Chapter 22
After the wedding, everyone headed to the Kaitlyn's for brunch. Gary had insisted that the girls ride with Megan back to the house.
"Why can't they come with us?" She asked as Gary helped her into the car.
"Because, we have to make a quick stop on the way." Gary said giving her a sly smile as he closed the car door.
"What kind of stop? What are you planning?" Kaitlyn asked suspiciously when he got into his seat.
"You'll see." Gary smiled and he started the car.
During the ride, though she kept quiet, Gary could tell that her mind was racing. He knew that he had sparked her curiosity. When he stopped the car, the look on Kaitlyn's face was of complete bewilderment.
"We're here." Gary said as he got out of the car and walked around and opened her door.
"We're at the park." She said as he took her hand and helped her out of the car.
"See, that's where you're wrong. It's not just any park." Gary smiled and led her to the exact spot where they had met four months ago. "You see this was the exact spot where I fell in love with you."
"I didn't realize you were such a romantic." She smiled.
"Well, then I guess I better work on that." He smiled then kissed her softly.
"I like it when you surprise me." She said.
"Good, because I have something for you." He said, as he reached into his suit coat pocket and pulled out a tiny satin bag. He looked into her eyes. "My mother gave this to me a few days ago after I told her that we were getting married. She said that she waited her whole life to give it to me. You see she told me that this is something that has been passed down in the Hobson family for generations. The first son of the family is to give it to his bride on their wedding day as a wedding present. Only, when I married Marcia, she didn't give to me. I guess she knew what I didn't know at the time. Anyway, she wants you to have it, so that someday our first son can pass it onto his bride."
Gary opened the snap on the bag and pulled out an antique sapphire and diamond ring. He picked up her right hand and slid it on her ring finger.
"How about that. Perfect fit." He smiled.
"Gary, it's beautiful and I would be honored to wear it." She said as she started to cry.
"I love you Mrs. Hobson." He whispered as he wiped the tears from her cheeks.
"I love you." She said as Gary leaned in and kissed her.