Page 119 of Wrapped in Red
Maverick:You have a point.
Ezra:It’s beautiful, isn’t it? I swear it’s the biggest diamond I’ve ever seen.
Holt:How are you even talking to us? Shouldn’t you be celebrating all over your apartment?
Noel:And that’s my cue to leave.
Maverick:Noel, stay. Please. I’m sorry for saying I was kicking you out.
Ezra:We celebrated last night. Plus, we’re going back to his parents later. We need all the energy for that.
Noel:Are you happy?
Matthias:Were you surprised?
Maverick:What do you mean that thing weighs ten pounds, Holt? That ring that Watts gave you has to weigh at least twenty.
Holt:It’s the best engagement ring in the world, and you’re jealous.
Maverick:Agree to disagree.
Ezra:I am beyond happy. CC had me convinced he wasn’t going to propose. I’ll tell you exactly what went down when I see you next week, but yes, I was surprised.
Noel:You deserve all the happiness.
Matthias:You do, boo.
Maverick:All of the goodness.
Holt:Goodness, happiness, and everything that comes with that.
Ezra:Girls, you’re going to make me cry. Is that what you’re trying to do to me?
I glanced up and over my shoulder at the sound of CC’s soft cough behind me. “Good morning, fiancé.” I beamed happily at him.
“Good morning, fiancé,” he repeated as his honey brown eyes moved over me before he met my gaze. “WAGs chat?”
I nodded. “Give me one second, baby.”
Ezra:I love you all. Thank you for being such amazing friends. My fiancé is up, and I have to go service him. Merry Christmas. Give your children, brothers, and significant others hugs for me. Send lots of pictures.
CC motioned for me to come toward him when I placed my phone on the counter. When I got close enough, he hooked his arm around my waist so he could yank me against him.
“Merry Christmas, Ezra.”
“Merry Christmas—” My words disappeared when CC’s lips found mine, and I got lost in my fiancé.
