna.
His shrug was cute, casual, and confident. “We did. I just thought the would be more fun.”
From the beside us, Enzo laughed his deep belly laugh. “Oh yeah. Smile.” I turned just in time to catch his phone aimed at us.
When I looked back at Aristide, he still was waiting, only now, he held a ring. Simple. Elegant. A delicate band of platinum, no flashy diamond, just a single. Flawless emerald cut stone. Classic. Just exactly what I mentioned offhandedly once to Elena. He was in the room, but I doubted he was listening.