Chapter 47: Happy Birthday, Part 3

"Well, I thought you'd thank me and accept the gift I gave you graciously." He brushed her hair from her face so he could see her eyes clearly. "Just answer me this. Do you like the car?"

"Of course, I like the car. I love the car but that's. . ."

"Then it's settled," he spoke over her. "A car is something that I wanted to get you so. . .I did. It's yours so it would make me very happy if you keep it. But if you decide not to, for whatever reason, I can accept that too. It is yours to do what you want." Tristan shifted under her.

Cianne figured he was uncomfortable so she rose from his chest.

Tristan reached for something on the high table behind the sofa. When he brought his hand back, he held a silver heart shaped box. "This though," he said as he looked at the box, "I really want you to keep."