Fight Left In Me ✔

Chapter 31 - Rings

Dart takes Jo to the jewelry store the next morning, to look at wedding rings. The owner smiles at Dart and says: "So this is the woman you gave the engagement ring to." Jo smiles softly and the owner looks at her ring and thinks for a second. "So what about black wedding bands?" 

Jo looks at Dart and he says: "Go on, look at them, make up your own mind, because you will be picking my ring. And I am sure George can make our rings match. I'll be back in a little while." Jo watches him walk out and bites her lip. 

George smiles at her and says: "You can't go wrong if you pick with your heart. Trust me." Jo nods and looks at the rings. She is not excited by any of them, until she sees a mat black ring, that's dark red on the inside. She starts to smile and picks it up. When you wear it the red can't be seen, it just looks like a black ring. George winks at her and says: "Excellent choice! The inside has the colour of your hair. He will love it. I will make sure it's his size and we'll engrave your name and the date." 

He looks over Jo's shoulder and quickly switches display boxes with a sly smile. Jo looks at the box and sees it's filled with really shiny rings full of gemstones. She giggles and waits for Dart to enter the store. George speaks up and says: "Well if you are sure miss, than that's what we'll do." Dart walks up to the counter and looks at the box in front of Jo. She sees worry flash in his eyes for a second, but he composes himself pretty fast. 

Jo kisses his cheek and says: "Your turn now. Bye! Thanks George!" She walks out and now Dart's the one getting nervous.

He looks at traditional rings first, but is not happy with them. George pulls out the black wedding rings for Dart too and Dart stares at them. A thin, black, faceted ring catches his eye and he touches it. George walks off and gets an engagement ring like Jo's to show Dart what they look like together. George says: "This one doesn't have a diamond like your lady's, but the design is the same." 

Dart places them on top of each other and smiles. "Yeah, this is the one. I love the way they look together." 

George whispers: "They will all look great together." Dart looks up at him and sees the amusement in George's eyes. 

Dart nods at George and says: "You know what to do and when there's a date, I will let you know." Dart is about to walk out when George stops him. 

"Hold it! I have your lady's size, but I need yours too." He measures Dart's ring finger and then sends him off to find Jo.

He finds Jo sitting on a low wall, talking to an elderly man. The man looks really excited talking to her, like everyone else she graces with her attention. He smiles and walks over to her, kissing her cheek when he reaches her. "You're not looking for a new husband already, are you?" 

The old man looks at them with kind eyes and says: "I wouldn't dare. I am happy enough, just talking to her for a little while." Jo smiles at the man and touches his hand. 

"Come by the cafe some time. We have really good vegetable soup, it's worth a try." 

Dart wraps his arm around her and adds: "And service with a smile like that." The old man looks really happy and wishes them a good day. Jo waves at him and wraps her arm around Dart, as they walk towards the cafe together. 

They sit down outside and enjoy the sun on their faces. Jake walks out and says: "Hello lovebirds. What can I get you?" 

Jo looks at Jake and asks: "You're seriously asking me that?" 

Jake laughs and says: "Okay, one Not Sharing Combo. What about you Dart?" 

Dart grins and says: "Well, since she is not sharing, I would like to have the same."