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Jake wiped his fingers and took another drink before answering. “Sure. I’d like to see how it turned out.”
“Okay, let’s go back to my apartment. It’s closer.” Erin stood and picked up her purse.
“Sounds good.” They paid for their food, and Jake opened the door for her. “I have my truck, so we don’t have to walk.”
“Great.” Erin followed him to an old beat up Chevy pickup. It didn’t fit well in New York, but it was exactly what she would have pictured Jake driving. “Nice truck.”
“Thanks. Dad and I fixed it up when I was a teen. I hated leaving it behind, but I wanted to get used to the city before I even tried to drive here.”
They drove to her apartment and Erin had him park in the space designated for her apartment. She had butterflies in her stomach as they walked up to her apartment. After what had happened in the hospital, there was no way she would have expected to be walking to her apartment with Jake again.
“I have to admit I’m a little scared to see the commercial.” He rubbed his hands on his jeans and waited for Erin to open her apartment door.
“You did great.” Erin set her purse down and put the DVD in her player. She grabbed a blanket and sat on the couch to watch it. Jake sat next to her, and Erin couldn’t help the thrill that shot through her.
Music played, and Erin watched in awe as the commercial started. She could remember filming every moment of it, but Debra had been right. There was a chemistry there that was tangible. As the end of the commercial faded away, Erin noticed that her pulse had quickened.
“Wow.” Jake sat there staring at the TV. “That was … wow.”
“I know.” Erin didn’t want to move and ruin the moment. All the feelings from that day crashed down on her. A glance at Jake showed that he was feeling it as well.
Jake leaned forward and rested his elbows on his knees. “Did you feel it too?”
Erin nodded.
“This was the reason I traveled to Georgia. Somewhere along the way, the pretend feelings blossomed into something so much more. I’m so in love with you, Erin Tyler.” He got down on one knee and pulled out a small box. The same box they’d used in the commercial.
“I’m so in love with you too.” Erin’s eyes filled with tears as she opened the box to find the simple diamond ring inside. “Do you always carry rings around in your pocket?”
“Well, not usually. But I came over here for two reasons. One, I want to challenge you to a rematch on Mario Kart. And two—” Jake slipped the ring on Erin’s finger and smiled up at Erin. “Hey, look. It’s the perfect fit. Will you marry me? For real this time?”
Erin nodded and wrapped her arms around his neck. Jake leaned in and kissed her softly, then more insistent. Erin thought her heart would burst with joy as he sat next to her and put his arms around her, holding her close.
When they finally pulled away, Jake looked into her eyes. “I was thinking we could have the wedding at Christmas.”
Erin grinned. “Perfect. I already have the wedding dress and everything.”
Also by Jaclyn Weist
Silver Script Novels (Contemporary Romance)
Ring of Truth
A Christmas Worth Billions
Fashioned for Love
The Luck Series (YA Fantasy)
Stolen Luck
Twist of Luck
Best of Luck
More Than Just Luck
No Such Luck
Just My Luck
Fairy Tales (YA)
The Princess and the Prom Queen
Endless
Gates of Atlantis (Middle Grade)
Magicians of the Deep
About the Author
Jaclyn is an Idaho farm girl who grew up loving to read. She developed a love for writing as a senior in high school, when her dad jokingly said she was the next Dr. Seuss (not even close, but very sweet). She met her husband, Steve, at BYU, and they have six happy, crazy children who encourage her to keep writing. After owning a bookstore and running away to have adventures in Australia, they settled back down in their home in Utah. Jaclyn now spends her days herding her kids to various activities and trying to remember what she was supposed to do next. She has published six books in a year, and her mind is still reeling from the awesomeness. Her books include Endless: A Modern Cinderella Tale; The Princess and the Prom Queen; Magicians of the Deep; the Luck series--Stolen Luck, Twist of Luck, Best of Luck, and Just My Luck, a novella.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15