A Year Later
“You may now kiss the bride,” those were the words Noble would remember most about his wedding. That and the way Stacy’s ocean blue eyes gazed up at him. The way her lips felt as he gave his bride their first kiss as husband and wife.
“Hey are you going to just stare at each other or are you going to open that box?” Loyal demanded winking at their dad.
“Oh,” he gasped, chuckling a little as he tore the wrapping paper off.
“If I didn’t know better it almost looked like you were lost in thought,” Loyal teased “but we both know your head is empty.”
Snorting a little he bit back the snide comment he was about to say. His twin had a way of getting under his skin. His annoyance was soon forgotten as he saw what was inside the box. “Dad you can’t….”
“Why can’t I?” he asked smiling “you and Stacy do most of the work already. I’m just making it official.”
“Are you sure?” he asked “I don’t mind waiting.”
“We’re sure,” Ryan nodded “you’re mother and I have discussed it. We want to travel while we’re still young enough to enjoy it.” Sighing his eyes filled with sadness “our hearts haven’t been in running the resort.”
“We know Dad,” Noble handed the box to Stacy to give his dad a hug. They could all see the sadness in their parents eyes that never seemed to lessen sense they lost Unity. “Thanks Dad,” he murmured wishing there was something else he could say or do.
