"No. It's stunning. How much is it?" Avery Jane had never liked a piece of jewelry this much before, but this one necklace made her fall for it completely, ridiculously so. Every line of it seemed alive, layers of light and dark, every delicate strand weaving together.
"This one's not for sale." Beckett Wright watched the look on Avery's face. Over the past few months he didn't even know how many drafts he'd drawn, sheet after sheet torn up by him, until this final design. He'd planned to give it to her when the time was right. This 'Spread' set actually included a ring as well, but he hadn't taken it out, because that was meant for her eyes only.
"I ordered braised ribs over rice today—do you like that?" Beckett knew that if he tried to treat her to some fancy meal, she simply wouldn't agree to come, so these past few days he'd practically scoured every little restaurant nearby, carefully tasting the food, comparing prices, only then feeling reassured enough to bring her there.
