Jeff opened the ring box and took out the ring.
Oh. My. God. It was breathtaking.
“This ring, Ari this ring is a symbol of my love for you. I will always love you and only you. ”
I just stared at it. It was a vintage-style platinum ring with a round-cut center diamond. Round baguette diamonds surrounded the center diamond. The band was amazing. Two bands extended out from the prongs holding the center diamond on both sides and then molded into one as the bands completed the circle. I’d never seen such a beautiful ring in my entire
life.
I looked up at Jeff, who was staring at me.
I couldn’t talk. Holy shit! I can’t talk.
“Um, Ari I’m not really sure, but I think this is the part where you tell me yes. ”
My dreams were about to come true. I’m going to be Mrs. Jefferson Johnson. All those years of practicing my signature on my school notebooks was finally going to pay off! As I felt a tear roll down my face, Jeff reached up and brushed it away.
“Jeff, I would be honored to be Mrs. Jefferson Michael Johnson. ”
Jeff let a smile that stretched from ear to ear. He shook his head and started to laugh.
What the hell?
“Why the hell are you laughing, dickwad? Are you trying to ruin my perfect moment?”
Jeff threw his head back laughing harder. He stood up, reaching out for my hand, and then he pulled me up to him. The look in his eyes was enough to drive me crazy. Right now in this moment, I wanted nothing more than to be with him. I wanted to forget all about crazy-ass Rebecca and the child that she was carrying. I wanted Jeff to save me from the nightmare that my father threw at me tonight.
“Me ruin it? It took you long enough to answer me, Ari, I was starting to get worried. ”
I giggled and reached up to kiss him. Placing his hand on the back of my neck, he pulled me in and deepened the kiss.
Holy hell! My head was spinning.
I was engaged to the man of my dreams. Sure, he was a pain in the ass, but fuck me, he sure could kiss.
Jeff barely pulled away from my lips as he smiled down at me.
“Ari?”
I could hardly talk.
“Yes?”
“Will you let me make love to you, baby?”
Oh. My. God. The Butterflies were taking off and going nuts in my stomach.
“Um sure. Why not?”
Jeff laughed against my lips. The heat from his mouth was driving me insane. I’d never get tired of being with him.
“Have I told you today how beautiful you looked? I had to catch my breath when I saw you walking down the aisle, baby. ”
“That’s not what I heard from the preacher. All I know is that when the preacher pulled me to the side and to tell me that my boyfriend needs to come to service tomorrow, I had to wonder what the hell was going on up there with you and Gunner. ”
Jeff laughed again. As he slowly pulled away from me, his eyes travel up and down my body. I swore that every time he looked at me, it was like he was seeing me for the first time. When his eyes landed on my mouth, I couldn’t help but lick my lips. He let out a small moan that traveled through my whole body.
I would do anything for this man. Anything.