“Now, I’m really confused.”
“Just wait. I think that everything will become very clear to you soon.”
“How?”
“Look over there.” He pointed towards the deck of Dune House that overlooked the water.
Suzie looked in the direction that he pointed. She saw Jason and Summer who stood very close together. Jason took her hand in his, then lowered down onto one knee. Suzie gasped and covered her mouth with her hand. Paul squeezed her free hand. Jason produced the ring box from his pocket and lifted the lid. He held it up to Summer. Though Suzie was at a distance from the pair she was sure she detected a tremble in Jason’s hand. She looked over at Paul with wide eyes. He winked at her. The two watched as Summer smiled and wept at the same time. Finally, she nodded and Jason stood up to embrace her. Suzie felt as if she’d witnessed a very sacred moment between her young cousin and his future wife.
“Jason didn’t want to buy it from the jewelry shop because Summer’s friend works there and he was afraid she would tell Summer so he asked me to order the ring before I went out in the boat. Then I picked it up when I docked. I kept it because he didn’t want Summer to accidently find it. I couldn’t tell you or Mary because he was afraid that one of you might drop a hint. He wanted it to be a surprise so that he would get an honest answer. It looks like he got his answer.”
“Yes, it does.” Suzie tilted her head against his. “I’m so happy for him.” Paul encircled her waist with his arms.
“I love you, Suzie. Whether you want to marry me or not, whether you want to live alone forever or not. Nothing will change the way I feel about you.”
“I love you too, Paul.” She turned in his arms to face him. “You’ve made my life complete by being part of it. I don’t need anything more than that.”
“Then we’ll just keep loving each other and see where we end up. Sound good?”
“Sounds perfect.” Suzie sighed and snuggled close to him.
“Lucky Benita saved you,” Paul said.
“Yes, that bird is just as special as Priscilla always knew she was.” Suzie sighed. “I’m going to miss her when she goes back to Leanne.”
“Shall we take that walk on the beach now?” Paul asked.
“I would love to.” Suzie wrapped her arm around his and the two began to walk down the dune towards the water.
Garber would remain, as it always was, a place of tranquility and beauty.
The End
From the Author
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Cindy Bell is the author of the cozy mystery series Dune House, Sage Gardens, Chocolate Centered, Bekki the Beautician, Heavenly Highland Inn and Wendy the Wedding Planner.
Cindy has always loved reading, but it is only recently that she has discovered her passion for writing romantic cozy mysteries. She loves walking along the beach thinking of the next adventure her characters can embark on.
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More Books by Cindy Bell
Chocolate Centered Cozy Mysteries
The Sweet Smell of Murder
A Deadly Delicious Delivery
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Money Can Be Deadly
Trust Can Be Deadly
Ties Can Be Deadly
Rocks Can Be Deadly
Wendy the Wedding Planner Cozy Mysteries
Matrimony, Money and Murder
Chefs, Ceremonies and Crimes
Mice, Marriage and Murder
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Hairspray and Homicide
A Dyed Blonde and a Dead Body
Mascara and Murder
Pageant and Poison
Conditioner and a Corpse
Mistletoe, Makeup and Murder
Hairpin, Hair Dryer and Homicide
Blush, a Bride and a Body
Shampoo and a Stiff
Cosmetics, a Cruise and a Killer
Lipstick, a Long Iron and Lifeless
Camping, Concealer and Criminals
Treated and Dyed
Dune House Cozy Mysteries
Seaside Secrets
Boats and Bad Guys
Treasured History
Hidden Hideaways
Dodgy Dealings
Suspects and Surprises
Heavenly Highland Inn Cozy Mysteries
Murdering the Roses
Dead in the Daisies
Killing the Carnations
Drowning the Daffodils
Suffocating the Sunflowers
Books, Bullets and Blooms
A Deadly Serious Gardening Contest
A Bridal Bouquet and a Body