Chapter 81 Unanswered Calls

• He opens the box, revealing a glittering diamond ring inside. I can do nothing but stare at him, dumbfounded, my mind struggling to catch up with my racing heart.
• “Is it too soon?” Ric asks, a crease forming on his head. Concern flickers in his gaze, as if he’s unsure of my response, unsure if this is what I want.
• I can’t find my voice. The world seems to stand still, the stars above us holding their breath alongside me. Finally, I shake my head, and the smile that forms on my face is so wide my cheeks hurt. “No, Ric,” I whisper. “It’s perfect.”