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Becky’s big smug smile returns, and I immediately regret asking.
“This one’s my favorite,” she says, beckoning forward Delivery Boy #3.
“Card?”
“No card,” Becky says.
Delivery Boy #3 is holding only a little blue box.
“Open it, darlin’,” Mysti May urges.
I shift the flowers over to Myst and take the box in my hands.
My fingers are trembling.
I know what must be inside.
“When did—”
“Early this morning,” Becky says with a little nod.
Now it feels like my whole body is shaking.
It was never about the flowers. I have to admit that now. It was never about having a ring on my finger, either.
It was never about anything other than being too fucking afraid to accept what I’m always too drunk to remember.
I’m in love with Lock.
I might have been in love with Lock for a very long time.
But I’m an idiot, and I’m an asshole. Faced with something so slippery and intangible as love, I wanted to hold out until I had something solid. Evidence or data or a fucking checklist with all the boxes ticked off.
And now, being presented with all that shit…
Fuck.
I’m in love with my husband.
God fucking dammit.
My fingers slip as I fumble with the box, trying to open it.
I’m terrified to discover what’s inside…
And I’m excited, too.
I pry the box open slowly, holding my breath…
“Uh, guys?”
Percy’s voice carries down the hallway, and I pause, grateful for one more moment before the full reality of my life comes crashing down on me.
“Kinda having a moment right now, Perce!” Becky yells back at her.
“Yeah, that’s like, cool and stuff. It’s just…”
Percy’s bubblegum pink head pokes out into the hall.
