Page 28 of I Remember Moscato

I squint at all of them.

“Thank you all for coming tonight! Please help me welcome to the stage, Twisted Bonds!” the emcee announces.

The entire bar erupts in cheers and clapping. When Jagger takes his place, he blows a kiss to me. Some of the women think he’s doing it to them and start screaming his name. I start laughing.

“It’s almost like being at Luminescence with the women screaming for our men.” Luciana laughs.

After they play five songs, it’s time for them to take a break.

“Before we take our break tonight, I have something to share. But first—Quinn, will you come up here please?” Jagger says.

I look at my friends and they’re all smiling at me.

“Go! Your man is calling for you.” Evangeline pushes me towards the stage.

I hear some women making comments as I push my way through the crowd. Jagger puts his hand out and helps me on stage. He gives me a kiss and leaves me standing next to Marley and Lennon. I can feel their excitement. As I stand there, they start playing the song their dad wrote for their mom. It’s called “You Are the One.” I’ve told Jagger it’s my favorite song.

As soon as the song ends, Jagger comes over to me and takes my hand.

“Quinn, you are the one for me. My person, my soulmate. All it took was seeing you across the club that night for me to know.”

Suddenly, Jagger drops to one knee and the crowd quiets down.

“I love you, Quinn. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?”

“Yes,” I whisper as I wipe the tears that are falling.

Jagger slips the most beautiful ring on my finger. It has two stones on it and the colors match my eyes. He stands and kisses me.

“SHE SAID YES!” he yells to the crowd.

I turn to look into the crowd and see everyone I love. My parents and siblings are here, the Mancinis and the Bastianinis. I can’t believe I didn’t notice them before.

“Thank you for making sure everyone was here tonight,” I say to Jagger as I kiss him again.