She peeled back the foil and a diamond engagement ring sparkled from the metallic blue folds. She stared at it, more astonished than if he really had learned self-control concerning his chocolate addiction.
The brilliant gemstone became distorted. She looked up at Brad, blinking to keep him in focus. He lowered himself onto one knee and held her hand tight. Somewhere in the background she heard the whir of a camera.
Minnie let out a tiny squeal before clapping her hand over her mouth.
Stephan whispered, “Told you so.”
“Oh, be quiet!”
Brad tugged on Delphine’s hand. “How do you say ‘will you marry me’ in French?”
Delphine bit her lip, willing herself to stem her tears. Her unladylike sniff broke the waiting silence inside the shop. “Um, veux-tu m’épouser.”
He repeated the phrase with such poor diction it translated more like ‘seen all corn poised’. But it was good enough for her.
“Oui.”
Brad stood and grinned. “Even I know that one.” He took the ring and slid it onto her finger.
Delphine tasted the chocolate on his mouth when he kissed her. And like chocolates, one just wasn’t enough.
Gradually, she became aware the photographer continued to take pictures. Someone’s watch alarm went off.
Eleven o’clock.
Without ending the kiss, Delphine reached over Brad’s shoulder to the sign on the door. She flipped it around.
Chez Chocolates was open for business.
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