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her humility. It’s clear to me she is my match. With anyone else I wouldn’t consider being patient. I don’t doubt myself in general. My temper is short, and I don’t care what most people think. However, for the first time, I honestly do. Sasha makes me care. She gives me a reason to contemplate my actions, instead of mere impulse. There’s one thing, though, even in my desire to be patient with her I can’t control. To show the world she’s mine.
I ignore the fact there are obstacles we have yet to overcome. I push aside my fears regarding what Lily and the Council will do, and I refuse to give credence to the thought Sasha will reject my gesture. In this one matter, I must be allowed my passion.
Opening a drawer in my nightstand, I rummage around until I find a simple wooden box. Inside, nestled in black velvet, a heavy gold ring sparkles. The center holds a head of a lion, with sapphires for eyes. Underneath inside the ring is engraved the words: Familia Dubay Aeterna —Dubay Family Eternal. I imagine the gems twinkling on Sasha’s finger.
Closing the box, I make my way to my study. Sitting at the broad oak desk I take out a pen and write:
My darling Sasha, this is my family ring. Since it’s customary for a man to give a woman a ring when they become engaged, I’d be honored if you would consider wearing it. All my love, Monroe
Folding the paper, I affix it with the Dubay lion family seal and scrawl, Sasha Brighton , on the front. Taking the note and ring with me, I stride from the room.
“Ayres!”
Within seconds, he materializes beside me.
“You think you can sneak in and have this delivered to Miss Brighton?”
“Of course, sir. Anything else?”
“No, I’ll be in my chambers.”
“Very good.”
Back in my room, I toss back and forth in my bed. Sasha said yes to my marriage proposal, but will she wear the ring?
Chapter 12: Sasha
A bell jingles as I open the door where Mel and I agreed to meet. The hostess picks up a menu. “Welcome to the Main Café. Table for one?”
“I’m meeting Melody Saunders. Has she arrived yet?”
The hostess checks her list. “Oh, yes. Follow me.”
We make our way through the semi-crowded circular room, out onto the patio. Vine-covered walls surround a flat concrete square dotted with white wicker tables under blue-and-white-striped umbrellas. The hostess stops at a table in the far right-hand corner near a rose bush.
“Sasha!” Mel bounces up from her chair and hugs me.
“Your waiter will be with you shortly,” the hostess says before she leaves.
Sitting down across from Melody, I give her a smile. “How’s married life?”
Her muddy green eyes sparkle. “Fantastic! I adore Ted. He’s wonderful.” She brushes aside a piece of curly red hair.
“You sound like a newlywed.”
“I love being a newlywed. And I love him.”
“I hope so. You’re stuck with him.”
She giggles. “I’m sorry. I’m so boring. Every time I say ‘my husband’ I feel all bubbly inside.” She assesses me. “You should find somebody and get married. I mean really! You’re smart and sweet. Any guy would be lucky to marry you. Men would find the way you blush all the time cute.”
“Maybe.” I wish I could tell her about Monroe . . .
She brightens with excitement. “Whenever you do marry, you must go on the cruise Ted and I did.” A faraway smile spreads across her face. “The water is extremely clear.”
“A fairy-tale setting, huh?” A perfect place.
She grabs my hands. “You have no idea, it’s spectacular and . . .” She stops, a confused expression clouds her face. I follow her gaze down to my hands.
Panic overwhelms me. Now what do I do? I had planned to take off the ring Monroe left me before I met Mel for lunch. All I had meant to do was try it on. His note was sweet, and I could picture the earnestness behind each word. Last night, my doubts had hurt him, and I figured I at least should get a peek at what the ring was like on my
I ignore the fact there are obstacles we have yet to overcome. I push aside my fears regarding what Lily and the Council will do, and I refuse to give credence to the thought Sasha will reject my gesture. In this one matter, I must be allowed my passion.
Opening a drawer in my nightstand, I rummage around until I find a simple wooden box. Inside, nestled in black velvet, a heavy gold ring sparkles. The center holds a head of a lion, with sapphires for eyes. Underneath inside the ring is engraved the words: Familia Dubay Aeterna —Dubay Family Eternal. I imagine the gems twinkling on Sasha’s finger.
Closing the box, I make my way to my study. Sitting at the broad oak desk I take out a pen and write:
My darling Sasha, this is my family ring. Since it’s customary for a man to give a woman a ring when they become engaged, I’d be honored if you would consider wearing it. All my love, Monroe
Folding the paper, I affix it with the Dubay lion family seal and scrawl, Sasha Brighton , on the front. Taking the note and ring with me, I stride from the room.
“Ayres!”
Within seconds, he materializes beside me.
“You think you can sneak in and have this delivered to Miss Brighton?”
“Of course, sir. Anything else?”
“No, I’ll be in my chambers.”
“Very good.”
Back in my room, I toss back and forth in my bed. Sasha said yes to my marriage proposal, but will she wear the ring?
Chapter 12: Sasha
A bell jingles as I open the door where Mel and I agreed to meet. The hostess picks up a menu. “Welcome to the Main Café. Table for one?”
“I’m meeting Melody Saunders. Has she arrived yet?”
The hostess checks her list. “Oh, yes. Follow me.”
We make our way through the semi-crowded circular room, out onto the patio. Vine-covered walls surround a flat concrete square dotted with white wicker tables under blue-and-white-striped umbrellas. The hostess stops at a table in the far right-hand corner near a rose bush.
“Sasha!” Mel bounces up from her chair and hugs me.
“Your waiter will be with you shortly,” the hostess says before she leaves.
Sitting down across from Melody, I give her a smile. “How’s married life?”
Her muddy green eyes sparkle. “Fantastic! I adore Ted. He’s wonderful.” She brushes aside a piece of curly red hair.
“You sound like a newlywed.”
“I love being a newlywed. And I love him.”
“I hope so. You’re stuck with him.”
She giggles. “I’m sorry. I’m so boring. Every time I say ‘my husband’ I feel all bubbly inside.” She assesses me. “You should find somebody and get married. I mean really! You’re smart and sweet. Any guy would be lucky to marry you. Men would find the way you blush all the time cute.”
“Maybe.” I wish I could tell her about Monroe . . .
She brightens with excitement. “Whenever you do marry, you must go on the cruise Ted and I did.” A faraway smile spreads across her face. “The water is extremely clear.”
“A fairy-tale setting, huh?” A perfect place.
She grabs my hands. “You have no idea, it’s spectacular and . . .” She stops, a confused expression clouds her face. I follow her gaze down to my hands.
Panic overwhelms me. Now what do I do? I had planned to take off the ring Monroe left me before I met Mel for lunch. All I had meant to do was try it on. His note was sweet, and I could picture the earnestness behind each word. Last night, my doubts had hurt him, and I figured I at least should get a peek at what the ring was like on my
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