Page 164 of Fall I Want
Take a ridiculous number of pictures together. It’s the only way to turn back time.
Be each other’s best friend. Because together, you can conquer anything.
Share secrets and communicate. And never repeat what’s said.
Forgive easily. Sometimes, it’s the only way to move forward.
Love one another without barriers. Because then it’s limitless.
I decided today that I’m leaving my engagement ring for you.
When you were close to four years old, there were many nights when you’d twist it around my finger and tell me how pretty it was. The light would catch it at a certain angle and it would shine like a diamond in the sky. You loved it. Please don’t feel pressured to use it, but I wanted you to have it for your special person. And you’ll know who it should go to when the time comes, deep in your heart.
I have many wishes in this life. One of them is that you find your forever person sooner rather than later. Time is too precious to waste.
I could probably write you a novel about love and how incredible it is when you truly find it. Fifteen-year-old you would groan loudly when I talked about these things. I hope adult you appreciates it.
If you find this letter before your big day, please comeback and reread this when the time comes. Perspective makes old things seem new again.
Sealed with my everlasting love,
Mom
P.S. I’ve written thirteen letters for you and hid them in different places at Hollow Manor because you always loved a scavenger hunt. What number is this? Ah well. Happy hunting!
Ifold the letter and hand it to Zane, glancing down at the ring on my finger. He twists the diamond around.
I look up, meeting his soft eyes. “All this time, I thought I manifested you, but I actually think your mom manifested me.”
He laughs, squeezing me a little tighter. “I love you so damn much that it almost hurts.”
“I love you too.” I meet his gaze. “You’reall I wantin life.”
“You’ve got me, Pumpkin. For eternity.”
Chapter 39
