Forced Manipulation

Chapter Ten

(Hello everybody, I don't usually do this, but I am going to warn you all that some violent shit is going to go down. Read at your own risk, hope you enjoy it!)

(One month later)

Jason walked around the large jewelry store, his hands resting on top of the immaculate, clear glass countertop. Today was the day. Today, he was going to ask Mitsuki to marry him! A part of him felt anxious, the dreaded feeling trying to take over Jason's body. What if Mitsuki said no? That thought carved its way into his head, only for him to shake his head. Mitsuki wouldn't say no to him! They were practically head over heels in love! They were practically made for each other! He already had a plan for how he was going to do it, he would take her out to a nice restaurant, which was originally going to be the Battered Yam, but since they support queers, he could cross that off his list. He shouldn't worry though, if all goes to plan, he and Mitsuki will be the happiest couple in the world!

"Good afternoon, sir!" Jason's thoughts were promptly interrupted by a short woman, her short, maroon-colored hair was tied in a tight ponytail. She had bright, rosy cheeks, and a smile that nearly resembled Mitsuki's. She had on a midnight blue, cashmere suit jacket, and a white button-up shirt. "Have you found everything all right?"

"Good afternoon, ma'am," Jason said, returning the smile. "I'm looking for a ring to propose to my girlfriend, would you mind helping me out?"

"Ooh!" The girl squealed from excitement, her smile seemingly getting wider. "I'd be happy to help you, sir! What kind of stone would you be looking for?"

"I don't really have a clue," Jason sheepishly chuckled. "I haven't picked out a ring in a long time. What would you suggest?"

"Well, that can be a little difficult, there are just so many good options!" She giggled. "When is your soon-to-be fiancé's birthday?"

"December first, which would be a turquoise, correct?"

"Mhm, I believe we have some turquoise rings that you may find to your satisfaction!"

"Well, what other precious stones do you have?"

"Well, we have diamond, ruby, emerald, yellow and blue sapphire, garnet, pearl, cat's eye, and coral rings!"

"Isn't garnet just a fancy way of saying ruby?" Jason questioned. "And what's cat's eye?"

"Actually, there is a difference! You see, a garnet can show hints of orange or pink, while ruby is a vivid red, with blue or purple hues! As for the cat's eye, it's a chatoyancy stone or an opalescence stone also known as cymophane! It's a rather beautiful stone, in my opinion, it often reminds me of my cat's eyes!" She gently opened up the case and picked up one of the rings. "See how the line goes directly down the center?"

Jason nodded.

"Heh, from what I've heard, I heard the cat's eye is supposed to bring good luck and fortune! Would that be up your alley?"

"Unfortunately, no," Jason chuckled. "I'm not much into superstitions, although I think you may have given me an idea for a ring though!"

"Oh, what would that be?" She asked, cocking her head slightly.

"I think I'm going to go with ruby because it matches her beautiful eyes!"