by Renee Young
I put together a little book of our boudoir photos. Each one had a part of our story below it. The last one was a new photo, one of just me as I kneeled in front of the camera with a ring in my hand. I made Nova take it, and I made her keep it a secret.
“I have a present for you, mama.” I announced as I placed Autumn in her little crib beside the bed.
“You didn’t have to get me anything, silly.” She argued and I smirked.
“Just accept it, woman.” I laughed and she joined me. I walked over to the bag and I pulled out the book along with the ring. “Here.” I handed the hardcover to her and she looked at me with a curious glint in her eyes.
She opened the first page and began reading aloud. Page after page her smile grew as she read our story. I kept some of the more gruesome details out and I could tell she appreciated when I didn’t mention Mike in the story. Instead I kept it vague and said that the princess was hurt. I left it at that. When she was on the second to last page I wanted for her to not being looking at me before I knelt in front of her.
‘Together they brought a new princess into the world. One that was as beautiful and perfect as her mama. That only left one thing. The Princess had a decision to make- a question to answer;” She flipped the page to the photo and a gasp fell from her lips. I didn’t write the question.
“Will you marry me Liv?” I asked when she looked at me.
“Yes.” She breathed out without any hesitance. I smiled and stood up, taking the two steps to be beside her and I pulled her lips to mine. “I want to so bad.” She urged when I pulled away.
“Me too.” I assured her as I pushed the ring onto her finger. “You’re stuck with me now.” I chuckled.
“I think this is the least stuck I’ve ever felt in my life.”
THE END
Books By This Author
A Touch of Grace
Cassandra Evelyn Carter, or Cassie Carter, grew up in a small town. Everyone there knew her name, just as she knew everyone as well. She loved the small town life. She loved the way everyone felt like family. She loved how pure the culture was in the tiny close knit community of Coldwater, South Carolina. Noah Cole Finnick, sweet, compassionate good guy, that occupied the house directly beside Cassie their entire lives. It wasn't a surprise that the two fell completely in love. Noah would do anything to make Cassie happy. Even if that means breaking his own heart.Noah always knew that Cassie was destined for something bigger than Coldwater could offer. He saw her talent. He felt her passion, he just knew. So as their graduation approached, Noah did the only thing he felt he could.He ended their relationship. He pushed her away, in hopes she would go follow her dream. He never intended for her to sever all ties to him, but he accepted that. He accepted that distance from him is what she needed. When Cassie left Coldwater, she did what she always planned to do. She got her teaching degree so she could teach music to the kids of Coldwater. Along the way, she was discovered. A very reluctant Cassie was signed to a label, and she made just one demand; she wanted to go home to Coldwater South Carolina. Five years have passed since Cassie had been home. So much has changed in the small town, but so much is exactly how she left it. The biggest change, however, has to be the new little life that is now attached to one, Noah Finnick. One sweet, pure life. Elena Lily Grace Finnick, but she goes by Ellie Grace. Two years old, and already full of sass. Ellie Grace knows exactly who she is, and what she wants. What happens when Ellie Grace decides she wants Cassie Carter?
