Chapter 539

• The song choice from me to Jake plays across the floor, surrounding us as we sway. We’re still wrapped up in each other, our eyes focused intently. The swell of happiness between us is infectious, and I don’t think either of us has stopped smiling since his dance-floor proposal an hour ago. I truly know joy beyond all bounds. I wanted to reply to his song. After all, it was our tradition, and in a grand fashion to match his, the DJ was more than happy to oblige when the orchestra finally took their leave.
• Ella Henderson's “Yours” plays beautifully across the room, telling him everything I want to say right now.
• He sways me around the dance floor for the hundredth time, wrapped in his arms and smiling like crazy. Feeling like I could die from contentment. People congratulated us the whole way through the meal, and neither of us has managed to stop touching the other, smiling brightly with only eyes for each other. I can’t stop glancing at my hand over his wide shoulder to the understated, delicate diamond ring, showing me he’d thought about what I would like. Non-showy, vintage, and perfectly me. He chose something I would’ve chosen for myself, elegant and meaningful, rather than a display of wealth. Jake knows me better than I think he gives himself credit for.