“I love it. Wow. Thank you.” I brushed my lips against his.

“You’re welcome. Let me help you put it on.”

He took the bracelet from me and clasped it around my wrist.

“It looks beautiful on you.”

“You have excellent taste, Mr. Bennett. My wrist thanks you.”

He let out a low growl as his lips traveled to my ear, and his hand slipped up my short silk robe.

“Is that the only part of your body that thanks me? Because my hand seems to think otherwise.”

I let out a gasp as his finger plunged inside me.

“Every part of my body wants to thank you in every way possible, but we don’t have time right now.”

His lips hovered over mine. “Baby, all we need is a few minutes. Take your pick. The bed, wall, and floor are up to you.”

He had me in a trance as his finger explored me, and his hot breath swept over my face. His sultry eyes stared into mine with such passion that I couldn’t resist him. My hands reached down and undid his pants, sliding them off his hips while he untied my robe and pushed it off my shoulders.

“The wall.” I smiled.

“You have clearly read my mind.” He picked me up.

As I wrapped my legs around his waist, he pushed my back up against the wall and pushed himself inside me, hard and deep. Moans escaped my lips as subtle grunts escaped his with each hard thrust. It didn’t take long for us to reach our peak and release ourselves to each other.

When we stepped inside my parents’apartment, they welcomed us with open arms.

“Happy anniversary, parents.” I smiled as I hugged them.

“Thank you, pumpkin.” My dad smiled and then turned his attention to Sebastian. “Nice to see you again, Sebastian.” He extended his hand.

“Likewise, Larry. Happy anniversary.”

My mom placed her hands on each side of Sebastian’s face. “Thank you for coming.” She smiled.

“It’s my pleasure.”

After introducing Sebastian to my parents’ friends, my dad strummed his guitar to get everyone’s attention.

“I would like to say a few words. Twenty-six years ago today, I met the woman of my dreams. She was and still is the most beautiful woman in the world.”

“Oh, Larry.” My mom smiled as she stood next to him.

He turned to her and took hold of both her hands. “I love you, Ophelia, and these past twenty-six years have been incredible to share with you. The best part of all these years is the beautiful gift you gave me: our daughter, Chloe.”

Tears sprang to my eyes as I sat there and listened to my dad.

“I just want you to know that I can’t wait to spend another twenty-six years plus with you. You are my shining star, and I love you.”

As I wiped a tear from my eye, Sebastian put his arm around me. My parents embraced each other tightly as everyone in the room cheered.

“Chloe,” my dad spoke as he handed me his guitar, “the song we discussed.”

With a smile, I got up, grabbed his guitar, and began to play “Only You” by Joshua Radin. Sebastian stood across the room and intently watched me as I sang with my father while the love my parents had for each other radiated throughout the room.

After the party was over, I stayed back to help my mom clean up.