One You Can’t Forget

Emily swallowed hard. “It didn’t?” She had believed he was better off without her.

“Not at all! In fact, it creates a hell of a lotta new ones.”

“What do you mean?” She hated seeing him upset.

Luke bent over by the rocking chair. “Like what the hell am I gonna do with these flowers?” Luke straightened and held out a bouquet of a dozen white roses.

Emily stared at them, and then him.

“But that’s not the worst of it.”

She wanted to smile but his face looked beyond upset. “What is?”

“What am I going to do with this?” He pulled out a long flat jewelry box from his pocket.

“What is it?” Her heart thundered against her chest.

“Open it.”

Emily took the box and opened it with trembling hands. She gasped. Inside was a small emerald cut sapphire on a silver chain. “Luke, it’s beautiful,” she whispered.

“Let me put it on.” He took the pendant from her hand and clasped it around her neck.

“Are you trying to bribe me?” said Emily.

“Not at all. I did think,” said Luke, whispering in her ear, “that a diamond ring would be pushing it. I bought this the day of the accident and... well, let’s just say it belongs around your neck.” He put his arms around her waist and kissed her gently. “Are you willing to give us a chance?”

Emily looked into Luke’s eyes, and knew she wanted nothing more.

A ring chime filled the air. Luke grasped at his right pocket and took out his cell phone. “Sorry, Em but I gotta take this.” He stepped back and began pacing on the porch. “What? Shit! Yeah, I’ll be there in a few minutes.” He looked at Emily with apologies in his eyes as he shoved his phone in his pocket. “I’m sorry. I’ve got to go.”

Emily stared at him bewildered. “Is everything all right?”

“Honestly, Em. I haven’t a clue. It’s some serious shit with the club.” He kissed her quickly on the cheek and bounded down the steps to his bike.

Emily watched Luke roar down the street and wondered how things were ever going to work out if when she was supposed to stay clear of the Hades’ Spawn Motorcycle Club.

What kind of trouble were they both getting themselves into?

~ THE END ~