Chapter 13 out!
“What?” He asked, innocent.
“You know what”, she poked in his arm, her lips curving upwards.
“I don't know what you're talking about. The genius must have gone up to your head.”
“Ooh, come on... let me see it or I'll die of curiosity right here”, she cried, “You don't wanna be responsible for my death in the middle of the ceremony, don't you? The mayor is here. They'd find you guilty and you'd be banned from the city and th-”
“Okay. Fine. Jesus.” He faked an exasperated expression while she clapped and giggled, while he put a hand on this pocket and her eyes followed the movement, “You're such a drama queen.”
“Your drama queen!” She wrapped her hands around his arms, “Forever!”
“That's right”, he showed her the dark velvet box, and she let out an amazed sound. “Yes, here it is, Mrs. Ricciardo.”
Suddenly, she turned her amazed expression into a thoughtful one.
“You were serious then.”
“Of course I am.” He nodded, eyes narrow, “I’m a very serious man”.
“Says the guy who has a ‘Jingle My Bells’ Christmas sweater”, she bantered.
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