RICK
“Rick!”
I look up and see Lara. I have met her briefly before but she makes enough of an impression that I couldn’t forget her. She’s like a breath of fresh air.
“Lara,” I say. I get up and she shows me into her office.
“Congratulations!” she says. “At last someone managed to nail down Christine. It’s about time she settled down.”
better than me on that score. You’ve known her a lot
so happy for both
“Thank you,” I say.
chair and pushes stray strands of hair behind her ear. “So do you have anything in mind for
I proposed at the the Inn of
Lara smiles. “But yes, I agree you’ve set the bar high for
I ask
could invite the guests to the wedding wherever you decide to hold it. It probably means you’ll have less guests but
hesitate a moment. I’m sure I’ve heard the name ‘V’ somewhere before. I know it’s short for a longer name but I can’t remember where I heard it. Besides there are many names that begin
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