Chapter 228

Although today she appeared to be having the time of her life even more so than I had ever witnessed.

"This is one of the best days of my life," Rita said, breaking the silence. "I can’t imagine anything more perfect. It’s so special to be sitting here, in this place, with the people I love the most."

"I bet we can make it more perfect," I said.

When Kat and Jess gasped in unison, I knew my audible on our plans had worked. Rita, staring at the Eiffel Tower, turned back to me.

"How could we ..." her words trailed away. She pulled her sunglasses off, needing to reassure her eyes.

I had gotten on one knee next to her and held out the open Tiffany ring box.

"The only thing I could ever think of to make life more perfect is to have you forever, Rita," I said. "Will you marry me?" I had to fight back the emotion of the moment.

I wasn’t sure who sobbed first, but almost immediately all thr