by Jaye Diane
He didn't know how long he and Robyn stood like that, just holding onto each other, before he heard a low knock on the door.
“Are you two alright in there?” Emerald asked, sounding muffled but uncertain.
“We're good,” Devin said, smiling broadly as Robyn began to giggle.
The door opened and Emerald slowly walked in, her eyes wide, looking back and forth between them.
Without saying anything, Robyn held out her hand and wiggled her fingers, the ring sparkling under the gleam of the light.
Emerald screamed and ran over, throwing her arms around them both. In a split second, they were surrounded by parents then siblings and anyone else who could squeeze into the room as the good news was quickly spread.
Devin didn't know how many people he hugged or how many hands he shook. It went by in a whirl of laughter, teasing and even tears. The way his mother and Marjorie cried was something he'd never forget. They had puffy eyes but vibrant smiles.
They gradually made their way back downstairs where the party resumed. Devin kept Robyn at his side, unwilling to be away from her for even a few moments after what they'd been through these last couple months.
He thought over how stupid he'd been, how he'd let his pride get in the way of his good judgment, and he was so thankful that everything had worked out. He finally had Robyn. Everything was as it was meant to be. He couldn't remember the last time he'd been happier and from the look on Robyn's face, she felt the same. He'd never let her or their child down again. He knew that he'd do everything in his power to make sure she was always the happiest woman in the world.
Grinning from ear to ear, he listened to Javy propose a toast to him and Robyn. Everyone lifted their glasses and cheered. One year was about to end and another year would begin, and with it his life would truly begin with Robyn forever by his side.
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Jaye Diane is a poet and novelist who is gradually expanding to the ebook market. For more information on the author go to Jaye Diane@Smashwords. .All feedback is appreciated and valued. Please rate this book.
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