Page 83 of Soldier's Second Chance
“Time for the kiss,” Travis whispered to Mae as the two of them scampered off to the kitchen, leaving Hailey and Ransom alone together.
“Are you sure this is okay?” Ransom asked, looking down at the dainty ring on her finger. “I know it’s not as big as the one Dr. Silverman could buy you.”
She could have pointed out that Dr. Silverman was a fictional character. And that the actor who played him was madly in love with his own girlfriend. She could have reminded him that she had never worn flashy jewelry, or even wanted it.
But she knew what he meant. He meant that even after everything, he still wasn’t sure a simple country life was enough for her. And she could only think of one way to make him understand.
“Time for the kiss,” she whispered to him, as a happy tear escaped her eye and slid down her cheek.
His dark eyes flashed to hers and suddenly he was pulling her possessively into his arms, his mouth claiming hers in a way that told her there could never be anything uncertain about his feelings for her.
And she kissed him back with everything she had, hoping he would know that she didn’t have one bit of uncertainty about him either. She never had.
Giggling from the direction of the kitchen had herpulling back, a smile on her face when she saw the kids peeking out at them.
“This is how it’s going to be,” Ransom said with the crooked half-smile she had always loved.
“This is exactly how I want it,” she said, opening her arms so the kids could join them for another hug.
As she filled her arms with her three favorite people in the world, Hailey felt peace and joy flood her heart.
Whatever might have gone right or wrong in the past, and whatever ups and down the future might bring, so long as they held onto each other, the four of them were going to have a wonderful time.
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