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“I thought this arrangement was supposed to be sans hanky-panky,” I reply nervously.
“It is, but I still want to learn what makes you tick. I hope we develop a close friendship because we’re going to need it if the going gets rough with Sybil.”
Okay, so this isn’t the most romantic proposal in the world.
“Ellie, you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever met. If we were in a different time or place, I would’ve liked things to play out differently, but this is our life and I’m grateful for what you’re doing for Syd and me.”
“And Nana too,” I add.
“And Nana too,” he agrees.
“Will you be my wife?” he asks, and he opens a blue box. A square diamond solitaire sits on a dainty white gold band.
“Connor, it’s too much,” I say.
“Ellie, I’ve never proposed before.”
“How old are you? You are legal to marry, right?” I joke because I’m nervous.
“I’m twenty-five,” he says.
Whoa.
“I’m thirty. I’m five years older than you.” Maybe I am getting cold feet but I still plan to see this through.
“If you’re trying to convince me this is a bad idea, then you still have an out,” he offers.
“I don’t want to back out. I’m in,” I assure him, staring from the ring to his beautiful eyes.
“Then be my wife,” he says breathlessly.
“Yes,” I reply, feeling like my legs have turned into spaghetti.
He places the ring on my finger.
“Do you think we should kiss?” he asks.
“Are you yanking my chain again?” I ask back.
He laughs shyly. “I think this time we should because we are going to have to kiss in public. We want to make this seem believable.”
“We should definitely have the practice,” I agree because how could I reject this handsome man?
He leans in slowly until our lips connect. He places soft pressure on my lips and then moves in closer. I wait for him to make a move and then he is wrapping his arms around my waist, so I wrap my hands around his shoulders, taking his lead. He’s quite a bit taller than me but he crouches down. It’s me who slips him the tongue. His mouth opens, accepting my tongue, and then his tongue is tangling with mine. Sparks burst inside me and press me forward as the kiss deepens and quickens. He groans and his arms move up my back as my body presses to his. When I feel his hard length pressed into my abdomen I moan, and that’s when his eyes shoot open and he pulls away.
“Seems like we got the kissing under control.” He licks his lips.
I blush. “Doesn’t seem like we have a problem bringing the heat.”
We both watch each other breathing quickly.
“Maybe I can kiss your cheek or something in front of Syd, and hold your hand once we tell her,” he suggests.
This is mega awkward.
“Yup, that will work,” I counter, my tone a couple octaves too high.
“We don’t have a lot of time. Sybil will be here next week. Did you want to go to tell your nana the news?” he asks.
