Page 100 of My Ex-Fiance's Best Men
“Holy smokes,” I gasp as soon as I see it.
My office is at the top floor, giving me a great view of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park, further to the left. But it’s the building next door that becomes the object of my attention. The rooftop terrace has been flooded with an abundance of white and pink roses.
On the edge, I see Dominic, August, and Theo standing proudly and smiling. In front of them, yellow roses have been arranged to spell out a stunning, breath-taking sentence.
WILL YOU MARRY US?
“Oh, my God…” I whisper.
I point downstairs.
They nod.
“Please excuse me, Mr. Terrence,” I say with a trembling voice.
“By all means, Miss Baldwin. I do believe congratulations are in order,” he laughs.
Five minutes later,I’m rushing out of the Baldwin Enterprises building with tears in my eyes and joy in my heart as I see Dominic, August, and Theo making their way up the front steps.
“Are you serious?”
“We are. If you’ll have us.” Dominic gives me a dazzling smile.
“Of course I’ll have you!” I reply, melting on the inside while my heart feels as if it might beat right out of my chest. It’s nearly impossible to breathe as my men huddle around me and take me in their arms.
People stop to stare at us, but we don’t care. We kiss, we hug, and we hold one another tightly as I say the words over and over.
“Yes, absolutely yes, undeniably yes!”
Dominic laughs and takes out a small velvet box, revealing a stunning diamond ring. The main stone is heart shaped, flanked by fine emerald and citrine shards, and mounted on a slim, gold band that reminds me of the Elven jewelry from fantasy movies. It’s so beautiful, so delicate and ethereal.
“We want to spend the rest of our lives with you, Phoebe,” he says. “That much, we know beyond any doubt.”
“You belong with us,” August adds. “We’re compatible in every possible way, and I have never been happier.”
Theo gently takes the ring and slips it on my finger. “Only one of us will be able to marry you in the eyes of the law, but knowthat this ring represents our commitment, from this day until our very last.”
“I love you all so much, it hurts,” I manage as I admire the ring, then proceed to cup each of my men’s handsome faces and kiss them deeply on the lips.
I taste coffee and mint, raw nerves and complete devotion. I taste dreams of a future together. The promise of beautiful days ahead. I taste the beginning of a strange new life where we all belong, our authentic and truest selves in sublime harmony. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Our new lifetogether starts with all of us moving into the Baldwin Mansion. I had a lot of the original furniture taken out to be sold or donated so the guys could bring in whatever they wanted of their own. I also hired a decorator and purchased all new pieces for the master bedroom. I wanted it to be a reflection of us.
“I still can’t believe it,” I say as we go in to see the final result.
“Can’t believe what?” Dominic asks.
I wave the ring at him and smile.
We step inside the master and stare at the design. It’s downright stupendous. It took the decorators a couple of weeks to get all the details right, but it looks like a slice of heaven from where I’m standing.
“They really outdid themselves,” I say.
“It’s our little corner away from the rest of the world,” August says.
“It’s wonderful,” I whisper.
“This is where it begins,” Dominic says as he turns around to face me. “Our life together.”
