by Mitzi Vaughn
"I know. I just couldn't say no when they insisted I couldn't live without it. I guess I'm a pushover."
"Well, if anyone deserves some pampering, it's my baby. What about the grilling? Did you guys go easy on her?"
Dayna looked at him curiously, "What are you talking about?"
"You know---the whole you better take care of Brandon or we are going to kick your ass, sort of thing."
The women laughed mockingly. "Oh darling! You are ever the comedian. We know Missy would never hurt you." Brenda reached her arm around Missy and gave her a squeeze.
"You, big brother, we aren't too sure about. You better take care of this one; she is the best you will ever get. In fact, I still don't understand why she is slumming it with you," Dayna teased.
Brandon ignored her and went on deciding what he was going to eat. Missy rubbed his leg softly under the table. "It is me who is lucky," she stated frankly.
Chapter 25
"Why do I have to be blindfolded?" Missy was adjusting the black satin Brandon placed across her face.
"Because, it's a surprise and I don't want you to see where we are going."
"You better not try anything mister, but we should definitely save this for another time." Missy giggled. She could feel the heat of his gaze on her.
It was everything Brandon could do to restrain himself. When he planned this day, he hadn't imagined her all giddy and blindfolded. She was making it hard to focus on what he had planned.
"Okay we are here. I will come around and help you out so don't touch your eyes."
Brandon went around the car and gently helped her to her feet. He slowly took the cover off of her face.
"The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens? What are we doing here?"
"I told you I would buy you a botanical garden if I could. Today, this one is yours."
"What?"
"It's yours. I plan on kissing you in every part of it too."
They inspected every area of the garden. The Japanese garden was her favorite place so far. It was created to be tranquil. The waterfall provided a sound that calmed her from deep within. She also loved the beautiful pops of red the pagoda and flowers provided. Each location had its own unique beauty. The orchids were outstanding. She had received one as a gift for her birthday one year, but it didn't last long in her care. The rose gardens were filled with rows of every color she could imagine. There were roses hanging above her head and growing at her feet. It was like walking into a book. "This is the most stunning place I have ever been. I couldn't have dreamed of a place so perfect. You give me perfection. I have always known there was something missing from my life. I had no family, and now you have filled that part of me. My mom is doing well and I...I just feel like the luckiest girl in the world." She reached up and put her arms around him. He heard her tummy rumble and they both laughed.
"Are you hungry my love?"
"How did you ever know?"
"Come with me. I have one more surprise for you."
The sight of the cherry blossoms in bloom took her breath away. The pink flowers hung down and the trees were lined to create an arched pathway. Tucked underneath was a table with white linens and silver place settings. Surrounding the table were candles in every size. In the background she could hear the slight hum of a violin.
"Brandon, this is incredible. How did you ever do this?"
"Missy, you deserve the best. Everything we have been through has taught me so much. I will never take you for granted or let a chance for us to be together escape. I love you. You are my family, my life, my everything."
Missy felt the tears coming as he kneeled down onto one knee and pulled a small aqua box out of his pocket. He opened it and revealed a princess cut diamond that had to be at least three carats. She was awe struck.
"I want you and only you. Will you be my forever?"
"Yes! Of course."
Brandon put the ring on her finger, picked her up off of her feet, and touched his lips to hers.
"Damn right you will woman."
The End
Westbrook Series
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Thank you for reading blush, the first book in the Westbrook Series.
Can't wait to find out what happens next? Look for book 2 in the Westbrook Series, Chloe.
Chloe Bradford has been looking for love in all of the wrong places. Her luck seems to have changed when she meets Ethan Payne, a local psychologist. Will they find love? Will the law allow it?
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. 3
Chapter 2. 5
Chapter 3. 7
Chapter 4. 9
Chapter 5. 14
Chapter 6. 16
Chapter 7. 18
Chapter 8. 20
Chapter 9. 23
Chapter 10. 26
Chapter 11. 28
Chapter 12. 30
Chapter 13. 33
Chapter 14. 36
Chapter 15. 38
Chapter 16. 40
Chapter 17. 43
Chapter 18. 46
Chapter 19. 48
Chapter 20. 52
Chapter 21. 54
Chapter 22. 57
Chapter 23. 60
Chapter 24. 63
Chapter 25. 66
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