by Quinn, Taryn
What the hell?
I didn’t have time to think about it. The orders came fast and furious after that. I scooped so much ice cream that my shoulders ached. More sprinkles and caramel got caught in my ring than anything.
And everyone asked about it. Including my brother when he wound back around later in the afternoon.
He was happy for me—for us. But there was more than a little sibling worry in there too.
I barely had time to focus on his concern with all the scooping and squealing from the patrons. The rock of Gibraltar I was wearing was the talk of the town as much as my flavors.
Rory made me take a break at dinner and handed me a hamburger from the cookout going on over on the pier. I might’ve almost eaten my own fingers with how fast I wolfed it down.
August worked the dinner shift, and my mother came to help for the evening. She oohed and aahed over the ring and teared up a little and hugged Rory. All very good signs. My dad was supposed to take a last shift before the fireworks, but I ran out of ice cream.
Literally, all of it—gone.
I couldn’t even count the gallons of ice cream, crushed ice, and custard I’d sold. Even my backups I’d had stashed at August’s house and in Macy’s freezer were gone.
“I can’t believe it.”
Rory sat next to me under the three fans. “Can’t believe what? That you’re marrying the most attractive Irishman in town?”
“Well, you’re the only man actually from Ireland in town. Though quite a few like to pretend they’re full Irish in the month of March.”
“Imposters.
I laughed. “No, that I sold everything.” I looked down at my ring. “But the marrying you is pretty awesome too.”
“Gee, thanks.”
I swallowed and twisted my ring back and forth. “Rory?”
“Yeah?”
“Would you be frightfully offended if I wore your ring on a chain while I’m working?”
“You know you can’t take it off once I put it on that finger.”
My eyes blurred. “I’m afraid I’m going to lose it. And I’m getting it ruined with all the sticky sauces and whipped cream. I just don’t know what I’d do if I lost it.”
“Ah, love. Don’t worry about it.”
“No, I will worry.”
“I mean, you can wear it on a chain.”
“Oh, good. It’s so gorgeous, but it’s…really big.”
“That’s what she said.”
I elbowed him. “You’re hanging out with Ian too much.”
“I’m learning how to change nappies. You should be excited.”
“Oh, I am.” I leaned my head on his shoulder. “I really am.”
“Come on. Let’s go sit in the gazebo and watch the boats until the fireworks start.”
“That sounds amazing.”
He stood and took a bottle of water from under the counter and handed it to me. I had a lot of ice cream to make tonight. But for now, I was going to enjoy some time with my fiancé.
We’d put up the closed sign half an hour ago, but people kept walking by hopefully to see if we changed our minds. We put the shutters down, then walked over to the gazebo hand in hand.
I was a sticky mess and needed a shower, but it had been a pretty perfect day.
Surprisingly, the gazebo wasn’t overrun with people. It was usually the best place to watch the fireworks. The closer we got to the stairs, the more I saw why.
“What did you do?”
“Well, I asked people to let me use this just for a few minutes. When I explained the reason, they were all too happy to give me a moment with you in here alone.”
“On the Fourth of July?”
“Yes. Just for a few minutes.”
He drew me in to sit on the bench. There were balloons all over the gazebo with the names Rory and Ivy on them. Streamers flowed and little sparklers were set to be lit.
It was perfect and sweet.
I turned to find him on his knee again.
My vision swam. “I think you already asked this question.”
“I did. And I’m sorry I’ve had a bit of fun with you today. You should have seen your face when you saw that piece of glass.”
“Glass?” I looked down at my ring.
“I’m a wealthy man, Ivy, but I’m not sure even Gates could afford that rock.”
“He probably could.”
He laughed and opened his hand to reveal a small blue box. “I love you madly, and I would never give you a ring that didn’t suit you.”
My eyes overflowed as I took in the much smaller vintage-style setting with its trio of diamonds. The bottom one was longer and pointed, and the other two were smaller and round—
“Oh my God. It’s an ice cream cone.” I covered my mouth. “You gave me ice cream.”
