AmyStrange & the Criminal (Part 1: the Escape) Copyright © 2019 by David P. Ayotte THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR CHILDREN
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CHAPTER 14: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st << 188 | 189 | 190 >> You could almost see the idea form in his mind, as he smiled and said, “I have another diamond that's just a little bigger than this one. I could knock a couple pieces off each end, and that'll make it the same size...” and this is where he paused dramatically. This was definitely a night for high drama. He continued by explaining that, “those two chips will be so masterfully cut, that they'll look magnificent on the groom’s engagement ring and wedding band. Trust me,” he told her. He turned to me, “It'll be symbolic, like a piece of Miss Beth is always with you.” How the hell could I argue with that? “I love it, let's do it.” Beth agreed, and I picked out my two bands, well, Beth did most of the picking. I was just there to agree with her. After that, Darryl got to work. One of the very few things, that I knew for sure about Darryl, was that he was an expert jeweler. It's how he got his start, “down the wrong path,” he was always fond of saying. He could easily do this, and it’d look just like a real jeweler had done it, which he was. Sorry, I guess that's kinda stupid, huh? Anyway, this time, he out did himself, and it didn’t even take him two hours, all together, before he handed us our rings in hinged satin lined boxes. Four boxes all total. Against the black satin they looked even more stunning. I couldn't think of anything to say except, “Wow!” Thankfully, Beth finally knew what to say, “Thank you, everyone.” She gave everyone a hug along with a kiss on the cheek for Darryl. Everyone? I looked at my arch- enemy, and as if she could read my mind, said, “I donated forty dollars,” and gave me another evil little grin, “I donated it for Beth, not you.” I grabbed Beth and forgot all about my Arch. I sat her down on the couch and got down on one knee again. That's when someone knocked at the front door. I looked at my watch. It was going on nine-thirty. Damn, I thought, just now remembering the package. I sighed and got up to answer the door. Damn, this is such bad timing. << 188 | 189 | 190 >> CHAPTER 14: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st
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