“Regrets? No way! I won, don’t you see? I won over all those women mooing over you, especially the conniving Miss Monica Shang. She almost won, too. She came awfully close to breaking us up. But I have got the ring; I have you. I feel very blessed.”
“So do I. I hope Greg and Theresa will be as happy as we are.”
“My aunt deserves a good man. I think Greg may be it. Despite his rough edges, he’s a good guy. Someone managed to get some good instincts into you two.” Her smile brightened. “It was wonderful seeing you with your mother. How long has it been, fourteen years?”
“At least. The years have taken their toll on her. I think I was sixteen the last time I saw her. I talked to her a few times after my divorce and other failed relationships, but that was about the extent of our togetherness.”
“She cried so hard when she saw you. It was sad watching her cling to you as if one hug could make up for all that time lost. Do you think you two will ever get close?”
“Maybe. It’ll take some time though; a lot has happened.”
Brandi studied his expression with an empathetic heart. His mother was still a painful subject, so she changed course, playfully poking his ribs. “Right now, I need you more than anyone does, including your mother. So, if you don’t mind, Dr. Polaris.…” She pushed the sheets aside and straddled him. Her lips gently met his. “I’m never letting you go no matter what you say or do. You’re mine for eternity.”
“Eternity is a beautiful place to be with you, Mrs. Polaris!”