Page 120 of One Night with Tulip
“We both will matter.In loving each other and being good to each other, we will set a proper example for our wayward offspring.”
“Being good to each other,” he repeated with a pensive nod.“You make it easy for me, Tulip.Nothing brings me greater joy than to make you happy.”
“You do the same for me.I love you so much, Alex.”
The snow had stopped, leaving only the slightest dusting of powdery white on the torch-lit terrace that was empty because of the chill to the air.Alex twirled her out there, and drew her closer so that he could wrap her in his jacket.“I won’t keep you out here long, my love.It’s too cold.”
It wasn’t all that cold.
Just a bit of a nip to the air.
He kissed her with the heat of their first kiss in Lady Fullerton’s garden, the one that had started it all and led to this moment.
One night.
One kiss.
And the hope for a thousand more.
“I love you, Tulip,” he whispered, his lips warm against her ear.
“I love you so much, Alex.”She heard laughter and animated chatter coming from inside, and the music continued to play.Everyone seemed to be in the merry spirit of their party.But what mattered most to her were these new memories created for Alex.
Happy ones.
Tulip looked forward to a lifetime of joy and irresistible kisses from him.
THE END
