I'm walking confidently toward the boutiques when suddenly it hits me. I can't just pop into these stores! What if I see her in the dress?! On the other hand we really need to finish this paperwork. I'm standing at the entrance to the boutiques running options through my head. . . have her paged? Send Ken in for recon? Pull the fire alarm? No... that's probably not a good choice.
Suddenly Donna walks out of a jewelry store. I try to hide behind a ficus tree. I hear her musical laughter.
"Hey dork. You know I can see you, right?"
I grin at her. "Is it safe to come out?"
She laughs at me again and says "I don't know. Exactly what is it you are freaked out about?"
"I didn't want to see your dress."
"No worries. It's in a garment bag and its been sent up to the room." She comes over and kisses my cheek. "You know you really are very sweet."
"Are you done shopping?" After she says yes, I offer her my arm and we head towards the license agent's office.
I notice then that she only has a small bag from a jewelry store. Duh. I didn't think about a ring for me. I'm glad she's got it covered. I'm sure its great and I don't really care that much what it looks like- although I absolutely do want to wear one- but I see an opportunity for fun here.
"Hey. . .what's in the bag? Can I see?"
"No, Josh."
"Awww, come on. Is it for me? Show me."
"No."
"Want me to hold it? It looks heavy. I can carry it. I won't peek." She's rolling her eyes now. But she's still smiling. God. I love her.