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I opened the door that night to find someone
grab my arm.
“Oh! Sarah, you’re all grown up! Look at how
beautiful you’ve become!
“Honey! Get in here and say hello!”
I watched Mark’s parents appear before my
eyes. I looked at Mark for an explanation.
He came and hugged me.
“It’s time to tell my parents. They were going
to find out eventually.”
Mark’s parents grinned.
“When are you going to have the wedding?
Sarah do you want to have it here or back
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Sarah, do you want to have it here or back
home? We can have two weddings if you
want!”
The words I wanted to say were lost in the
noise of the conversation, so I turned to
Mark. He smiled and held out a red velvet ring
box. Inside was another engagement ring.
It was my favorite.
He got me a new one?
I quickly hid my hands behind my back.
Mark’s parents looked confused and stared at
their son, then at me.
“Did… did you two plan this already?”
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Happiness turned to confusion as the parents
looked sad.
I felt bad for Mark’s family and I, but they
have lived in this area for decades. Since I
have started dating Mark, they couldn’t stop
spending money on me.
The first Chanel bag I hung in my closet was
a gift from them.
“I didn’t wash my hands yet. I just came back
from the lab.”
“Don’t be ridiculous! Don’t worry about it!”
Mark’s mom beamed, grabbing my hands.
Mark took my hand from his mom and put the
ring on my finger.
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They both stuffed red envelopes in my hands.
and I smiled.
“Thank you.”
They laughed. “Are you still calling us Uncle
and Aunt? Start calling us Mom and Dad!”
I was embarrassed. “Thanks, Mom and Dad.”
Mark looked relieved.
His dad was so excited.
“I’m going to call the olds! My son finally
snagged his favorite girl!”
“Go away! You have no respect!” His mom
chided, laughing.
