In Georgs hand was the most beautiful ring Maria had ever seen. It was a gold band with a diamond in the middle with two blue saphires on each side of the diamond.
Georg took it and put it on Marias finger saying"I never gave you a engagement ring , I saw this ring and it reminded me of you,the diamond sparkled like your smile and the saphires reminded me of your eyes". Maria started to cry. Georg kissed her tears "I hope those are happy tears"?
"Oh yes, this is the most wonderful of surprises,I love you " cried Maria.
Georg took her in his arms and kissed her. She never felt as safe and loved as at this moment.
"Georg?"said Maria out of breath.
"Yes my love" Georg replied.
"Can we go back to the hotel?"asked Maria
"Yes you must be a little tired" answered Georg.
"No not really, I want us to be alone" she whispered in his ear.
" That is exactly what I was thinking, but we may never leave that room" whispered Georg.
" There is always room service" she said with a smile.
They arrived in their suite a short time later.The living room was filled with the boxes from the stores they had been.
How on earth will we get all these things back home Maria wondered to herself as she looked around the room. She did not see that Georg was slowly coming up behind her. She jumped as he grabbed her waist.
"You scared me"Maria gasped
"I'm sorry " he laughed " I thought we would take a nap before we go out for dinner"
"A nap" she asked" that wasn't what I had in mind" and with that she began kissing Georg. He returned her kisses eagerly. As they came into the bedroom he said he had another present for her. He went to his suitcase and pulled out another box only this was bigger than the last one.
Maria opened the box to find a necklace with seven charms on it. Each one had one of the childrens name on it. The box also had ten more extra charms laying loose.
Maria laughed "are these extra ones in case I lose one"
"Actually I bought them because I thought we might need them in the near future" he smiled
As Maria counted the charms she exclaimed"there are ten charms!"
"You said you wanted to have children" he said taking her in his arms.
"Well if you want me to be able to wear all of these on our 25th anniversary I think we should think about starting on child number 8" said Maria as she put her arms around Georg.
Georg took Marias face in his hands and kissed her gently on the lips.She kissed him back eagerly. Georg looked into her eyes and she knew that he wanted her and she him.Georg left her side long enough to close the door to the bedroom.He came back and led her to the bed where they were together for the rest of the afternoon and night.
That evening Georg ordered a late supper for them. He had the bellboy set up the dinner out on the balcony.
Georg and Maria sat and talked about the future.
As Maria was talking about the children she noticed Georgs eyes get very sad.
"Darling what is wrong, you look worried"said Maria
"I'm sorry I guess I just worry about what is happening back home" he said
"If anything happens Max will call us" she said.
"I know, I trust Max and know he will protect the children"he said
"Do you want to call him?" Maria asked.
"No thats allright they will be fine"said Georg.
Georg got up out of his chair and walked over to Maria.He bent down next to her took her hands in his and kissed
them.Maria took her hand and brushed his hair back.
"I hope our children have your beautiful eyes and dark hair" she said
He laughed saying" I have a feeling they will have your disposition"
"Well if they do our lives will never be boring " she laughed.
They both stood up and looked out at the city.
"Will I ever get to see the other sites of Paris or do you plan on keeping me here for the next month" said Maria.
"There will be enough time for both but all I want to do is hold you" said Georg