Page 41 of No Regrets

She pulled her hair to the side, hoping to push it in the direction she wanted it to go and slid the bobby pin in. “Fine. How does my damn hair look?”

He frowned, coming in front of her to inspect the damage. He fiddled with the pins, pulling and yanking until he was satisfied with the results. He turned her around and both sides were perfect, just the way she wanted them.

“How’d you do that?”

“Magic. Come on. Get your cute little ass out here so we can go.” He swatted her behind and stepped over the mess of clothes heading into the bedroom.

After taking one last look in the mirror, she followed him, stopping short when she seen he held a black necklace box in his hands. So far, the only necklace she wore was the locket he gave her at Christmas, holding both Shiloh and his picture inside. But the sexy grin on his face said he was up to something.

“I knew you’d never agree if I asked you, so I didn’t and went for it myself.” He motioned for her to sit on the bed, and she did, wondering what he was up to.

“Now, I had the jeweler pick out a sapphire blue necklace thinking your dress would be blue, but . . . I think this necklace is going to go perfect with that dress. Better actually.”

He came to her opening the black velvet box to show her the most beautiful diamond and sapphire necklace she’d ever seen. Cut in marquis form, little diamonds and sapphires alternated around a huge sapphire set as a center stone. It was beautiful, and worth more than she could care about.

“That costs more than—”

“Don’t, Brianna. It’s a rental, and you’re going to wear it, along with the diamond earrings I purchased.” He pulled out another box and handed it to her.

Taking a deep breath, she opened it and gasped at the teardrop diamonds set as dangle-form earrings. He purchased these? For her? She looked up at him, and he smiled as he undid the necklace from its case.

“You bought these?”

He scoffed, leaning over her to clasp the necklace around her neck. “Why do you think you don’t deserve nice things?”

“I’ve never owned a diamond before, Kaden. You give me this beautiful ring for Christmas. And now these earrings. Not to mention letting me wear this necklace. It’s overwhelming.”

He squatted in front of her, sliding his arms around her thighs. “You’re a beautiful woman, Brianna. You deserve beautiful things. Now put the earrings in and finish getting dressed.”

She smiled sheepishly as she put the earrings in her ears. “It’s not my fault we’re late. You ravished me in the bathroom.”

Dreading the first time of wearing a pair of new stilettos, she grabbed her new shoes. If she could make it for a few hours, she’d be doing great. She slid them on her bare feet while Kaden slipped on his tux jacket.

“I ravished you? Were you not the one that said, ‘Fuck me, Kaden’?” He stuffed his wallet into the pocket as he continued talking. “Clearly that’s your fault because I mean, how could a guy resist?”

He spritzed on his cologne finally and turned around to watch her finish up dressing. “Oh, whatever. If you hadn’t have come in there in the first place, I wouldn’t have said it.”

She stood, a little wobbly at first in her new shoes, putting her up to Kaden’s chin now. She’d never worn heels this tall in her life. A few inches sure, but five? She felt like a hooker going to prom.

“You keep saying it and playing dress up will be such a waste.” He kissed her, sliding his hands to her waist. “Are you ready?”

“Let me spray some perfume, brush my teeth, and change my purse, and yeah, I’ll be ready to go.” She turned doing her best not to break her neck at the new and unusual height.

“If we make it there on time it’ll be a miracle.” Kaden sat on the bed waiting for her to finish.

After spritzing his favorite smelling perfume on, she brushed her teeth and grabbed her purse to exchange the vital stuff. Her wallet, driver’s license, and lip gloss all fit into the small satin bag, and that was about all that could fit. Once done, she stuffed it under her arm, grabbed the matching shawl, and looked over at Kaden’s raised eyebrow.

“Ready?”

He stood. “If three things are all you need, then why do you carry all that other junk in your purse with you?”

“Well, some things I need at certain times but not all the time. Hence, tampons or gum or lotion. Depending on the mood and circumstance. It’s easier to carry it with you all the time instead of taking the chance of forgetting it when you need it.”

He shook his head as she thrust her purse into his arms so she could fix the shawl around her shoulders. Once satisfied, she took the purse back and took her husbands arm. He held the car door open for her like a perfect gentleman. Once situated inside, he went around to the driver’s seat and climbed behind the wheel.

“Have I told you that I love you today?” he asked backing out of the garage.

“Yes. When Shiloh was crying this morning and you didn’t want to get out of bed. I told you I’d get her, and you said, ‘Thanks, babe, I love you.’”

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