Every Day Is Christmas by Karen Schaler

Author:Karen Schaler
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Karen Schaler
Published: 2023-07-13T17:46:43+00:00

Chapter 14

A moment later, Alexis found herself standing in the living room of the boyfriend she’d just broken up with. Marc.

The sleek, sophisticated room had magnificent views of Atlanta’s skyline. There were vaulted ceilings, making the space even more impressive, and a collection of modern art hanging on the walls. This was the kind of room that was designed to impress. It didn’t really look lived in. There were very few personal touches.

There wasn’t a Christmas tree or any sign of holiday decorations anywhere.

Alexis’s attention went immediately to the two men sitting on the couch. She could only see the back of their heads, but she knew one of the men was Marc. She turned to her mom.

“What are we doing in Marc’s condo?”

Lydia motioned for her to move forward. “Go see.”

Nervous, Alexis walked toward the two men.

Her mom followed her.

Before Alexis could even see who the second man was, she was practically blinded by a dazzling display of diamond engagement rings on the coffee table.

She gasped when she saw her favorite jeweler, Don, showing Marc a stunner of an engagement ring. She whirled around to face her mom. “What’s my jeweler doing here?”

Lydia gave her a look. “I think that’s pretty obvious. It looks like those are all engagement rings.”

Alexis’s mouth dropped open. “No,” she said in disbelief.

“Yes,” Lydia replied as she happily tried one of the rings on. She held it up so the giant diamond caught the light. “Not bad.”

“Why is he looking at rings?” Alexis asked, incredulous. “I just broke up with him.”

“Obviously, this is before you talked to him. Honey, you really need to keep up,” Lydia said as she continued to admire the diamond ring she was wearing.

“Oh no,” Alexis said in full panic mode. “He was going to propose. I had no idea. I have to stop him.” Frantic, she got right in his face. “Marc, you can’t buy that. I’m not going to marry you! I’m going to break up with you. Don’t waste your money.”

“He can’t see or hear you,” Lydia said as she put the ring back and picked up another one to try. “Remember, you just need to listen and learn.”

Alexis was speechless as she listened to Marc talk to Don.

“I’m taking Alexis to Bali for Christmas,” Marc said, excited. “That’s where I’m going to propose. I’ve been planning this for months. I want everything to be perfect, starting with the ring.”

“Well, that’s what I’m here for,” Don said. “We will make sure to find something that Alexis will cherish. Proposing in Bali. That’s very romantic. She’s going to love it.”

Alexis jumped in front of Don. “No, I won’t! This trip isn’t going to happen. Don’t encourage him, Don. I’m not going to marry Marc. Don’t sell him a ring!”

Don handed Marc a ring with a breathtaking four-carat, emerald-cut diamond. “I think she’d love this one. It’s classy and timeless. It’s flawless. One of a kind. Just like she is.”

Marc’s face lit up as he took the ring and started studying it closer.

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