Page 109 of Making Over Maris
“You realize now that he knows you can fly, he’ll expect you to go to Sydney.”
“No, he won’t. Shannon is too excited about that trip.”
“But still, this will change everything for you.” Now Jack would have to go on business trips or they’d never let him live it down.
“I certainly hope so.”
Sara didn’t understand what he meant but didn’t ask. Something was different about Jack tonight. She couldn’t put her finger on it. And then she realized…he was nervous. Although why he would be nervous—he was on solid ground, after all—she couldn’t say.
He slowed his steps as they approached a bridge. “Do you know where we are?”
She shook her head.
“Pont Marie. The lover’s bridge.”
“The lover’s bridge?” She snuggled closer. He wrapped his arms around her.
“They say if you kiss someone under this bridge while making a wish, the wish will come true.”
“Did you read about that on the internet?”
“I did.”
“Well, then it must be true.”
“Don’t snort. It’s not ladylike.”
Sara peered over the edge. “I’m not going under the bridge.”
“I’m sure it will work from here.”
“Are you?”
He nodded. His innocent expression was adorable.
“Okay. Fine. Shall we try it out? Shall we kiss and make a wish?”
“That was the plan.”
Sara laughed. “Trust you to have a plan.”
“I do like to come prepared.”
“I noticed.”
He tapped her nose with a finger. “Okay. Close your eyes and make a wish.”
“Wait—let me think of a good one.” She glanced at him. “Don’t you need to think of a good wish?”
“No. I already have my wish.”
“Oh. What is it?”
“I can’t tell you. Come on, Sara. Close your eyes.”
She did. And the wish came to her as though her heart were speaking loud and clear. Singing, perhaps.
She wanted this to last forever. She wanted her and Jack to be forever.
