Chapter 252

There was unrestrained happiness radiating from them over our reunion. The embraces came fast and furious, mixed in with shouts and laughs and even a couple tears of joy.

And then it happened. I don’t remember who spotted it first. I just remember the commotion.

"Wait, what?" came one voice.

"When?" came another.

"Oh my god!" rumbled from more than one mouth.

For the second time in a matter of minutes, a moment seemed to last an eternity. Once things died down, I was able to take a mental picture of the scene. It was one I would never forget. Juliet and Melanie had taken two steps back from us. The late afternoon sun bathed them in golden light. Their smiles were even wider and brighter than before. I saw Jess wiping tears from the corners of her eyes. The happy couple each held up their left hands. On their ring fingers, Juliet and Melanie each sported a stunning, massive diamond engagement ring.

Juliet, the mistress