He grinned. “Only fitting since you gave me the world. There’s something else you gave me too. Someone.” He tapped the ring. “Three stones there. One longer than the others—”
“That’s what he said.”
His grin turned into laughter. “That one was for our baby, you perv. The cornerstone of our life now.”
I couldn’t stop the happy tears. “Oh, Rory.”
“Will you be my wife, Ivy Rose?”
“Yes. If you’ll be my husband, Rory Michael.” I’d only just learned his middle name, and this seemed like a fine time to use it.
He slid the gorgeous ring on my finger, and I leaned forward to kiss him, long and sweet.
Our happily ever after started now.
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Oblivion World Character Chart
Beware...spoilers aplenty in this character chart. Read at your own risk!
Simon Kagan: Oblivion lead singer
Brother to Ian Kagan, married to Margo Reece, daughter Raine Lila, co-founder of Oblivion
Nick Crandall: Oblivion lead guitarist
Twin brother to Elle/Ricki, married to Lila Shawcross, daughters Charlie and Avery, co-founder of Oblivion
Deacon McCoy: Oblivion bass guitarist
Married to Harper Pruitt, daughter Alexa Grace, co-founder of Oblivion
William ‘Snake’ Scotsman*: Oblivion ex-drummer
Son Axl with Chloe Adams, co-founder of Oblivion
Jazz Edwards: Oblivion drummer
Sister Molly McIntire, married to Gray Duffy, son Dylan and daughter Briana
Gray Duffy: Oblivion rhythm guitarist
Married to Jazz Edwards, son Dylan Edward and daughter Briana
Margo Reece: Oblivion violinist
Sister Juliet Reece, married to Simon Kagan, daughter Raine Kagan
Harper Pruitt: Tour chef
Brother Randy Pruitt*, married to Deacon McCoy, daughter Alexa Grace
Lila Shawcross: Ripper Records executive and Oblivion’s manager
Married to Nick Crandall, daughters Charlie and Avery, stepmother to Michael and Malachi Shawcross
Donovan Lewis: Ripper Records CEO
Uncle to Denver Casey
Chloe Adams: Waitress
Married to Michael Shawcross, son Axl (Bio-father Snake Scotsman) and daughter Hope
Michael Shawcross: Warning Sign guitarist
Brother Malachi Shawcross, married to Chloe Adams, daughter Hope
Juliet Reece: Warning Sign guitarist
Sister Margo Reece, in a relationship with Randy Pruitt* and Tristan Eves, son Joshua Randall
Randy Pruitt*: Warning Sign roadie/lighting tech
Sister Harper Pruitt, in a relationship with Juliet Reece and Tristan Eves, son Joshua Randall
Tristan Eves: Head chef at The Hollow
In a relationship with Juliet Reece & Randy Pruitt*, son Joshua Randal, best friends with Hunter Jordan from Hammered
West Reynolds: Warning Sign keyboardist
Married to Lauren Bryant, daughter Chloe (isn’t in her life)
Lauren ‘Lo’ Bryant: Author
Married to West Reynolds, best friends with Ethan Haywood
Denver Casey (nee: Casey Lewis): Tour bus driver for Rebel Rage and Warning Sign
Donovan Lewis’s niece, married to Ryan Waters
Ryan Waters: Warning Sign jack-of-all-trades
Married to Denver Casey
Ethan Haywood: Professor at UCLA
In a relationship with Molly McIntire & Luc Moreau, best friends with Lauren Bryant
Luc Moreau: Warning Sign co-lead singer
In a relationship with Molly McIntire & Ethan Haywood, former lead singer for The Grunge
Molly McIntire: Warning Sign lead singer
Sister Jazz Edwards, in a relationship with Ethan Haywood & Luc Moreau
Malachi Shawcross: Warning Sign drummer, former race car driver
