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He reached for my hand. “What do you think you’d be interested in doing?”
“I’m stuck between school and job. I don’t know what I would major in if I went back, though.”
He thought for a moment. “You really could do anything. What about an automotive school? You know so much already.”
“What would I do with that once I graduated? Open my own shop?”
“Maybe. It couldn’t hurt to sit down with someone to see what your possibilities are.”
I perked up as the waiter set our drinks down on the table. “Thank you.”
“You are welcome, my lady. Your appetizers should be out shortly.”
Chase raised his glass, prompting me to raise mine. “To the most beautiful girl in the room no matter where we go. I never imagined I would be spending Valentine’s Day with Merritt Adams. You have such a special soul, and I am so lucky to have you in my life. I love you more than you will ever know.”
We clinked glasses, and I took a sip of my drink. Then I raised my glass again. “To the one who brought the light back into my life – my golden boy. You will always have my heart. You have been there through my worst and best times. I am the lucky one, to have someone as perfect as you by my side.”
He squeezed my hand, and reached for the gift bag under his seat.
Taking out the white tissue paper, I reached into the small bag and pulled out an equally small box. I raised an eyebrow at him.
He only smiled.
I flipped open the top of the box. Inside sat a white-gold necklace heart; a sparkling diamond sat where the two rounded tops met. I gasped at its beauty and iridescence. “Chase! This is beautiful.”
“I had the diamond taken out of your mother’s ring that we found while going through her box last year. I knew you’d never wear the same ring that she wore, but your dad picked it out and I thought it was meaningful.”
“This is the same diamond?” I raised the necklace to get a closer look. “Wow. I can’t believe you did this.”
“My mom also gave me my dad’s wedding band before I left. She told me he would want me to have it. I had the metal melted down, and the jeweler made it into that heart for your necklace. So now, you have a piece of both of our fathers with you whenever you wear it.”
“Why would you destroy your father’s ring? You could have worn it.”
“I have plenty of my father’s things. I wanted you to have something to remember him by. I know how much he meant to you.”
I now had something invaluable to remember two of the most important men in my life – my own father, and Chase’s father who saved me from near death. I was stunned.
“Do you like it?” Chase asked nervously. “I know you don’t wear a lot of jewelry, but… I hope you like this one.”
My watery eyes raised up to meet his. “Chase, I love it.” I laughed as tears spilled down my cheeks. “Here, I never thought you’d outdo yourself after restoring my car for Christmas.”
He grinned. “Put it on. Let’s see how it looks.”
I carefully fastened the clasp behind my neck. “I’m almost too afraid to wear it. It’s irreplaceable.”
“It looks perfect on you.”
I swiped my tears quickly, and handed him the gift bag I had waiting under the table. “It’s not nearly as special as what you got me.”
“It’s special because it’s from you.”
“I knew you’d say that.”
He took out the rectangular box from inside the bag. Taking the cover off, he set it down on the table and looked inside. It was a black leather cuff; the silver plate in the middle of the bracelet read, “C & M Forever.”
“I looked for something you could wear to every show. Even if I’m not there with you, I’ll still be there… in a way. It’s dumb, I guess.”
His eyes looked glassy as they gazed back at me. “It’s not dumb. Not even close. I love it. I love the inscription.” He held his arm out to me. “Put it on for me.”
