Page 31 of His Revenge
Then, our lips seal again as her tears start anew because love can be difficult sometimes.Hell, my own eyes are beginning to tear as well because this is a pivotal moment in our relationship.But we’re going to give it a try, and I’m going to do my goddamn best to please Minnie because her happiness is everything to me.Yes, I started out as her stepfather, and her boss, and a man hell-bent on revenge against her mother.But along the way, I was also charmed by the young blonde’s innocent, trusting manner, and the goodness of her heart.In the end, I realized that my so-called “revenge” means nothing, and that I was wasting my time.After all, everything I want is right here, in my arms.
“I love you,” I murmur into the delicate seashell of her ear, rapturous to have Minnie in my embrace once again.“I’ll always take care of you.I’ll always be here for you.Anything you want, at any time.”
Then, the words I want to hear are repeated back to me.
“I love you too, Brad,” Minnie whispers while kissing me once again.“We will figure it out.”
With that, the next chapter of our lives begins because there’s no sense in dwelling on the past.Our past grievances are just that: in the past, and with both of us pledging our hearts, there’s only one thing to be done ...to stay true to one another as we chart a new path together.
EPILOGUE
Minnie
“Your ring looks beautiful,” Juliette gushes.“Are you excited to get married?”
I nod, practically sparkling with joy.
“Yes, but we’re waiting to get married.We’re going to have a long engagement first because we want the baby to be born, and then to get settled with being new parents and everything.But your ring is gorgeous too,” I praise.“I had no idea that you and Harry were planning on tying the knot.”
My pretty friend colors a bit.
“Well, Harry and I have been dating for a while now,” Juliette murmurs.“And you know that I’m on a student visa right?But it’s going to expire after graduation, and without a job, I can’t stay in the U.S.”
I stare at Juliette.
“Wait, you’re marrying Harry for a green card?”I ask, surprised.“I had no idea that things were so dire.I thought people from Europe had an easy time immigrating here.”
Juliette is pensive.
“No, it’s never easy,” she says.“Even Europeans have to have a job with an American company, and then that company sponsors them for a work visa.But I don’t have a job lined up, so Harry said we should do this.But I’m happy!”she announces, sitting up straighter.“This is great news!”
I marvel at the huge sparkler on her hand.
“And I love the diamond too.It’s enormous!”
Juliette stares at the gem, her cheeks flushing slightly.
“It is, isn’t it?It’s an heirloom that Mr.Lewis gave to Harry to give to me after we announced our engagement.It belonged to Harry’s grandmother.”
“Oh, so you’ve met Harry’s parents already.”
“Well no, just his dad,” Juliette corrects, flushing again.“Harry’s parents have been divorced since forever, so I just met his father.You might know of him because Jordan Lewis is on the Board of Trustees at Evergreen.I guess he’s an alum from a long time ago, and so he’s serving a term.”
I pause for a moment, my brow scrunching.
“Wait a minute.Is this the Jordan Lewis who built the Lewis Athletic Center on campus?The real estate magnate?That’sHarry’s dad?”
Juliette nods, flushing brightly again.
“Yes.Harry’s basically legacy at Evergreen although he’s very smart,” she rushes.“He definitely deserved to get in on his own merits, and I’m lucky to be engaged to him,” Juliette adds a little too vehemently.“Very lucky!”
I hold up a hand.
“Okay, girlfriend, I totally believe you.Your fiancé’s a smart cookie.But I think I saw Jordan Lewis’s picture in the last issue of theEvergreen Collegiate, and your future father-in-law is H-O-T, Juliette.Like seriously ga-ga worthy.Oh my god!”I say, fanning myself as if I’m wilting from heat.
Juliette laughs a little uncomfortably, and I wonder if something is going on that I don’t know of.But at that moment, my handsome fiancé appears at the door, and Juliette jumps up in a rush.
“Hey Mr.Landry,” she greets.“Thanks so much for the job at Excel!I really enjoyed my summer there, but I have to go now.See you both!”she says before practically running out of the living room.The front door slams as my boyfriend stares at me.
