Page 136 of Brooklyn & Eden

“I was always yours, Brookie.”

I tilt my head. “Yeah?”

“Always and forever.”

I maneuver to face her, moving one leg so I’m on one bended knee, not two. I don’t even hesitate. “Then will you marry me again, baby doll?”

She gasps in shock as she looks at me. I whip out a box from behind me with a diamond ring inside. It’s in the shape of a love heart to recement our love and commitment.

“Brookie!” she cries seeing the box.

“Just say yes, and the rest is history.”

“YES!” She throws her arms around me before she’s even seen the ring.

I laugh as she kisses me over and over and I can feel the tears falling down her face.

My heart soars, it’s beating so damned fast, I’m sure she can feel it too. She pulls back so I can open the box.

“Brookie, it’s beautiful!” She peers down at the sparkler for a moment while I pull the ring out of its box and slide it onto her hand.

“Beats the crappy one I gave you the first time.”

“Hey, I still have my wedding rings. I’ll always cherish them.”

My eyes glisten. I didn’t know that. “Me too.”

“This is so perfect,” she whispers, leaning in to kiss me again. She pulls away to admire her ring as it sparkles before us.

“You’re perfect, baby. And you ain’t ever getting rid of me this time.”

“I love you.”

“I love you, too.”

“Bed?” she suggests, her eyes flicking to the hallway.

“Now that’s the best idea you’ve had all night.” I pull her up to her feet and grab her by the hips, hoisting her over my shoulder as she quietly squeals and I walk towards our bedroom.

My wife. I smile at the thought because while she was never really not my wife, it’s more than official now.

Finally, we’re back where we belong, and she’s mine.

Always and forever.