deuxième amour

XXII -big or small?-

    Aldrin Ledger

Who doesn't love Christmas? I'll tell you, me.

Never liked it. Now you may think it's because of some traumatic childhood issue- and you may be right.

Having a mafia family of two doesn't exactly mean the happiest of Christmas memories. My father wasn't religious and I got money days earlier so i can buy whatever i want, so no exciting mornings of gifts under the tree.

I would have forgotten Christmas even existed if not for Nathan's family. Or Nathan and Vivian really. We three would hangout together on Christmas eve and the next day till noon. But then Vivian made friends and got a boyfriend so she spent time with them too. So it was me and Nathan again

I told Fayre about my hate towards Christmas and she was surprised to say the least. And she was going to throw a party or something but Lily and Carl beat her to it. They won the argument to how this is edwin's first Christmas before they leave.

They are leaving before New Years'

I did ask fayre why she isn't spending Christmas in Alabama but she just said that her sister would probably want to spend time with her fiancé alone and she rather spend Christmas with me.

So here i am 3 days before Christmas, in an antique shop

I knew from the minute i saw the ring, it would look amazing on fayre. I didn't plan to propose just yet, but i guess the ring was a push.

I think we're both ready? She's gonna be out of college soon and we did have that serious baby talk, does that show she's ready too?

Even if she doesn't want to get married just yet, this could be a promise ring and we could have a long engagement, I'm fine with it. All i know is I'm ready to spend my life with her

"Good evening, what can i help you with?' The man in the shop asked

"Can i see that ring up close?" He nods and takes out the ring from its box and i examine it closely

The man nodded "are you thinking about proposing?"

I nodded curtly. Don't see how that's important to his sales

"Well then this is perfect, do you know her ring size?"

I think "i don't" i deadpan

He nods "well i can put this asside for you and you can come back tomorrow?" He asked

"Wait i might have a way" i take out my phone and call lily

"Helooo grumpy!" She picks up

I roll my eyes "hi, i need your help but don't freak out ok?"

"What did you do? Is it fayre?" She asks

"Yeah. Do you remember when fayre gave you one of her rings? Can you check what's the size of that ring?"

There's silence then squealing

"OMG YOURE GONNA PROPOSE?? ALDRIN!!" I move the phone a little away from my ear