He placed the ring on my finger, emotion bursting inside me as I stared at the sparkly symbol of our love. I looked up at him.
“I changed my mind about something.”
“Well that was quick.” He winked, as he took my face in his hands.
I shook my head. “No, no—never about you.” He kissed my lips again. “About my name.”
His eyebrows rose in surprise, “Your name?”
I nodded, tears pooling in my eyes. “You don’t have to give up Shortcake, but I think it might be time to give Charlotte a second chance… don’t you think?”
“Charlotte.” He smiled, the name like a sweet song on his lips. “I couldn’t agree with you more.”
THE END
1 Cor. 13: 1-8
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.
Special Thanks
Thank you, God.
You are my cornerstone.
Thank you, Tim.
You are my heart, forever.
Thank you to my boys, my family and my friends.
Your support and encouragement are never far from my mind.
Thank you to my Beta Readers:
Lara Brahms, Desi Brown, Nicki Davis, Bethany Deese, Helen Deese, Renee Deese, Kacy Koffa, Britni Nash, Kim Southwick, Aimee Thomas, Ashley Thomas, Rebekah Zollman.
You are all a HUGE part of my heart and this story.
Thank you Sarah Hansen @ Okay Creations.
Your covers are truly inspiring.
Thank you to my Editor, Renee Deese.
You are so much more than a red pen to me.
Without you I’d be nothing more than a sloppy-copy.
Books by Nicole Deese:
Letting Go series:
All For Anna
All She Wanted
All Who Dream (available Oct. 2013)
www.nicoledeese.com
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