“They’ll love you. Just as much as I do.” He leaned over and kissed her again. “Oh, and if you want to take that job at the MAC store you can, but only if it’s what you want.”
Mel thought about it for a minute. She loved Daveed and appreciated his offer, but she wanted a chance to earn her own money, to stand on her own two feet. “I do want it. I want something that’s just mine. Does that make sense?”
“Absolutely.” His affectionate gaze warmed her clear to her toes. “I’m very proud of you, habibaty.”
“You are?” Her smile widened. “I’m proud of you too.”
He looked surprised. “Why?”
“Because you finally opened up to me, told me how you really feel. I know that wasn’t easy for you and it shows me how much you care.”
They stopped at another light and he pulled her close again. “I intend to keep on showing you how much I care.”
“You do?” she asked, snuggling into his chest and sliding her arms around his neck.
“Oh yeah, I do.” He bent his head to kiss her again, whispering, “For many years to come.”
End of A Sheikh for Christmas