“So I haven’t. Let me rectify that egregious oversight post haste.” He lowered himself gracefully down on one knee - no small feat considering the jostling of the float - and steadied himself with his hands on my hips. The position put him level with my slightly protruding belly. Unable to resist, he pulled aside the layers of my coat and dropped a kiss on my five months pregnant paunch. I felt a fluttering from within, but it was still too weak for him to feel, so I didn’t mention it, instead keeping it a secret conversation between my passenger and me.
Julien cleared his throat theatrically to make sure he had my undivided attention. “Lara, my most beautiful, cherished, Lara. Would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?” He pulled out a clamshell case and opened it to reveal a stunning blue sapphire ring.
“I thought you’d never ask,” I said, pulling off my glove and presenting my finger for the ring. It was a perfect fit. He stood up and pulled me into his chest. “You still haven’t answered,” he pointed out. “Yes!” I said. “Sí! Oui! Yes! Does that cover all of them?” He beamed at me, and lowered his lips to mine for a sweet, then searing kiss. As if on cue the carnivale fireworks began, their vivid colors bursting across the night sky as if in celebration of our love.
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The Stormclyffe Affair
Kristy is a busy wife, and mother of three. When she’s not chasing kids around or investigating the latest mystery stain on the new carpet, she can be found blogging at Theprimamomma.com, writing sketch comedy, or performing improv at various venues in Hollywood. Very rarely can she be found doing any actual housework.
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