But no. Nothing like that. Just a simple, “If that’s what you want.”“You…you don’t mind?”“I would be lying if I said I didn’t, if I said the idea of being engaged to you, marrying you and waking up to you by my side ever single morning for the rest of our lives, isn’t the most desirable thing in t
Those words felt like melodies to Elijah’s ear.‘Give us a try’, she had said, and Elijah was left staring at her with a blank expression, unsure if he heard right.“W-what?” He stuttered.“Us, Elijah,” Amara repeated, but gone was that unsure look in her eyes.She looked certain of every word that
Pain, suffering and more pain.The realization that he had not done his best in caring for her as the husband he had been, hit him hard, and that’s what had him staring out the window, day in, day out.The sound of cutlery hitting plate drew his attention away from the view outside and he looked jus
Amara, under Elijah’s constant insistence, was driven home by him that night.The ride home was quiet, but the constant glances and hand gestures from Elijah made sure it wasn’t awkward, but that didn’t stop Amara’s mind from roaming.She had made a decision, one she thought at first, would be best
Elijah flashed her a charming smile and whipped out a bouquet of flowers from behind his back, holding them out to her.Tulips, she noted at first sight.“For the beautiful woman whose going to become my fiancée tonight.”Amara couldn’t help the blush that crept up her cheeks, nor could she fight th
Applause followed and the young man smirked.“Secondly,” He continued, raising his glass. “I’d like to give a toast to the couple of the hour,”A few cheers and claps followed his words and his eyes shifted to Amara and Elijah, who were seated at the head of the room.“Miss Amara Crawford and Mr. El
“Amara,” The sound of Elijah’s voice caused the younger woman to turn her attention back to him.She stared at him, watching the hopeful and expectant expression he wore. He didn’t say anything more, but she knew, he was waiting. Everyone was waiting and she…she was stalling unnecessary.Unconscious
Amara’s expression softened and she cracked a smile, which earned her a soft smile from Elijah.“There she is,” He said, kissing her forehead and pulling her closer.He was about to kiss her again, but stopped when he noticed a figure approaching them.Elijah released Amara and they both turned to f