Maya
I shook Nate’s hand, and then I got up, took the dishes off the table, and I took them to the sink, and I took Axel’s. I started to rinse them with water and put them in the dishwasher when he heard Nate move behind me, but I didn’t notice.
I turned off the water, and at that moment, Axel’s soft voice caught up with me, "Mama!" he screamed at the top of his lungs.
My heart missed a beat, and I froze. I turned around and looked at my baby, who was cheering in Nate’s arms. My heart filled with joy, and tears rose in my eyes then Axel handed me something, and my gaze shifted to what was in his hand.
My breath stuck in my throat, and I stared as I looked at the ring inside the case. The central diamond was accompanied by two blue stones, the silver circle was half-hidden by the velvet
