• Freya •

Just what had gotten into me that I placed Ben's ring in my purse instead of the drawer? At least my secret was safe there. Now it was dislosed to the world with a misunderstanding.

Rafe's father gave a long speech. As it ended, spotlights turned to me and Rafe. My eyes narrowed to slits. I put my hand in front of them to stop flashlights of cameras, directed to me, reporters however continued clicking our pictures.

I felt Rafe had been pushed to stand beside me. My knees became weak. I kept clutching the ring inside my fist.

"Mom, Dad listen to me." I begged them....