chapter 47

They went into the kitchen and Kelly gave a shout of surprise and joy when she saw the ring on her finger. " Mel! Is it what I think it is?! " She rushed over to her and took her hand. She gasped " Oh my gosh! Mel! This is so beautiful! Who did this?! " She gushed out as she examined the ring again. " Brent " Mel answered quietly and smiled at the name of the man who brought sweetness into her life. " Wow! Awwnn Mel! I'm so happy for you! " Kelly said, her smile so wide that one would think she was the bride. Throughout that day, Mel was treated like a queen as people kept congratulating her. She was drained of all her energy before the day was over and she had to go up into Sara's room to rest. *********** " Hi Mom " Brent said into the speaker the moment Helena picked up. " Hey darling, how are you doing? " She asked in a throaty voice. " I'm good Mom, more than good " Brent replied and felt his face stretched up in a smile. Helena noticed how happy he sounded and pointed it o