No Control

On our final full day together before I leave for Paris, Liam and I spend every moment we can together. We start with breakfast in bed, followed by a long shower together. The way Liam looks at me with his perfect dark eyes as he has me up against the cold tile, takes my breath away. I gasp as we become one. Liam whispers in my ear “I will think of this moment often while you are away.” I kiss him gently, then our passion takes over.
Later Liam tells me he found a park and wants us to go for a walk. I agree, having no idea this will be no simple walk in the park. It does start off like a usual walk. Liam and I hold hands and take in the beautiful scenery. It’s the perfect day to be outside. We take our time strolling through the park, stopping occasionally to sit on a bench. After being at the park for awhile, Liam leads me to a lovely grassy area with lots of trees surrounding it. As we come around a corner I see a picnic blanket spread out on the ground, set up with a full picnic lunch.
I look at Liam, he just grins. “Have I ever told you how much I love your surprises?” I ask him.
“Maybe once or twice.” He winks. He takes my hand and leads me to the blanket.
We have a wonderful lunch that reminds me of our time in Italy. Bread, cheese, and wine.
Liam and I lie on the blanket looking up at the beautiful sky. His arm wrapped around me. I turn towards him, my hand on his hard stomach. “Thank you Liam, this was an amazing surprise.”
“Oh I’m not done yet love.” Liam smiles. He motions for me to sit up. As I do he reaches in his pocket and pulls out what appears to be a ring box. My heart skips a beat...or two.
“This is for you my love. I want you to always be able to look down at your beautiful hands and be reminded of how much I love you. Whether I’m right beside you or miles away.”
Liam kisses me and hands me the box. I smile and with trembling hands open it. My breath catches. “Oh Liam, it’s perfect.”
Inside is a beautiful ring with two stones side by side. One a flawless clear diamond, my birthstone, and the other a perfect light green stone, Liam’s birthstone.
“I love it Liam, I couldn’t have picked anything more perfect. Thank you.” I lean over and kiss him.
I take the ring out of the box and start to put it on my right hand, Liam stops me.
“Let’s put it on this one, shall we?” Liam says as he takes the ring and puts it on my left ring finger.
I look at him shocked. “Liam?”
He grins. “It’s not an engagement ring love. I think we both agree we are too young for that. However, I would like you to wear it on your left hand to hold my spot, so to speak.”
I put my hands along side his face. “I will happily hold that spot for you.” Then I kiss him. At that moment I have more love for him in my heart than ever. I didn’t think that was possible.
I whisper in his ear. “You better take me back to the hotel now so I can properly thank you for this beautiful ring.”

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