The early morning sun found its way through the cruise window, casting a soft, golden light over the room. Carmela slowly stirred awake, her eyes fluttering open to the warmth of the day. She raised her hand, letting the sunlight play across her fingers, and noticed the large diamond ring on her finger catching the light, sending tiny rainbows dancing across the room. A smile touched her lips, though she couldn't quite understand why the sight made her smile.
"He seriously jumped into the water to get back the ring," she thought, her smile fading into a pout as she pulled the bed cover closer, tucking it under her chin.
"You seem happy," Nix's voice suddenly broke the morning's quiet. Startled, she turned to look at him, but the moment their eyes met, the smile on her face disappeared.
