Chapter Title: (111) Promise-01

A gorgeous oval diamond was nestled in the fabric of the open box, the band of the ring rows of shimmering, smaller square diamonds. Marley felt like her eyes might pop out of her head, mouth fallen open at the breathtaking piece of jewellery in front of her while Aiden assessed her reaction. He slowly, reassuringly slipped the ring from its place, folding the box and shoving it in his pocket. He held her upright with one hand, Marley slumped into him with her head spinning. Aiden took her left hand. She was stuck frozen and starstruck as he took her glove off and shoved it in his pocket, too. He held up her bare left hand, and slid the ring on her ring finger. Perfect fit. She watched, cheeks wet with tears as he pressed the ring to his lips before letting it go. "Breathe, Marley. Breathe," he coaxed calmly. She realized in that moment her view was obstructed because of the stars patterning her vision. She inhaled deeply, resting her left hand on his chest and trying to get a grip on