He Saved Me

Chapter thirty one

~Masons P.O.V~

Samantha isn't actually having a party. I just wanted to do something special for Leah. I got Brooks and Ellie in on the idea and they helped me out with it. It worked perfectly.

We are currently on our way to the jewelry store. I want to pick something out for Leah. Something to remind her that I'm always here.

The windows are down, California's brisk, 4pm air flowing through the car.

I lean my head back, hoping that Leah isn't in any pain. I wish I could take it from her. She doesn't deserve this.

"Mas, man. We are here" Brooks says, snapping in my face. "Sorry" I mumble getting out of his Jeep.

We walk in, greeting the workers. Immediately Brooks makes his way over to the rings. "This is what I had in mind to get for Ellie" He says pointing to a ring. It is silver with a small heart diamond on the center. A couple diamonds are lining half the band. It's beautiful.

"A promise ring?" I mumble, scanning through the many engagement rings.

"Yeah, it caught my attention the first time I came" He nods. "I think she would love it" I say, happily. I'm so glad that my sister is dating a good guy. I've known Brooks for longer than I can remember and he's a genuinely good guy. Both him and my sister deserve each other.

Now, I know I don't deserve Leah. She's too good for me. But I can't help but be selfish. One ring catches my eye. It's similar to the one Brooks picked out. It is a white gold ring with a medium sized diamond in the center. A bunch of smaller diamonds are surrounding it and cover half the ring. It's gorgeous.

(Picture of ring below)

"I'll take this one please" I say pointing to it. The lady nods handing it to me. I take out my phone, texting Ellie, asking for her ring size.

Originally I was planning on a necklace but the idea of a promise ring seems more special.

She quickly answers, allowing me to inform the lady. She put it in a box and rings it up for me. Brooks got his for Ellie. He's going to give it to her another day.

We jump back into the car, driving to Target. I need to get some candy, snacks, Leah's favorite ice cream and a giant teddy bear. Clique, I know.

We grab everything and I pick out the brown bear. It wont get as dirty as the white one. "I just need to run into the florists" I say to Brooks as we scan the items.

"Okay" He nods, handing me the money for his things. "I'll go grab the car" He says, jogging to the car.

"Hey, do you need help?" A blonde walks up to me, twirling her hair. "No, my friend just went to get the car. Thank you though" I say picking up my bags and walking away.

She grabs my arm with her claw like nails. They dig into my bicep, making me shiver. "Listen, I have a girlfriend. I'm not interested" I say coldly. Her mouth gapes open, shock apparent on her face. I guess she's not used to being turned down.