Brother Michael Shawcross, married to Elle ‘Ricki’ Crandall
Ricki ‘Elle’ Crandall: Warning Sign guitarist
Twin sister to Nick Crandall, married to Malachi Shawcross
Hunter Jordan: Hammered lead singer
Brother Noah Jordan, married to Kennedy McManus
Kennedy McManus: Publicist for Hammered
Married to Hunter Jordan
Reed ‘Bats’ Mason: Hammered lead guitarist
Zachary Kane: Hammered rhythm guitarist
Indiana West: Hammered band manager
Victoria Sheer: Actress/Model
Involved with Reed Mason, ex-girlfriend of Hunter Jordan
Faith ‘Keys’ Keystone: Hammered keyboardist
Married to Quinn Alexander
Quinn Alexander: Roth Defense specialist, former Navy Seal
Married to Faith Keystone, best friends with Noah Jordan
Callie Templeton: Photographer
Sister Ava Templeton, married to Owen Blackwell, daughter Lily
Owen Blackwell: Hammered bass guitarist
Married to Callie Templeton, daughter Lily
Hudson Wyatt: Hammered drummer, former Formula 1 race car driver
In a relationship with Piper Lockwood
Piper Lockwood: Owns Rosie & Hank’s Pussy Palace Café
In a relationship with Hudson Wyatt
Dex Munroe: Ripper Records executive, manager for Hammered and Warning Sign
Ava Templeton: Blogger, runs Hammered website and blog, writing book on Hammered
Sister Callie Templeton
Ian Kagan: Solo artist
Brother Simon Kagan, involved with Zoe Manning
Zoe Manning: Artist/photographer
Brothers, Beckett Manning, Hayes Manning, Justin Manning, cousin Lila Shawcross Crandall, involved with Ian Kagan
Beckett Manning:
Sister Zoe Manning, brothers Hayes Manning, Justin Manning
Hayes Manning:
Sister Zoe Manning, brothers, Beckett Manning, Justin Manning
Justin Manning:
Sister Zoe Manning, brothers Beckett Manning, Hayes Manning
Bent: security for J Town, JoEllen Foundation
Lindsey York: Brooklyn Dawn lead singer
Best friends with Jamison DuCaine, friends with Evie Pierce
Jamison DuCaine: Brooklyn Dawn lead guitarist
Best friends with Lindsey York, friends with Evie Pierce
Teagan Daly: Brooklyn Dawn keyboards/sax
High school friends with Ricki ‘Elle’ Crandall
Cooper Dallas: Brooklyn Dawn drummer
Zane Landry: Brooklyn Dawn rhythm guitarist
Oz Taylor: Brooklyn Dawn bass guitarist
Alexander Nash: Record producer
Friends with Logan King
Roman: Clothing Designer
Noah Jordan: Roth Defense specialist
Brother Hunter Jordan, best friends with Quinn Alexander
Flynn Sheppard: Solo country rock artist
Friends with Luc Moreau, friends with Ian Kagan, friends with Rory Ferguson
Sabrina Price: Ripper Records executive who manages Ian Kagan, Brooklyn Dawn
Johnny Cage: Rebel Rage lead singer and solo artist
Involved with Evie Pierce
Evie Pierce: MMA fighter
Brother Sutton Pierce, friends with Lindsey York and Jamison DuCaine, involved with Johnny Cage
Logan King: All the King’s Men lead singer
Married to Isabella Grace, daughter Nichole, son Jared, friends with Alexander Nash
Isabella Grace: Bookstore owner in Winchester Falls
Married to Logan King, daughter Nichole, son Jared
Aidan Roth: Roth Defense CEO and head security detail for Warning Sign
Brother Marcus Roth
Marcus Roth: Roth Defense CEO
Brother Aidan Roth
Rory Ferguson: Record Producer/Rhythm Guitarist
Friends with Ian Kagan, friends with Flynn Sheppard, friends with Kellan McGuire
Ivy Beck: Waitress at the Rusty Spoon
Brothers Caleb Beck, August
Beck
Kellan McGuire: Lead singer
Married to Maggie Kelly, son Wolf, sister Bethany McGuire