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And the times Ive ordered dresses and undergarments, wishing as I did, that my wife could be with me when I unpacked them, so she could have first pick. Or when the boxes of childrens shoes come in, wanting to have children of my own to put those little black shoes on.
Rigg pushed away from the door then and came to the table. He placed his hands on the top and leaned down, his nose almost touching Kates.
Do you understand what Im trying to say Kaitlin?
Yes. Kate felt out of breath and she couldnt take her eyes from the man across from her.
Then tell me, Katie, will you be that wife? Will you marry me?
Kate couldnt speak. Her heart thundered with joy and wonderment that he had come to her. She finally managed to nod, searching Riggs face as she did, to see if he understood.
I have one more question for you, Kate-love. And its the last time Ill ask. Hereafter, Ill take my welcome for granted. May I kiss you?
Oh, yes. Kaitlin had no trouble with those words at all. Rigg kept his hands on the table and leaned until their lips met. The kiss was brief and gentle. Kate was unsure as to whether or not shed pleased Rigg and voiced her thoughts as soon as she could speak.
Ive never done this before.
I havent either. Riggs voice was equally as soft as Kaitlins had been and once again their lips met. No longer satisfied to remain so far from the woman he loved, Rigg moved around the table to take her into his arms.
When Kate could think once again, she found that Rigg had taken her chair and pulled her into his lap.
I cant sit in your lap! Kate was appalled and moved away from him. Were not married.
But we will be, very soon, Miss Prim and Proper. Rigg followed her right out of the chair and silenced her protestations with another kiss as they stood in the center of the room.
You did say that your father was coming in the fall, right? Rigg did nothing to conceal his enthusiasmKaitlin was finally going to be his wife!
Kate pulled the letter from her pocket and handed it to Rigg. As he read, she watched his face as she had with Sean. It occurred to her in the silence that she didnt know why Rigg had come after her and proposed. She was about to ask him when he sat at the table and took yet another fresh sheet of paper. He was a study in concentration as he began to write. A few minutes later he handed the paper to Kaitlin.
Dear Mr. Donovan,